Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
259, С. 115018 - 115018
Опубликована: Май 20, 2023
The
increasing
demand
for
plastic
in
our
daily
lives
has
led
to
global
pollution.
improper
disposal
of
resulted
a
massive
amount
atmospheric
microplastics
(MPs),
which
further
the
production
nanoplastics
(NPs).
Because
its
intimate
relationship
with
environment
and
human
health,
microplastic
nanoplastic
contamination
is
becoming
problem.
are
microscopic
light,
they
may
penetrate
deep
into
lungs.
Despite
several
studies
demonstrating
abundance
air,
potential
risks
remain
unknown.
small
size,
characterization
presented
significant
challenges.
This
paper
describes
sampling
procedures
nanoplastics.
study
also
examines
numerous
harmful
effects
particles
on
health
other
species.
There
void
research
toxicity
airborne
upon
inhalation,
toxicological
future.
Further
needed
determine
influence
pulmonary
diseases.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
874, С. 162193 - 162193
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2023
Literature
regarding
microplastics
in
the
atmosphere
has
advanced
recent
years.
However,
studies
have
been
undertaken
isolation
with
minimal
collaboration
and
exploration
of
relationships
between
air,
deposition
dust.
This
review
collates
concentrations
(particle
count
mass-based),
shape,
size
polymetric
characteristics
for
ambient
air
(m3),
(m2/day),
dust
(microplastics/g)
snow
(microplastics/L)
from
124
peer-reviewed
articles
to
provide
a
holistic
overview
analysis
our
current
knowledge.
In
summary,
featured
<1
>1000
microplastics/m3
(outdoor)
microplastic/m3
1583
±
1181
(mean)
(indoor),
consisting
polyethylene
terephthalate,
polyethylene,
polypropylene.
No
difference
(p
>
0.05)
was
observed
indoor
outdoor
or
minimum
0.5).
Maximum
microplastic
sizes
were
larger
indoors
<
0.05).
Deposition
ranged
0.5
1357
microplastics/m2/day
475
19,600
including
polystyrene,
polypropylene,
terephthalate.
Concentrations
varied
0.05),
being
more
abundant
indoors,
potentially
closer
sources/sinks.
maximum
reported
within
Road
2
477
microplastics/g
(mean),
polyvinyl
chloride,
Mean
microplastic/g
(remote
desert)
18
225
microplastics/g,
comprised
polyamide,
Snow
0.1
30,000
microplastics/L,
containing
10
67,000
The
smaller
Although
comparability
is
hindered
by
differing
sampling
methods,
analytical
techniques,
polymers
investigated,
spectral
libraries
inconsistent
terminology,
this
provides
synopsis
knowledge
date
atmospheric
microplastics.
Eco-Environment & Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2(4), С. 195 - 207
Опубликована: Авг. 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
Environment International,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
179, С. 108150 - 108150
Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2023
Microplastics
(MP)
are
plastic
particles
with
dimension
up
to
5
mm.
Due
their
persistence,
global
spread
across
different
ecosystems
and
potential
human
health
effects,
they
have
gained
increasing
attention
during
the
last
decade.
However,
extent
of
exposure
MP
through
pathways
intake
not
been
elucidated.The
objective
this
review
is
provide
an
overview
on
inhalation,
ingestion,
dermal
contact
considering
data
from
open
bibliography
in
air,
dust,
food,
water
drinks.A
bibliographic
search
Scopus
PubMed
was
conducted
using
keywords
outdoor
indoor
food
including
beverages
(n
=
521).
Articles
were
sorted
by
title
abstract
213),
only
studies
reporting
identification
quantification
techniques
further
considered
168).
A
total
115
articles
that
include
quality
assurance
control
(QA/QC)
procedures
finally
discussed
present
review.
Based
concentration
available
literature,
we
estimated
inhaled
dose
(ID),
dust
(DI),
daily
(EDI)
via
beverages.
