As
an
emerging
type
of
pollutant,
microplastics
have
become
a
global
environmental
problem.
Approximately,
fifth
the
burden
2
diabetes
can
be
attributed
to
air
particulate
pollution.
However,
scientific
knowledge
remains
limited
about
effects
airborne
nanoplastics
(NPs)
exposure
on
metabolic
diseases.
In
this
experiment,
whole-body
system
was
used
simulate
real
atmospheric
environment,
and
three
concentrations
combined
with
actual
concentration
were
selected
explore
NPs
Based
histological
analyses,
studies,
gene
expression,
metabolites,
molecular
signaling
mice
exposed
observed
show
phenotype
systemic
inflammation
complete
insulin
resistance
featuring
excessive
drinking
eating,
weight
loss,
elevated
blood
glucose,
decreased
triglyceride
levels.
After
exposure,
intolerant
glucose
tolerant
insulin.
addition,
could
result
in
long-term
irreversible
hyperglycemia.
Together,
research
findings
provide
strong
basis
for
understanding
hazards
nanopollution
disorders.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
901, P. 165922 - 165922
Published: July 31, 2023
The
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
human
fluids
and
organs
is
a
great
concern,
since,
as
highlighted
by
recent
studies
on
animal
models,
they
could
cause
alterations
several
physiological
functions,
including
reproduction.
In
this
study,
semen
samples
collected
from
men
living
polluted
area
the
Campania
Region
(Southern
Italy),
were
analyzed
to
assess
MPs.
N.
16
pigmented
microplastic
fragments
(ranging
2
6
μm
size)
with
spheric
or
irregular
shapes
found
six
out
ten
samples.
All
detected
MPs
characterized
terms
morphology
(size,
colour,
shape)
chemical
composition
Raman
Microspectroscopy.
Chemical
showed
polypropylene
(PP),
polyethylene
(PE),
terephthalate
(PET),
polystyrene
(PS),
polyvinylchloride
(PVC),
polycarbonate
(PC),
polyoxymethylene
(POM)
acrylic,
suggesting
ingestion
and/or
inhalation
route
exposure
environmental
work,
we
propose
for
first
time
mechanism
which
pass
into
most
likely
through
epididymis
seminal
vesicles,
are
susceptible
inflammation.
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.
Soil & Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 100019 - 100019
Published: May 23, 2023
Large-scale
production,
rapid
consumption,
insufficient
recovery
and
management,
slow
degradation
lead
to
a
large
accumulation
of
plastic
waste
microplastics.
Microplastics
are
characterized
as
stable,
small,
having
specific
surface
area
strong
hydrophobicity.
They
carriers
many
hydrophobic
organic
pollutants,
heavy
metals,
pathogenic
bacteria
drug
resistance
genes.
Worldwide,
microplastic
pollution
in
soils
has
attracted
much
attention.
The
progress
perspectives
the
separation
detection
soil
microplastics
deserve
comprehensive
review
discussion.
Here,
sources
distributions
from
use
agricultural
film,
sludge
recycling,
long-term
application
fertilizer,
runoff,
sewage
irrigation
summarized.
Physical
methods
such
density
separation,
electrostatic
oil
extraction
pressurized
liquid
extraction,
chemical
acid
digestion,
alkaline
hydrogen
peroxide
Fenton
reagent
oxidation,
enzymatic
hydrolysis
for
reviewed.
Futhermore,
technologies
through
microscopy,
spectroscopy,
mass
spectrometry,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
differential
scanning
calorimetry,
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
Finally,
put
forward
understanding
impacts
on
functions
health,
developing
source
control
environmental
remediation
technology,
investigating
low-cost
that
preserve
characteristics
microplastics,
strengthen
degree
automation
avoid
artificial
operation
error,
establish
standard
isolating,
extracting,
identifying,
quantifying
soils.
This
serves
technical
reference
identification
builds
foundation
scientific
assessment
ecological
human
risks
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
188, P. 108751 - 108751
Published: May 14, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
an
everyday
part
of
life,
and
now
ubiquitous
in
the
environment.
Crucially,
MPs
have
not
just
been
found
within
environment,
but
also
human
bodies,
including
blood.
We
aimed
to
provide
novel
information
on
range
MP
polymer
types
present,
as
well
their
size
shape
characteristics,
whole
blood
from
20
healthy
volunteers.
Twenty-four
were
identified
18
out
(90
%)
donors
quantified
blood,
with
majority
observed
for
first
time.
Using
LOQ
approach,
five
met
threshold
a
lower
mean
±
SD
2466
4174
MP/L.
The
concentrations
plastics
analysed
samples
ranged
1.84
-
4.65
μg/mL.
Polyethylene
(32
%),
ethylene
propylene
diene
(14
ethylene-vinyl-acetate/alcohol
(12
fragments
most
abundant.
particles
that
had
particle
length
127.99
293.26
µm
(7-3000
µm),
width
57.88
88.89
(5-800
µm).
predominantly
categorised
(88
white/clear
(79
%).
