International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 215 - 215
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
In
recent
years,
awareness
regarding
micro-nanoplastics’
(MNPs)
potential
effects
on
human
health
has
progressively
increased.
Despite
a
large
body
of
evidence
the
origin
and
distribution
MNPs
in
environment,
their
impact
remains
to
be
determined.
this
context,
there
is
major
need
address
carcinogenic
risks,
since
could
hypothetically
mediate
direct
indirect
effects,
latter
mediated
by
particle-linked
chemical
carcinogens.
Currently,
field
scarce
heterogeneous,
but
reported
increased
incidence
malignant
tumors
among
younger
populations,
together
with
ubiquitous
environmental
abundance
MNPs,
are
rising
global
concern
possible
role
development
progression
cancer.
review,
we
provide
an
overview
currently
available
eco-toxicology,
as
well
methods
for
identification
characterization
MNP
particulates
health-associated
focus
addition,
suggest
routes
future
research
order
unravel
carcinogenetic
exposure
understand
prognostic
preventive
implications
intratumoral
MNPs.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
467, P. 133723 - 133723
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Small
microplastics
(SMPs
<
100
µm)
can
easily
be
transported
over
long
distances
far
from
their
sources
through
the
atmospheric
pathways
and
reach
even
remote
regions,
including
Arctic.
However,
these
sizes
of
MPs
are
mostly
overlooked
due
to
different
analytical
challenges;
besides,
depositions,
such
as
snow
unknown.
The
spatial
variability
in
bulk
samples
was
investigated
for
first
time
distinct
sites
(e.g.,
glaciers)
near
Ny
Ålesund,
world-known
northernmost
permanent
research
settlement
Svalbard
Islands,
better
comprehend
presence
SMP
pollution
snow.
Seasonal
deposited
tundra
summits
glaciers
were
also
sampled.
A
sampling
procedure
designed
obtain
representative
while
minimizing
plastic
contamination,
thanks
rigorous
quality
assurance
control
protocol.
SMPs'
weight
(µg
L-1)
deposition
load
(mg
SMPs
m-2)
result
being
lower
glaciers,
where
they
may
subject
long-range
transport.
minimum
length
20
µm,
with
majority
less
than
µm.
Regarding
size
distribution,
there
an
increase
deriving
local
input
human
scientific
settlement.
some
polymers
might
site-specific
relation
that
affect
distribution
at
studied.
Also,
surface
layer
collected
same
evaluate
during
specific
events,
results
confirmed
higher
compared
glaciers.
will
enhance
limited
knowledge
polar
compartments
processes.
issue
regions
has
been
addressed
by
several
working
g,
e.g.,
Arctic
Council,
since
become
a
global
priority.
MPs,
specifically
SMPS,
considered
hazardous
materials
because
have
toxic
effects
additives
pollutants
adsorbed/absorbed
on
surface.
Their
role
altering
climate
process
(
ice/snow
melting,
ocean
air
circulation,
enhancing
ice
nucleation,
cloud
formation)
significantly
ecosystems,
biological
communities
implications
entire
food
chain.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(32)
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
The
sand‐dust
weather
and
storms
have
become
a
serious
environmental
disaster
worldwide.
It
is
an
important
challenge
to
develop
technologies
for
desert
sand
solidification
in
order
prevent
control
weather.
biomineralization
technology
solidifying
sands
has
been
novel
method
reinforced
soils
recent
years.
field
tests
are
completed
at
the
Wuma
Highway
section
Tengger
Desert.
superiority
of
verified
by
measuring
water
storage
capacity
different
reinforcement
zones
including
bare
zone,
plant
combined
zone.
Simultaneously,
molecular
dynamics
calculation
analysis
used
verify
role
preventing
storms.
All
results
demonstrate
that
effective
controlling
sandstorm
disasters.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 848 - 848
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
and
microplastics
(MPs)
in
the
atmosphere
raise
widespread
apprehension
due
to
their
association
with
ecosystem
public
health.
The
accumulation
of
airborne
MPs
PTEs
was
analyzed
Environmental Science Processes & Impacts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 1718 - 1731
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Microplastic
particles
are
of
increasing
environmental
concern
due
to
the
widespread
uncontrolled
degradation
various
commercial
products
made
plastic
and
their
associated
waste
disposal.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 11142 - 11142
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
prevalent
in
our
environment,
being
present
the
air
we
breathe
and
food
consume.
Due
to
widespread
use
of
plastic
materials
everyday
life,
amount
microplastics
released
into
biosphere
has
become
increasingly
apparent
recent
years.
This
study
provides
first
documentation
presence
Chinese
baijiu,
a
popular
alcoholic
beverage
China,
bottled
plastic.
It
is
essential
note
significance
this
discovery
potential
implications
for
human
health.
Analysis
samples
collected
from
market
showed
all
six
baijiu
brands
tested.
Concentrations
ranged
172
MPs/500
mL
944
with
an
average
concentration
436
mL.
Cellulose
PA
accounted
70.4%
17.8%
detected,
respectively.
These
were
most
commonly
detected
types.
Other
types
also
found,
including
PET,
PP,
PVC,
PE.
PET
2.7%,
PP
2.2%,
PVC
1.2%,
PE
0.1%
microplastics.
The
possible
sources
contamination
include
raw
materials,
ambient
air,
equipment
vessels
that
shed
Therefore,
emphasizes
requirement
further
research
mitigate
hazards
associated
exposure
Additionally,
it
presents
significant
findings
on
sold
bottles.
