Japan Architectural Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics,
defined
as
plastic
particles
smaller
than
5
mm,
are
widely
spread
in
aquatic,
terrestrial,
and
atmospheric
environments,
which
is
a
marked
environmental
concern.
However,
research
on
indoor
microplastic
pollution
remains
limited,
particularly
Japan.
Therefore,
the
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
shape
composition
microplastics
house
dust
from
single‐person
households
four
regions
Japan,
including
Tohoku,
Kanto,
Chubu,
Kansai.
Micro‐Fourier‐transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
technique
that
combines
spectroscopy
with
optical
microscopy
used,
allowing
detailed
analysis
by
obtaining
specific
interference
patterns
absorption
spectra
materials.
The
influence
building
structure,
flooring,
wall
materials
environments
also
investigated.
This
addresses
crucial
knowledge
gaps
regarding
extent,
forms,
sources
microplastics.
These
findings
contribute
development
targeted
measures
mitigate
exposure,
support
efforts
improve
air
quality,
protect
public
health.
Inhalation Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
In
the
past
decade,
microplastics
(MPs)
have
drawn
significant
attention
as
widespread
environmental
contaminants,
with
research
increasingly
highlighting
their
harmful
effects
on
respiratory
health
in
aquatic
and
terrestrial
organisms.
Findings
revealed
human
lung
tissues,
raising
concerns
about
potential
role
damaging
tissue
integrity
contributing
to
pulmonary
fibrosis-a
chronic
inflammatory
condition
characterized
by
scarring
of
epithelial
tissues
due
accumulated
extracellular
matrix,
triggered
factors
such
alcohol,
pathogens,
genetic
mutations,
pollutants.
this
review,
we
explore
both
well-studied
lesser-studied
mechanisms
signaling
pathways,
aiming
shed
light
how
might
act
mediators
that
activate
distinct,
often
overlooked
cascades.
This
review
searched
PubMed
Google
Scholar
using
keywords
like
"plastic,"
"microplastic,"
"lung
fibrosis,"
"pulmonary
system,"
"exposure
route,"
"signaling
pathways,"
combined
"OR"
"AND"
singular
plural
forms.
These
pathways
could
not
only
induce
damage
but
also
play
a
development
fibrosis.
be
targeted
reduce
microplastic-induced
fibrosis,
opening
new
avenues
for
future
treatments.