A
variety
plastic
additive
chemicals
endocrine
disrupting-classed
phthalates.
procedural
blank
comprised
7
types,
distinct
those
mainly
resin
(25
polyethylene
terephthalate
(17
polystyrene
4.80
5.59
This
study
adds
growing
evidence
taken
up
into
body
transported
via
bloodstream.
sizes
raise
important
questions
respect
presence
associated
hazards
terms
potential
detrimental
impacts
such
vascular
inflammation,
build
major
organs,
changes
either
immune
cell
response,
or
haemostasis
thrombosis.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(34), P. 12594 - 12601
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
This
study
characterized
the
occurrence
patterns
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
bronchoalveolar
lavage
fluid
(BALF)
children
with
pulmonary
diseases.
MPs
were
detected
89.6%
BALF
samples
an
average
4.31
±
2.77
items/10
mL,
supporting
hypothesis
that
inhalation
is
a
significant
pathway
airborne
MP
exposure
to
pediatric
lungs.
Inhaled
predominantly
composed
10
polymer
types
[e.g.,
polypropylene
(41.9%),
polyethylene
(19.4%),
and
polyester
(13.6%)],
majority
being
smaller
than
20
μm.
levels
exhibited
negative
correlation
children's
age,
probably
owing
preferential
crawling
tumbling
actions
indoor
environments
underdeveloped
immune
systems
young
children.
Participants
living
urban
areas
suffered
from
higher
exposure,
likely
due
environmental
levels,
compared
suburban/rural
residents
(P
<
0.05).
Although
no
differences
found
between
lungs
community-acquired
pneumonia
(CAP)
asthma
>
0.05),
severe
CAP
group
displayed
significantly
contamination
nonsevere
indicating
some
yet
undiscovered
relationship(s)
inhaled
diseases
may
exist.
Developments in the Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 100188 - 100188
Published: June 23, 2023
Plastics
have
been
extensively
used
in
the
building
and
construction
industries
for
decades.
However,
more
plastics
are
utilised,
microplastics
released.
This
review
analysis
article
summarises
organises
knowledge
from
211
current
related
publications
published
2014–2022.
The
explain
kinds
of
employed
built
environment.
Fabrics
or
textiles,
fibres
cementitious
systems,
paints,
tyres
roads
discussed.
entry
points
into
human
body
reviewed
next,
followed
by
management
recycled
wastes.
important
research
gaps
possible
solutions
include
using
high-strength
concretes
surface-hardening
agents
is
suggested
to
encapsulate
inside
matrix;
DPSIR
model
can
be
holistically
adopted
each
composite;
innovative
bio-chemical
technology
like
self-healing
concrete
bio-degradable
a
viable
choice;
social
science,
law
urban
planning
support
awareness
comprehension.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 1861 - 1888
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
are
emerging
contaminants
that
undergo
progressive
aging
under
environmental
conditions
such
as
sunlight
irradiation,
mechanical
forces,
temperature
variations,
and
the
presence
of
biological
organisms.
Since
modifies
microplastic
properties,
their
own
toxicity
trapped
pollutants,
advanced
methods
to
analyze
microplastics
required.
Here
we
review
with
focus
on
process,
qualitative
identification,
quantitative
characterization,
chemometrics.
Qualitative
identification
is
done
by
techniques,
thermal
e.g.,
degradation
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry,
spectral
infrared,
Raman,
fluorescent,
laser
techniques.
Quantitative
characterization
microscopy
mass
spectrometry.
Microplastic
results
in
a
series
surface
physical
changes,
biofilm
formation,
chemical
oxidation,
alternation,
deterioration.
Changes
properties
allow
differentiate
aged
microplastics.
Infrared
Raman
spectroscopy
rapid
sensitive
for
complex
samples.
Combining
two
techniques
preferable
accurate
detection
categorization.
European Respiratory Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(172), P. 230226 - 230226
Published: April 30, 2024
Throughout
their
lifecycle,
from
production
to
use
and
upon
disposal,
plastics
release
chemicals
particles
known
as
micro-
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
that
can
accumulate
in
the
environment.
MNPs
have
been
detected
different
locations
of
human
body,
including
our
lungs.
This
is
likely
a
consequence
MNP
exposure
through
air
we
breathe.
Yet,
still
lack
comprehensive
understanding
impact
may
on
respiratory
disease
health.
In
this
review,
collated
current
body
evidence
implications
inhalation
lung
health
vitro
,
vivo
occupational
studies.
We
focused
interactions
between
pollution
specific
lung-resident
cells
diseases.
conclude
it
evident
possess
capacity
affect
tissue
remains
unclear
which
extent
occurs
ambient
levels
MNPs,
emphasising
need
for
more
evaluation
environmental
everyday
life.
