Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
can
enter
the
body
via
plastic
products.
Given
modern
exposure,
we
seek
to
assess
MP
exposure
in
large
populations
through
epidemiological
tools.
In
this
quasi-experimental
study,
every
participant
filled
out
a
questionnaire,
and
those
who
satisfied
any
of
following
requirements
were
not
allowed
continue
study:
Diabetes,
ulcerative
colitis,
Crohn's
disease,
infectious
diseases.
Participants
control
groups
provided
three
hot
meals
disposable
tableware
(DPT)
(n
=
30)
or
non-DPT
30),
respectively.
After
month
observation,
individuals
group
discontinued
DPT
27)
for
1
as
post-exposure
group.
Each
Participant
received
questionnaire
survey
fecal
sample
collection.
We
compared
differences
levels
between
different
used
Bland-Altman
analysis
method
evaluate
consistency
results
obtained
by
measurement
methods.
Statistically
significant
total
quantity
(P
(0.80
matching
degree)
0.020;
P
(0.65
<
0.001)
types
(Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(EVA)
0.039),
Polyethylene
(PET)
0.022),
Polyvinyl
Butyral
(PVB)
0.013),
Chlorinated
(CPE)
phenolic
epoxy
resin
0.012))
MPs
observed
groups.
The
indicate
that
two
methods
exhibit
good
(control
group:
mean
difference
0.54,
agreement
limits
(95%
CI)
-
0.44
~
1.54;
0.41,
0.19
1.01;
0.19,
0.63
1.02).
based
on
surveys
substitute
detection
particles.
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
34(4)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
One
area
of
growing
concern
was
the
presence
microplastics
(MPs)
in
agricultural
irrigation
systems,
where
they
entered
and
affected
soil
quality
plant
health.
This
study
evaluated
impact
MPs
on
growth
through
a
comprehensive
analysis
existing
literature,
focusing
studies
that
examined
water,
including
their
identification,
occurrence,
environmental
impacts
systems.
systems
are
transported
by
deposited
soil,
trapped
sediments,
or
infiltrated
deeper
layers,
interacting
with
chemicals
increasing
toxicity
risks.
Additionally,
water
disrupted
physical
properties
reducing
porosity
aggregate
stability,
while
altering
nutrient
cycling
processes,
carbon,
nitrogen,
phosphorus
dynamics.
Moreover,
negatively
microbial
communities
fauna,
further
compromising
fertility.
These
disturbances
significantly
hinder
productivity
health,
suggesting
urgent
need
for
mitigation
strategies.
The
uptake
translocation
crops
impaired
growth,
reduced
photosynthetic
efficiency,
induced
oxidative
stress.
highlights
potential
long‐term
risks
contamination,
emphasizing
threat
to
sustainability.
Consequently,
posed
significant
health
productivity,
underscoring
importance
addressing
this
emerging
issue
ensure
sustainable
practices.
Discover Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024
In
the
last
century,
human
activities
were
primary
cause
of
air,
water,
and
soil
contamination.
However,
in
twenty-first
while
pollutants
like
sulfur
oxides
(SOx)
nitrogen
(NOx)
remain
significant,
microplastics
(MPs)
have
emerged
as
a
new
global
environmental
concern.
Microplastics
are
plastic
fragments
that
less
than
5
mm
diameter.
Their
widespread
distribution
aquatic
terrestrial
ecosystems
has
adverse
impacts
on
various
ecological
systems.
The
presence
MPs
been
well
documented
diverse
matrices,
such
table
salt,
drinking
indoor
outdoor
beer,
cold
drinks,
organisms,
plants,
earthworms.
potential
effects
consumption
reported
including
earthworms
fishes;
however,
their
health
through
respiratory,
dietary,
other
exposures
still
being
elucidated.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
knowledge
sources,
quantities
present
possible
routes
body
different
trophic
levels.
Furthermore,
this
paper
reviews
insights
into
movement
accumulation
at
levels
(i.e.,
aquatic,
organisms)
cycling
carbon
nutrients
(nitrogen
phosphorus).
Additionally,
addresses
trends
research
proposes
strategic
management
techniques
to
mitigate
pollution.
Discover Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
been
identified
in
diverse
settings,
including
drinking
water,
freshwater,
food,
air,
and
marine
environments.
This
study
employed
stereomicroscopic
µ-Raman
techniques
to
analyze
water
samples
from
ten
widely
consumed
bottled
brands,
aiming
detect
characterize
MPs.
Additionally,
the
oral
consumption
of
MPs
per
capita
was
estimated.
The
average
abundance
ranged
9
±
1.00
MPs/L
3
1.73
across
all
brands.
