Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
361, P. 142380 - 142380
Published: May 18, 2024
Due
to
weather
and
working/operational
conditions,
plastic
degradation
produces
toxic
non-biodegradable
nano
microplastics
(N/M-Ps,
ranging
from
10
nm
5
mm),
over
time
these
N/M-Ps
have
integrated
with
the
human
cycle
through
ingestion
inhalation.
These
N/M-Ps,
as
serious
emerging
pollutants,
are
causing
considerable
adverse
health
issues
due
up-taken
by
cells,
tissue,
organs,
including
brain.
It
has
been
proven
that
can
cross
blood-brain
barrier
(via
olfactory
blood
vessels)
affect
secretion
of
neuroinflammatory
(cytokine
chemokine),
transporters,
receptor
markers.
Neurotoxicity,
neuroinflammation,
brain
injury,
which
may
result
in
such
scenarios
a
concern
cause
disorders.
However,
related
pathways
pathogenesis
not
well-explored
but
focus
upcoming
research.
Therefore,
this
editorial,
well-organized
multidisciplinary
research
is
required
explore
associated
pathogenesis,
leading
mapping
nano-enabled
therapeutics
acute
chronic
N/M-P
exposure.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(10), P. e20440 - e20440
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Microplastics,
measuring
less
than
5
mm
in
diameter,
are
now
found
various
environmental
media,
including
soil,
water,
and
air,
have
infiltrated
the
food
chain,
ultimately
becoming
a
part
of
human
diet.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
examination
intricate
nexus
between
microplastics
health,
thereby
contributing
to
existing
knowledge
on
subject.
Sources
microplastics,
microfibers
from
textiles,
personal
care
products,
wastewater
treatment
plants,
among
others,
were
assessed.
The
meticulously
examined
diverse
routes
microplastic
exposure—ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact—offering
insights
into
associated
health
risks.
Notably,
ingestion
has
been
linked
gastrointestinal
disturbances,
endocrine
disruption,
potential
transmission
pathogenic
bacteria.
Inhalation
airborne
emerges
as
critical
concern,
with
possible
implications
for
respiratory
cardiovascular
health.
Dermal
contact,
although
explored,
raises
prospect
skin
irritation
allergic
reactions.
impacts
COVID-19
pollution
also
highlighted.
Throughout
manuscript,
need
deeper
mechanistic
understanding
interactions
systems
is
emphasized,
underscoring
urgency
further
research
public
awareness.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100327 - 100327
Published: May 1, 2023
The
quantity
of
plastic
materials
produced
worldwide
is
progressively
increasing.
For
instance,
annual
global
production
has
increased
from
1.5
to
390.7
million
metric
tons
1950
2021.
Meanwhile,
inefficient
management
strategies
have
resulted
in
huge
waste
disposal
(i.e.,
the
form
macro-,
micro-,
and
nanoplastics)
environment
a
hostile
manner.
In
particular,
such
uncontrollable
discarding
paves
entrance
pollution
into
as
microplastics
(μPs)
after
degradation
macroplastics.
this
respect,
marine
environments
are
most
typical
regions
prone
μP
pollution.
These
ubiquitous
emerging
pollutants
can
also
adsorb
other
pollutants,
organic
materials,
toxic
heavy
metal
ions,
pathogens,
transfer
them
living
organisms.
main
theme
present
study
compile
information
on
how
affects
ecosystem,
with
particular
emphasis
following
key
factors:
(i)
types
sources
μPs,
particularly
those
entering
sinks;
(ii)
mechanisms
leading
μPs'
degradation;
(iii)
poisonous
effects
μPs
biota
humans;
(iv)
fate
environment,
including
their
transportation
routes
deposition
modes,
(v)
recent
developments
characterization,
separation,
removal
environment.
presented
here
would
be
practical
for
developing
effective
risk
plans.
Food Packaging and Shelf Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43, P. 101279 - 101279
Published: April 4, 2024
Plastics
have
formed
an
indispensable
component
of
virtually
every
consumer
good.
However,
they
also
contributed
substantially
to
contamination
the
marine
environment.
The
world
lacks
a
well-meaning
effort
curtail
plastic
waste.
pollution
crisis
arising
from
inappropriate
disposal
or
mismanaged
wastes
has
driven
strategies
repurpose,
reuse,
and
recycle
products.
Extensive
research
is
continuing
aiming
produce
new
generation
plastics
that
are
collectively
referred
as
bioplastics.
Ideally,
bioplastics
degraded
utilized
by
surrounding
microorganisms,
eliminating
them
our
biodegradable
still
only
small
percentage
global
market,
many
not
biodegradable.
While
good
for
environment,
their
position
singular
credible
solution
waste
debated.
In
addition,
there
misunderstandings
misconceptions
about
use,
leading
lack
awareness
acceptance.
Food
packaging
currently
undergoing
rapid
change
partly
due
commercial
manufacturing
order
better
understand
future
bioplastics,
this
review
will
assess
drivers,
barriers
in
context
food
packaging,
role
bioplastic
circular
economy.
purpose
provide
industrial
strategic
roadmap
guide
researchers,
experts,
policy
makers,
regulating
bodies
identifying
development
path
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. e28291 - e28291
Published: March 1, 2024
Plastics
are
becoming
common
environmental
pollutants.
Plants
behave
as
access
routes
for
plastics
in
the
trophic
chain
since
they
can
adsorb
particles
through
their
roots
or
on
surfaces.
In
this
review,
various
methods
sample
preparation
and
analytical
plastic
isolation
identification
from
vegetables,
fruits,
seedlings
were
discussed.
The
effects
that
have
them
also
addressed.
All
of
studies
offer
convincing
proof
micro
nano
already
exist
fruits
easily
enter
into
a
variety
effects.
Since
most
been
conducted
under
strictly
controlled
conditions
using
standard
plastics,
more
tests
environmentally
realistic
required
to
ensure
literature
applicable.
Also,
vegetables
need
be
tested
identify
number
currently
there
that,
when
consumed,
could
harm
human
health.