Finally,
(TDI)
both
inhalation
ingestion
routes
provided
for
adults,
infants
newborns.The
concentrations
according
bibliography.
Human
air
food/drinks
consumption
revealed
drinking
waters
main
sources
MP.This
study
reveals
humans
constantly
exposed
MP,
environment
ingest
decisively
contribute
intake.
Additionally,
highlight
newborns
high
needed
evaluate
presence
risk
vulnerable
age-population.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
56(23), С. 16907 - 16918
Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2022
Microplastics
(MPs)
can
enter
plants
through
the
foliar
pathway
and
are
potential
hazards
to
ecosystems
human
health.
However,
studies
related
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
impact
of
exposure
differently
charged
MPs
leafy
vegetables
limited.
Because
surfaces
in
environment
often
charged,
we
explored
uptake
pathways,
accumulation
concentration
MPs,
physiological
responses,
lettuce
foliarly
exposed
carrying
positive
(MP
Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(2), С. 674 - 674
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2023
Plastics
are
commonly
used
for
packaging
in
the
food
industry.
The
most
popular
thermoplastic
materials
that
have
found
such
applications
polyethylene
(PE),
polypropylene
(PP),
poly(ethylene
terephthalate)
(PET),
and
polystyrene
(PS).
Unfortunately,
plastic
is
disposable.
As
a
consequence,
significant
amounts
of
waste
generated,
entering
environment,
undergoing
degradation
processes.
They
can
occur
under
influence
mechanical
forces,
temperature,
light,
chemical,
biological
factors.
These
factors
present
synergistic
or
antagonistic
effects.
result
their
action,
microplastics
formed,
which
undergo
further
fragmentation
decomposition
into
small-molecule
compounds.
During
process,
various
additives
at
plastics'
processing
stage
also
be
released.
Both
negatively
affect
human
animal
health.
Determination
negative
consequences
on
environment
health
not
possible
without
knowing
course
processes
products.
In
this
article,
we
sources
microplastics,
causes
places
formation,
transport
particles,
plastics
often
production
storage,
affecting
said
its
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
889, С. 164292 - 164292
Опубликована: Май 20, 2023
Studies
on
airborne
microplastics
(AMPs)
have
reported
higher
abundance
of
AMPs
in
indoor
air
compared
to
outdoors.
Most
people
spend
more
time
indoors
outdoors,
and
it
is
therefore
important
identify
quantify
understand
human
exposure
AMPs.
This
can
vary
among
different
individuals
as
they
their
locations
activity
levels,
thus
experience
breathing
rates.
In
this
study,
ranging
from
20
5000
μm
were
sampled
across
sites
Southeast
Queensland
using
an
active
sampling
technique.
The
highest
MP
concentration
was
observed
at
the
childcare
site
(2.25
±
0.38
particles/m3),
followed
by
office
(1.20
0.14
particles/m3)
a
school
(1.03
0.40
particles/m3).
lowest
inside
vehicle
(0.20
comparable
outdoor
concentrations.
only
shapes
fibers
(98
%)
fragments.
ranged
71
4950
length.
Polyethylene
terephthalate
prominent
polymer
type
most
sites.
Using
our
measured
concentrations
inhaled
concentrations,
we
calculated
annual
levels
scenario-specific
levels.
Males
between
ages
18
64
AMP
3187
594
particles/year,
males
≥65
years
2978
628
particles/year.
1928
549
for
females
5
17.
study
provides
first
report
various
types
where
time.
Considering
acute,
chronic,
industrial,
individual
susceptibility,
detailed
inhalation
should
be
estimated
realistic
appraisal
health
risk,
including
how
much
particles
are
exhaled.
Limited
research
exists
occurrence
associated
reports
RSC Advances,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(11), С. 7468 - 7489
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
review
includes
the
most
relevant
aspects
of
microplastics'
presence
in
atmosphere,
with
a
complete
analysis
possible
sources,
transport
mechanisms,
and
health
risks
associated
these
emerging
bio-persistent
pollutants.