Various
shapes
were
observed,
fibers,
fragments,
films,
pellets,
with
fibers
being
predominant
(58.928%).
categorized
by
color
into
five
groups
(red,
blue,
black,
yellow,
transparent),
red
comprising
approximately
35.714%
total
count.
All
less
than
500
µm
size.
analysis
validated
presence
eight
different
polymer
types
samples,
namely
Polypropylene
(PP)
(37.5%),
Polymethyl
methacrylate
(PMMA)
(3.571%),
polystyrene
(PS)
(33.928%),
polycarbonate
(PC)
polybutylene1
(PB1)
(14.2%),
Isotactic
polypropylene
(iPP)
(7.142),
Nylone
6-α
polymorph
(αNY6)
(5.357%),
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVOH)
(1.785%).
estimated
daily
intake
person
determined
be
0.42
MPs,
translating
an
annual
153.3
person.
origin
likely
attributed
both
raw
sources
packaging
materials,
underscoring
need
for
further
investigation.
Given
potential
health
implications
human
exposure
careful
consideration
should
given
use
plastic
potable
water.
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(1)
Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024
ABSTRACT
This
bibliometric
study
employs
a
rigorous
approach
to
scrutinize
and
visually
represent
the
existing
body
of
literature
on
indoor
air
quality
(IAQ).
Utilizing
Scopus
collection
database,
we
conducted
an
exhaustive
exploration
published
research
in
IAQ
field.
The
involves
thorough
visual
analysis
using
Harzing's
Publish
Perish
VOSviewer
software
programs,
examining
parameters
such
as
citations,
publication
year,
journals,
authors,
institutions,
countries,
topics.
A
total
1729
pieces
related
from
2018
2023
were
retrieved.
dominant
formats
articles
conference
papers,
underscoring
their
significance
documentation.
Primary
subject
areas
included
“Engineering”
“Environmental
Science,”
highlighting
multidisciplinary
nature
studies.
upward
trend
publications,
reaching
330
2023,
emphasizes
growing
importance
this
However,
citation
impact
varied,
emphasizing
need
assess
alongside
quantity.
Global
distribution
identified
leading
including
United
States,
China,
Kingdom,
which
also
top
contributors
co‐authorship
country‐level
analyses.
journals
“
Building
Environment
”
Sustainable
Cities
Society
,”
showcasing
varying
powers.
Notable
impactful
domain
led
by
Agarwal
et
al.
Van
Tran,
Park,
Lee.
Keyword
co‐occurrence
thematic
clusters,
with
keywords
“Indoor
Air
Quality
(IAQ),”
“Air
Quality,”
Pollution”
dominating
literature.
Through
comprehensive
literature,
provides
representation
studies
significant
contributions
field,
offering
insights
into
its
development
changes
2023.
findings
guide
future
directions.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(17), С. e36124 - e36124
Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2024
Less
attention
has
been
paid
to
the
pathophysiological
changes
in
atypical
asthma
such
as
cough
variant
(CVA)
and
chest
tightness
(CTVA).
The
obstruction
of
large
small
airways
is
important
component
development
asthma.
We
investigated
whether
airway
inflammation
(SAI)
induced
dysfunction
(SAD)
these
asthmatics.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
can
enter
the
body
via
plastic
products.
Given
modern
exposure,
we
seek
to
assess
MP
exposure
in
large
populations
through
epidemiological
tools.
In
this
quasi-experimental
study,
every
participant
filled
out
a
questionnaire,
and
those
who
satisfied
any
of
following
requirements
were
not
allowed
continue
study:
Diabetes,
ulcerative
colitis,
Crohn's
disease,
infectious
diseases.
Participants
control
groups
provided
three
hot
meals
disposable
tableware
(DPT)
(n
=
30)
or
non-DPT
30),
respectively.
After
month
observation,
individuals
group
discontinued
DPT
27)
for
1
as
post-exposure
group.
Each
Participant
received
questionnaire
survey
fecal
sample
collection.
We
compared
differences
levels
between
different
used
Bland-Altman
analysis
method
evaluate
consistency
results
obtained
by
measurement
methods.
Statistically
significant
total
quantity
(P
(0.80
matching
degree)
0.020;
P
(0.65
<
0.001)
types
(Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(EVA)
0.039),
Polyethylene
(PET)
0.022),
Polyvinyl
Butyral
(PVB)
0.013),
Chlorinated
(CPE)
phenolic
epoxy
resin
0.012))
MPs
observed
groups.
The
indicate
that
two
methods
exhibit
good
(control
group:
mean
difference
0.54,
agreement
limits
(95%
CI)
-
0.44
~
1.54;
0.41,
0.19
1.01;
0.19,
0.63
1.02).
based
on
surveys
substitute
detection
particles.
