Assessing microplastics in aquatic ecosystem: Sources, effects, and nature-based solution. A review
Regional Studies in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 104030 - 104030
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
The nexus of microplastics, food and antimicrobial resistance in the context of aquatic environment: Interdisciplinary linkages of pathways
Shiwangi Dogra,
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Manish Kumar,
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Jian Zang
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et al.
Journal of Contaminant Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
269, P. 104512 - 104512
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Microplastics in our diet: A growing concern for human health
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
968, P. 178882 - 178882
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Language: Английский
Food processing and microplastics
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 245 - 249
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
High-barrier bacterial cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol based active packaging material for food preservation
You Li,
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Wenjia Han,
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Qijun Ding
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et al.
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 123603 - 123603
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Seaweed as a Sink for Microplastic Contamination: Uptake, Identifications and Food Safety Implications
Harini Ravi,
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K. Sandhya,
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C. K. Sunil
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et al.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 121631 - 121631
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Do we unknowingly eat breakfast that contains microplastics? Unveiling the microplastic contamination in commercial flour
Food and Humanity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100333 - 100333
Published: June 15, 2024
Language: Английский
Microplastics, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, and Heavy Metals in Milk: Analyses and Induced Health Risk Assessment
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 3069 - 3069
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
The
current
study
aims
to
develop
isolation
protocols
for
several
contaminants
of
emerging
concern
(i.e.,
microplastics
(MPs),
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
and
heavy
metals
(HMs))
from
different
commercial
brands
raw
milk
samples
also
quantify
characterize
the
risks
these
pose
human
health.
quantification,
shape,
color,
chemical
composition
MPs
were
achieved
using
optical
microscopy,
micro-Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy
coupled
with
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy.
Based
on
MP
dimensions
highlighted
by
aforementioned
techniques,
it
can
be
stated
that
their
length
ranges
between
tens
micrometers
a
few
centimeters;
plus,
thickness
in
some
cases
reaches
more
than
15
µm,
structure
mostly
described
as
fibriform
glossy/matte
aspect.
polymeric
structures
identified
polyamides,
poly(methyl
methacrylate),
polyurethane,
polyester,
polyethylene.
Chemical
investigations
(PAHs
HMs
concentrations)
performed
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
fluorescence
detection
inductively
plasma
mass
spectrometry,
respectively.
pollution
load
index
(1.091–7.676)
daily
intake
adults
(0.021–1.061
n·kg−1·d−1)
children
(0.089–4.420
calculated.
It
concluded
presence
supports
hypothesis
act
carriers
other
(HMs
PAHs),
thus
increasing
threat
Language: Английский
Fibrous Foes: First Report on Insidious Microplastic Contamination in Dietary Fiber Supplements
Logeshwaran Panneerselvan,
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Haryni Jayaradhika Raghuraman Rengarajan,
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Raji Kandaiah
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et al.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
363, P. 125248 - 125248
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Regular
consumption
of
health
supplements
to
balance
dietary
intake
has
gained
popularity
worldwide.
One
such
supplement
that
among
consumers
is
fibers.
Microplastic
(MPs)
contamination
in
various
food
products
being
reported
However,
there
a
paucity
understanding
the
occurrence
MPs
supplements.
This
study
addresses
this
gap
by
investigating
degree
fiber
Nine
commonly
consumed
(powder
and
gummy-based)
over-the-counter
Australia
were
tested
study.
Microscopic
examination
revealed
presence
fibers
fragments
all
products.
Further
categorization
showed
particles
colours,
including
black,
blue,
red,
green,
white.
The
order
polymer
abundance
was
Polyamide
>
Polydiallyl
Phthalate
polyethylene
polypropylene
diene
Polyurethane
=
Polyethylene
terephthalate
Ethylene
acrylic
acid
copolymer.
Among
supplements,
powder-based
samples
had
higher
(at
adult
dosage
suggested
manufacturer)
than
gummy-based
product.
average
predicted
ingestion
microplastics
from
these
(all
nine
samples)
5.89
±
2.89
day
Language: Английский
Presence of Microplastics in Water, Soil, Organic Fertilizer, and Potato Plants on Potato Plantations
Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
a
significant
environmental
concern,
but
data
on
their
presence
in
potato
gardens
are
limited.
This
study
aims
to
identify
and
quantify
MPs
soil,
organic
fertilizer,
irrigation
water,
plants
gardens.
Soil,
samples
were
collected
from
fields.
Analysis
was
carried
out
using
microscope
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
the
shape,
color,
quantity,
type
of
MP
polymer.
The
results
indicate
contamination
with
most
dominant
shape
fibers
(86%)
fragments
(8%),
color
black
(35%)
blue
(27%),
abundances
0.10–9.20
g
−1
,
as
well
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
high‐density
(HDPE)
polymers.
These
potential
harm
plant
growth
soil
quality.
found
quantities
disrupt
agricultural
ecosystems.
can
affect
quality
products
human
health
throughout
food
chain.
Language: Английский