Microplastics have recently been detected in atmospheric fallout in Greater Paris. Due to
their small size, they can be inhaled and may induce lesions in the respiratory system …

Plastics are an integral but largely inconspicuous part of daily human routines. The present
review paper uses cross-disciplinary scientific literature to examine and assess the possible …

Functional active wound dressings are expected to provide a moist wound environment,
offer protection from secondary infections, remove wound exudate and accelerate tissue …

Poor air quality is globally the largest environmental health risk. Epidemiological studies
have uncovered clear relationships of gaseous pollutants and particulate matter (PM) with …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is widely used in a variety of products including cosmetics. TiO2 in
its nanoparticle form (nano‐TiO2) is now the only form used as an ultraviolet (UV) filter in …

Multiphase chemistry plays a vital role in the Earth system, climate, and health. Chemical
reactions, mass transport, and phase transitions between gases, liquids, and solids are …

This article provides an overview of current research into the development, synthesis,
photocatalytic bacterial activity, biocompatibility and cytotoxic properties of various visible …

Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating atoms and molecules in the nanoscale-
80,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. The world market for products that …

Environmental contamination caused by mercury is a serious problem worldwide. Coal
combustion, mercury and gold mining activities and industrial activities have led to an …