Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
480, P. 136129 - 136129
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
A
novel,
yet
simple,
airborne
microplastic
(MP)
sampling
approach
using
global
pollen
monitoring
equipment
was
applied
to
identify,
characterise
and
quantify
outdoor
MPs
for
the
first
time.
Modification
of
Burkard
spore
trap
tape
adhesive
provided
particle
capture
facilitated
downstream
spectroscopy
analysis.
36
polymer
types
were
identified
from
a
total
21
days
traps
at
two
locations
(United
Kingdom
South
Africa).
detected
in
95
%
daily
samples.
Mean
MP
levels
2.0
±
0.9
m
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 537 - 537
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Interest
in
using
lichens
and
mosses
to
monitor
airborne
microplastics
is
growing,
but
few
studies
have
thoroughly
compared
their
effectiveness
as
biomonitors.
Here,
we
directly
compare
the
ability
of
lichen
moss
transplants
collected
from
a
rural
area
accumulate
microfibers
(MFs)
Potentially
Toxic
Elements
(PTEs)
under
same
deployment
conditions.
Transplants
(n
=
60;
triplicates
for
both
moss)
were
co-deployed
on
tree
branches
across
range
urban
exposure
sites
(e.g.,
commercial
residential
areas
parks)
77
days
Siena,
Italy.
The
results
showed
that
biomonitors
accumulated
similar
amounts
MFs,
terms
counts
mass
basis,
when
expressed
surface
significantly
higher
values.
Irrespective
metric,
MF
accumulation
data
strongly
correlated.
In
contrast,
there
was
no
correlation
between
MFs
PTEs,
suggesting
sources
different.
by
dominated
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
polypropylene
polymers,
main
source
synthetic
textiles.
Our
suggest
can
be
effectively
used
low-cost
monitors
atmospheric
support
sustainable
development
goal
clean
air.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
932, P. 173031 - 173031
Published: May 7, 2024
The
widespread
extensive
use
of
synthetic
polymers
has
led
to
a
substantial
environmental
crisis
caused
by
plastic
pollution,
with
microplastics
detected
in
various
environments
and
posing
risks
both
human
health
ecosystems.
possibility
fragments
be
dispersed
the
air
as
particles
inhaled
humans
may
cause
damage
respiratory
other
body
systems.
Therefore,
there
is
particular
need
study
pollutants.
In
this
study,
we
tested
combination
analytical
pyrolysis,
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry,
liquid
spectrometry
identify
quantify
their
additives
airborne
particulate
matter
settled
dust
within
workplace
environment:
WEEE
treatment
plant.
Using
combined
approach,
were
able
accurately
ten
eight
classes
polymer
additives.
identified
include
phthalates,
adipates,
citrates,
sebacates,
trimellitates,
benzoates,
organophosphates,
newly
developed
brominated
flame
retardants.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(21), P. 9071 - 9081
Published: May 15, 2024
Little
research
exists
on
the
magnitude,
variability,
and
uncertainty
of
human
exposure
to
airborne
micro-
nanoplastics
(AMNPs),
despite
their
critical
role
in
MNPs.
We
probabilistically
estimate
global
intake
AMNPs
through
three
main
pathways:
indoor
inhalation,
outdoor
ingestion
during
meals,
for
both
children
adults.
The
median
inhalation
AMPs
is
1,207.7
(90%
CI,
42.5–8.48
×
104)
1,354.7
47.4–9.55
N/capita/day
adults,
respectively.
annual
13.18
mg/capita/a
19.10
which
approximately
one-fifth
one-third
mass
a
standard
stamp,
assuming
consistent
daily
medians.
majority
AMP
number
occurs
while
deposited
meals
contributes
most
terms
mass.
Furthermore,
ANP
9,638.1
N/day
(8.23
10–6
μg/d)
5,410.6
(4.62
respectively,
compared
5.30
105
(5.79
10–4
6.00
(6.55
via
inhalation.
Considering
increased
toxicity
smaller
MNPs,
significant
ANPs
inhaled
warrants
great
attention.
Collaborative
efforts
are
imperative
further
elucidate
combat
current
MPN
risks.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
363, P. 125074 - 125074
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Atmospheric
Micro-
and
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
can
be
easily
inhaled
ingested
by
humans
have
become
a
global
health
concern.
