International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 12421 - 12421
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
recognized
as
environmental
pollutants
with
potential
implications
for
human
health.
Considering
the
rapid
increase
in
obesity
rates
despite
stable
caloric
intake,
there
is
a
growing
concern
about
link
between
and
exposure
to
pollutants,
including
MPs.
In
this
study,
we
conducted
comprehensive
investigation
utilizing
silico,
vitro,
vivo
approaches
explore
brain
distribution
physiological
effects
of
Molecular
docking
simulations
were
performed
assess
binding
affinity
three
plastic
polymers
(ethylene,
propylene,
styrene)
immune
cells
(macrophages,
CD4+,
CD8+
lymphocytes).
The
results
revealed
that
styrene
exhibited
highest
macrophages.
Furthermore,
vitro
experiments
employing
fluorescence-labeled
PS-MPs
(fPS-MPs)
1
μm
at
various
concentrations
demonstrated
dose-dependent
fPS-MPs
BV2
murine
microglial
cells.
Subsequent
oral
administration
high-fat
diet-induced
obese
mice
led
co-existence
blood,
exacerbating
impaired
glucose
metabolism
insulin
resistance
promoting
systemic
inflammation.
Additionally,
detected
throughout
brain,
increased
activation
microglia
hypothalamus.
These
findings
suggest
significantly
contribute
exacerbation
inflammation
by
activating
peripheral
central
inflammatory
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100536 - 100536
Published: Oct. 29, 2023
Microplastics
are
often
found
in
the
greatest
quantities
terrestrial
environments,
addition
to
those
along
coasts
and
oceans.
They
may
get
into
water
bodies
from
a
variety
of
different
sources
such
as
deposition
atmosphere,
runoff
polluted
land,
effluent
municipal
treatment
plants.
The
objective
this
study
is
conduct
comprehensive
evaluation
existing
scientific
literature
related
microplastics
wastewater.
Specifically,
focus
on
investigating
possible
impacts
wastewater
containing
both
aquatic
biota.
Additionally,
attempts
identify
any
gaps
current
research,
with
intention
informing
future
research
priorities
field.
A
selection
over
200
papers
subject
microplastic
pollution,
covering
years
2000–2023,
has
been
selected
prominent
database.
These
encompass
wide
range
topics,
including
recent
advancements
wastewater,
their
origins,
behaviour
potential
adverse
various
organisms
animals,
soil
microbial
communities,
plants,
finally
humans.
results
showed
that
using
for
irrigation
can
lead
presence
ecosystems
facilitate
transmission
contaminants
by
interacting
pollutants.
findings
also
indicate
although
there
significant
investigation
marine
microplastics,
prevalence
contamination
freshwater
environments
comparatively
limited
requires
greater
attention
better
understanding
fate,
transport,
consequences
relation
water,
qualities,
polymer
composition,
forms,
types
land
use.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 20 - 32
Published: May 13, 2024
The
textile
industry
is
undergoing
a
remarkable
transformation
due
to
the
global
push
towards
sustainability.
This
research
explores
consumer
perceptions
and
purchasing
trends
regarding
eco-friendly
products
in
U.S.
market.
A
structured
survey
was
conducted
among
1,000
adult
consumers
identify
key
factors
influencing
decisions
provide
insights
into
industry.
findings
reveal
broadly
positive
of
textiles,
driven
by
environmental
awareness,
social
responsibility,
health
considerations.
However,
challenges
remain
affordability
availability,
limiting
widespread
adoption.
Different
segments—Green
Enthusiasts,
Pragmatic
Purchasers,
Skeptical
Shoppers—require
tailored
strategies
address
their
unique
preferences
barriers.
Recommendations
include
investing
sustainable
supply
chains
reduce
production
costs,
collaborating
with
certification
bodies
build
trust,
leveraging
digital
platforms
for
education.
Future
directions
exploring
shifts
sustainability
COVID-19,
comparative
studies
across
generations,
market
analysis
uncover
cultural
influences
on
fashion.
PLOS Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. e0000250 - e0000250
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Microplastic
(MP)
content
in
nutrition
including
potable
water
is
unregulated,
although
MP
concentrations
individual
brands
of
bottled
diverge
by
several
orders
magnitude.
The
EU
Directive
2020/2184
on
consumable
quality
recently
proposed
methodological
approaches
to
the
detection
MPs
size
range
20–5000
μm.
However,
fine
1–20
μm
are
far
more
likely
pass
human
intestine
into
blood
and
organs.
To
evaluate
impact
this
omission
total
number
detected
MPs,
we
determined
down
1
ten
different
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
one
tap
sample
using
automated
Raman
microspectroscopy.
We
found
that
ranged
from
19
1,154
(n/L)
[0.001
0.250
μg/L],
all
investigated
samples
were
stored
PET
containers,
accounted
only
for
a
small
percentage
identified
most
samples.
Importantly,
98
94%
measured
less
than
20
10
diameter,
respectively,
demonstrating
importance
inclusion
analyses
regulation.
current
study
presents
protocol
identify
any
type
regardless
hardness,
demonstrates
implementing
both
negative
positive
procedural,
control
measures.
