Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(4), P. 195 - 207
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Micro-
and
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
pollution
has
become
a
pressing
global
environmental
issue,
with
growing
concerns
regarding
its
impact
on
human
health.
However,
evidence
the
effects
of
MNPs
health
remains
limited.
This
paper
reviews
three
routes
exposure
to
MNPs,
which
include
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact.
It
further
discusses
potential
translocation
in
lungs,
intestines,
skin,
analyses
homeostasis
organ
systems,
provides
an
outlook
future
research
priorities
for
There
is
that
are
present
tissues
or
fluids.
Lab
studies,
including
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(9), P. 5283 - 5283
Published: April 26, 2022
A
narrative
review
was
carried
out
to
describe
the
current
knowledge
related
occurrence
of
MPs
in
drinking
water.
The
reviewed
studies
(n
=
21)
showed
presence
microplastics
(MPs)
tap
(TW)
and
bottled
(BW)
water,
increasing
concerns
for
public
health
due
possible
toxicity
associated
with
their
polymeric
composition,
additives,
other
compounds
or
microorganism
adsorbed
on
surface.
MP
concentration
increase
by
decreasing
particles
size
higher
BW
than
TW.
Among
BW,
reusable
PET
glass
bottles
a
contamination
packages.
lower
abundance
TW
natural
sources
indicates
high
removal
rate
water
treatment
plants.
This
evidence
should
encourage
consumers
drink
instead
order
limit
exposure
MPS
produce
less
plastic
waste.
variability
results
makes
it
difficult
compare
findings
different
build
up
general
hypothesis
human
risk.
globally
shared
protocol
is
needed
harmonize
also
view
monitoring
plans
emerging
contaminants,
including
MPs,
introduced
new
European
regulation.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(18), P. 11593 - 11593
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
defined
as
plastic
particles
smaller
than
5
mm.
They
have
been
found
almost
everywhere
they
searched
for
and
recent
discoveries
also
demonstrated
their
presence
in
human
placenta,
blood,
meconium,
breastmilk,
but
location
toxicity
to
humans
not
reported
date.
The
aim
of
this
study
was
twofold:
1.
To
locate
MPs
within
the
intra/extracellular
compartment
placenta.
2.
understand
whether
associated
with
possible
structural
changes
cell
organelles.
Using
variable
pressure
scanning
electron
microscopy
transmission
microscopy,
localized
ten
placentas.
In
study,
we
first
time
localization
cellular
fragments
compatible
placenta
hypothesized
a
correlation
between
important
ultrastructural
alterations
some
intracytoplasmic
organelles
(mitochondria
endoplasmic
reticulum).
These
never
normal
healthy
term
pregnancies
until
today.
could
be
result
prolonged
attempt
remove
destroy
inside
placental
tissue.
virtually
indestructible
contribute
activation
pathological
traits,
such
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis,
inflammation,
characteristic
metabolic
disorders
underlying
obesity,
diabetes,
syndrome
partially
accounting
epidemic
non-communicable
diseases.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
57(46), P. 17774 - 17785
Published: Oct. 21, 2022
Pregnancy
and
infancy
are
vulnerable
times
for
detrimental
environmental
exposures.
However,
the
exposure
situation
of
microplastics
(MPs)
mother-infant
pairs
adverse
health
effect
MPs
largely
unknown.
Therefore,
we
explored
MP
in
placentas
meconium
samples,
potential
correlation
with
microbiota
meconium.
A
total
18
were
effectively
recruited
from
Shanghai,
China.
The
study
required
pregnant
women
to
provide
samples.
An
Agilent
8700
laser
infrared
imaging
spectrometer
(LDIR)
was
applied
identify
MPs.
Microbiota
detection
identified
by
16S
rRNA
sequencing.
Sixteen
types
found
all
matrices,
polyamide
(PA)
polyurethane
(PU)
major
identified.
detected
samples
a
size
20-50
μm
more
than
76.46%.
At
phylum
level,
both
placenta
mainly
composed
Proteobacteria,
Bacteroidota,
Firmicutes.
We
also
some
significant
differences
between
β-diversity
gut
composition.
Additionally,
polystyrene
inversely
related
Chao
index
microbiota.
Polyethylene
consistently
correlated
several
genera
MPs,
PA,
PU
impacted
In
conclusion,
ubiquitous
indicating
wide
infants.
Moreover,
our
findings
may
support
link
high
concentration
there
associations
particle
50-100
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 9307 - 9324
Published: July 18, 2022
Plastic
waste
triggers
a
series
of
concerns
because
its
disruptive
impact
on
the
environment
and
ecosystem.
From
point
view
catalysis,
however,
end-of-life
plastics
can
be
seen
as
an
untapped
feedstock
for
preparation
value-added
products.
Thus,
development
diversified
catalytic
approaches
valorization
is
urgent.
Previous
reviews
this
field
have
systematically
summarized
progress
made
plastic
reclamation.
In
review,
we
emphasize
design
processes
by
leveraging
state-of-the-art
technologies
from
other
developed
fields
to
derive
valuable
polymers,
functional
materials,
chemicals
plastics.
The
principles,
mechanisms,
opportunities
chemical
(thermo-,
electro-,
photocatalytic)
well
biocatalytic
ones
are
discussed,
which
may
provide
more
insights
future
processes.
Finally,
outlooks
perspectives
accelerate
toward
feasible
economy
discussed.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
251, P. 118535 - 118535
Published: March 7, 2024
Plastics
are
used
all
over
the
world.
Unfortunately,
due
to
limited
biodegradation,
plastics
cause
a
significant
level
of
environmental
pollution.
The
smallest
recognized
date
termed
nanoplastics
(1
nm
[nm]
up
1
μm
[μm])
and
microplastics
μm–5
mm).
These
nano-
can
enter
human
body
through
respiratory
system
via
inhalation,
digestive
tract
consumption
contaminated
food
water,
or
penetration
skin
cosmetics
clothes
contact.
Bioaccumulation
in
potentially
lead
range
health
issues,
including
disorders
like
lung
cancer,
asthma
hypersensitivity
pneumonitis,
neurological
symptoms
such
as
fatigue
dizziness,
inflammatory
bowel
disease
even
disturbances
gut
microbiota.
Most
studies
have
confirmed
that
induce
apoptosis
cells
genotoxic
cytotoxic
effects.
Understanding
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
plastics'
actions
may
help
extrapolate
risks
humans.
article
provides
comprehensive
review
articles
databases
regarding
impact
on
health.
included
retrospective
case
reports
people
exposed
microplastics.
This
research
highlights
need
for
further
fully
understand
extent
Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 11 - 22
Published: March 1, 2022
There
are
increasing
concerns
over
the
threat
of
nanoplastics
to
environmental
and
human
health.
However,
multidisciplinary
barriers
persist
between
communities
assessing
risks
As
a
result,
hazards
remain
uncertain.
Here,
we
identify
key
knowledge
gaps
by
evaluating
exposure
in
environment,
their
bio-nano
interactions,
examining
potential
humans
environment.
We
suggest
considering
complex
dynamic
mixture
polymers,
additives,
contaminants,
with
interconnected
call
for
comprehensive
integration
One
Health
approach
produce
robust
evidence
threats
at
planetary
level.
Although
there
many
challenges,
this
holistic
incorporates
relevance
multi-sectoral
responses,
which
provide
opportunity
risk
mitigation
strategies
build
resilient
health
systems.