With
the
development
of
instruments
techniques,
an
increasing
number
sampling
analytical
methods
been
applied
to
study
airborne
MNPs.
Active
samplers
passive
collectors
are
used
collect
suspended
aerosols
atmospheric
depositions.
Microscopes
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
physically
identify
MNPs,
while
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
Raman
spectroscopy,
Pyrolysis
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(Py-GC/MS)
polymer
compositions
However,
diversity
strategies
has
greatly
limited
our
ability
compare
results
assess
exposure
risks.
In
this
review,
we
extracted
data
from
PubMed,
Embase,
Scopus
2018
2024
that
reported
methods,
abundance/deposition
Through
systematic
review
included
140
articles,
emphasized
advantages
limitations
different
for
collecting
analyzing
addition,
provided
in-depth
analysis
performance
specific
across
environments.
Furthermore,
current
knowledge
regarding
abundance,
deposition,
risks
risk
assessment
models
discussed.
Finally,
provide
concrete
recommendations
standardization
methods.
This
identified
gaps
recommended
future
research
directions
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178, P. 117859 - 117859
Published: July 9, 2024
Atmospheric
microplastics
(MPs)
are
a
significant
environmental
concern,
necessitating
tailored
analytical
methods
for
specific
sites
like
residential,
public,
and
outdoor
environments.
This
review
addresses
site-
target-specific
challenges
in
sampling,
pretreatment,
quantification
of
atmospheric
MPs.
Sampling
include
wet
dry
deposition,
sweeping,
active
with
classification
based
on
locations.
Circular
diagrams
classify
MP
types
shapes
commonly
found
different
areas,
aiding
identification
key
MPs
Indoors,
PET
fibers
common,
while
outdoors,
PE
fragments
additionally
detected
due
to
long-range
air
transport,
approaches.
Pretreatments
sieving,
digestion,
density
separation,
staining
introduced,
customized
approaches
each
target
MP.
Furthermore,
four
standards
(PET,
PE,
PP,
PS)
analyzed
using
advanced
techniques,
offering
distinct
analyses
type.
These
integrated
aim
provide
guidance
selective
methods,
ensuring
accurate
measurement
site
target.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
154(4), P. 835 - 846
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Because
of
the
disproportionate
amount
time
that
people
spend
indoors
and
complexities
air
pollutant
exposures
found
there,
indoor
pollution
is
a
growing
concern
for
airway
health.
Both
infiltration
outdoor
into
space
sources
(such
as
smoke
from
tobacco
products,
cooking
or
heating
practices
combustion
associated
fuels,
household
materials)
contribute
to
unique
exposure
mixtures.
Although
there
substantial
literature
on
chemistry
pollution,
research
focused
health
effects
only
beginning
emerge
remains
an
important
area
need
protect
public
We
provide
review
emerging
spanning
past
3
years
relating
health,
with
specific
focus
impact
either
individual
common
lower
airways.
Factors
defining
susceptibility
and/or
vulnerability
are
reviewed
consideration
priority
populations
modifiable
risk
factors
may
be
targeted
advance
equity.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3401 - 3401
Published: April 18, 2024
The
continuous
growth
in
the
production,
unsustainable
use,
and
disposal
of
plastics
recent
decades
has
led
to
emergence
a
new
type
pollutant,
microplastics
(MPs).
In
this
article,
focus
is
on
form
MPs,
which
are
produced
by
fragmentation
textile
fibres
during
washing
processes.
problems
associated
with
characterisation
quantification
MPs
sample
related
wide
range
concentrations,
forms,
degree
degradation
as
well
physico-chemical
biological
properties.
Although
basic
principles
for
analysis
present
environmental
samples
known,
there
lack
standardised
methods
laundry
effluents
domestic
washing.
Therefore,
development
sophisticated
analytical
techniques
methodologies
required
reliable
collection
isolation,
quantification,
one
most
challenging
analytes.
aim
review
outline
key
steps
washing,
focusing
those
that
underestimated
current
literature:
sampling
preparation
analysis.
Precisely
these
steps,
can
become
main
source
measurement
system
errors,
ensure
quality
This
paper
emphasises
importance
monitoring
background
contamination
presents
guidelines
control
specifically
analyte.
