Microplastics: Human exposure assessment through air, water, and food

Environment International, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 179, P. 108150 - 108150

Published: Aug. 14, 2023

Microplastics (MP) are plastic particles with dimension up to 5 mm. Due their persistence, global spread across different ecosystems and potential human health effects, they have gained increasing attention during the last decade. However, extent of exposure MP through pathways intake not been elucidated.The objective this review is provide an overview on inhalation, ingestion, dermal contact considering data from open bibliography in air, dust, food, water drinks.A bibliographic search Scopus PubMed was conducted using keywords outdoor indoor food including beverages (n = 521). Articles were sorted by title abstract 213), only studies reporting identification quantification techniques further considered 168). A total 115 articles that include quality assurance control (QA/QC) procedures finally discussed present review. Based concentration available literature, we estimated inhaled dose (ID), dust (DI), daily (EDI) via beverages. Finally, (TDI) both inhalation ingestion routes provided for adults, infants newborns.The concentrations according bibliography. Human air food/drinks consumption revealed drinking waters main sources MP.This study reveals humans constantly exposed MP, environment ingest decisively contribute intake. Additionally, highlight newborns high needed evaluate presence risk vulnerable age-population.

Language: Английский

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Towards environmentally sustainable management: A review on the generation, degradation, and recycling of polypropylene face mask waste

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 461, P. 132566 - 132566

Published: Sept. 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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The face mask: A tale from protection to pollution and demanding sustainable solution

Emerging contaminants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 100298 - 100298

Published: Dec. 8, 2023

The usage of face masks in various sectors healthcare facilities dates back to years ago. However, the utilization facial coverings experienced a rapid surge as result escalating rate COVID-19 infections witnessed across entire globe. This culminated an unparalleled inundation disposed within surrounding ecosystem. transforms mask from potent protectant into massive emerging solid plastic waste pollutant with long-term adverse effects on environment and human health. worldwide scale escalated immensely significant 129 billion per month at onset pandemic. Nanomaterial-based technologies have been integrated manufacturing chains increase performance provide antiviral characteristics. Nanotechnology encompasses multidisciplinary aspects including artificial intelligence, chemistry, biology, material science, physical medicine. Abridgment this review aims make discarded sustainable solution many environmental pollution. In addition, it culminates collaborative well-conducted trials, done for generating greener solutions intention that environment-friendly manner. Given preceding, purpose is discuss evolution sentinel pathogens pollutants over time, well comprehend effect biosphere, health, food chain, by developing scientifically validated strategies treat future.

Language: Английский

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Microplastics release from face masks: Characteristics, influential factors, and potential risks

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 921, P. 171090 - 171090

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Soils in distress: The impacts and ecological risks of (micro)plastic pollution in the terrestrial environment

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 269, P. 115807 - 115807

Published: Dec. 12, 2023

Plastics have revolutionised human industries, thanks to their versatility and durability. However, extensive use, coupled with inadequate waste disposal, has resulted in plastic becoming ubiquitous every environmental compartment, posing potential risks the economy, health environment. Additionally, under natural conditions, breaks down into microplastics (MPs<5 mm). The increasing quantity of MPs exerts a significant burden on soil environment, particularly agroecosystems, presenting new stressor for soil-dwelling organisms. In this review, we delve effects MP pollution ecosystems, specific attention (a) transport soils, (b) changes (c) interaction physical, chemical biological components soil. We aim shed light alterations distribution, activity, physiology growth flora, fauna microorganisms response MPs, offering an ecotoxicological perspective risk assessment plastics. are strongly influenced by intrinsic traits, including polymer type, shape, size abundance. By exploring multifaceted interactions between provide critical insights consequences contamination. Despite growing body research, there remain substantial knowledge gaps regarding long-term impact Our work underscores importance continued research efforts adoption standardised approaches address ensure sustainable future our planet.

Language: Английский

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Identification and analysis of microplastics in human lower limb joints

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 461, P. 132640 - 132640

Published: Sept. 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Plastic and paint debris in marine protected areas of Peru

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 901, P. 165788 - 165788

Published: July 29, 2023

Language: Английский

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Toxicity of photoaged polyvinyl chloride microplastics to wheat seedling roots

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 463, P. 132816 - 132816

Published: Oct. 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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Effect of biodegradable PBAT microplastics on the C and N accumulation of functional organic pools in tropical latosol

Environment International, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 183, P. 108393 - 108393

Published: Dec. 17, 2023

Microplastics (MPs) pollution is becoming an emerging global stressor for soil ecosystems. However, studies on the impacts of biodegradable MPs C sequestration have been mainly based bulk quantity, without considering storage form C, its persistency and N demand. To address this issue, common poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) was used as model, effects functional organic pools, including mineral-associated (MAOM), particulate (POM) dissolved matter (DOM), were investigated from novel coupled perspective stocks. After adding PBAT-MPs, contents POM-C, DOM-C, MAOM-C increased by 546.9%-697.8%, 54.2%-90.3%, 13.7%-18.9%, respectively. Accordingly, total 116.0%-191.1%. Structural equation modeling showed that pools regulated PBAT input microbial metabolism associated with enzymes. Specifically, debris could be disguised to promote POM formation, which main pathway accumulation. Inversely, DOM-C formation attributed product selective consumption in DOM-N. Random forest model confirmed N-activated (e.g., Nitrospirae) PBAT-degrading bacteria Gemmatinadetes) important taxa accumulation, key enzymes rhizopus oryzae lipas, invertase, ammonia monooxygenase. The accumulation related oligotrophic Chloroflexi Ascomycota) aggregate decreasing DOM-N 46.9%-84.3%, but did not significantly change other pools. Collectively, findings highlight urgency control nutrient imbalance risk labile loss recalcitrant enrichment avoid depressed turnover rate MPs-polluted soil.

Language: Английский

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Critical review on airborne microplastics: An indoor air contaminant of emerging concern

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 245, P. 118055 - 118055

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

Language: Английский

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