Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(4)
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
have
gained
significant
attention
as
emerging
environmental
pollutants
due
to
their
widespread
presence
potential
health
risks.
In
recent
years,
these
contaminants
been
frequently
detected
in
drinking
water
various
beverages,
prompting
concern
about
sources
effects.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
occurrence
MPs
beverages
exposure
assessments.
MP
concentrations
vary
significantly
across
countries
regions,
influenced
by
diverse
factors
such
efficiency
treatment
plants,
level
pollution
sources,
condition
transportation
pipelines.
Another
critical
aspect
discussed
this
is
assessment
human
MPs.
Similarly,
daily
intake
shows
variation
different
regions.
Beyond
concentration
water,
an
equally
important
factor
quantity
consumed,
which
can
differ
much
two
orders
magnitude
between
studies.
These
variations
consumption
are
key
focus
article,
they
greatly
influence
estimation
exposure.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
limitations
current
research,
emphasizes
gaps
understanding
nanoplastics,
outlines
future
research
directions.
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
This
systematic
review
aims
to
evaluate
the
impact
of
microplastics
on
female
reproductive
health
by
analyzing
experimental
studies.
A
comprehensive
search
was
conducted
in
PubMed,
Web
Science,
and
Scopus
databases
identify
studies
published
between
2021
2023.
Studies
investigating
effects
organs,
hormone
levels,
fertility
rates,
offspring
development
subjects
were
included.
The
quality
assessed
using
Cochrane
risk
bias
tool.
total
15
met
inclusion
criteria.
results
indicate
that
exposure
significantly
affects
ovarian
function,
decreases
disrupts
levels
subjects.
Several
also
reported
negative
embryo
offsprings
health.
varied,
with
some
showing
a
high
bias.
evidence
from
suggests
have
detrimental
effect
However,
variation
study
highlights
need
for
more
rigorous
research
confirm
these
better
understand
underlying
mechanisms.
Environmental Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
273, С. 121254 - 121254
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
The
adverse
effects
of
plastics
on
the
environment,
wildlife,
and
human
health
have
been
extensively
studied,
yet
their
production
remains
unavoidable
due
to
lack
viable
alternatives.
Environmental
fragmentation
larger
plastic
particles
generates
microplastics
(MPs,
0.1-5000
μm)
nanoplastics
(NPs,
1-100
nm),
which
can
enter
bloodstream
through
inhalation
or
ingestion.
This
review
examines
whether
MPs
NPs
influence
blood
pressure.
To
address
this
question,
relevant
studies
were
analyzed
based
predefined
criteria.
Due
anatomical
barriers
microcirculatory
dynamics,
only
small
are
expected
under
physiological
conditions,
although
pathological
states
may
alter
this.
In
vitro
research
indicates
that
negatively
affect
erythrocytes
endothelial
cells,
while
rodent
models
suggest
potential
cardiovascular
effects.
Plastic
fibers
detected
in
blood,
thrombi,
atherosclerotic
plaques,
various
tissues.
However,
validated
data
particle-related
pressure
changes
remain
lacking.
Despite
limitations
applicability
physiology,
preclinical
circulate
bloodstream,
interact
with
contribute
vascular
damage.
Mechanisms
such
as
injury,
platelet
activation,
inflammation,
MPs/NPs
accumulation
plaques
elevation
but
unlikely
be
exclusive
cause
hypertension.
Further
is
needed
clarify
role
regulation.
Standardized
detection
methods,
real-world
scenario-related
models,
targeted
essential
assessing
risks
associated
MP
NP
exposure.
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs),
as
an
environmental
contaminant,
pose
a
significant
risk
to
both
animal
and
human
health
through
the
food
water
supply
chains.
Honey,
widely
recognised
safe
health‐oriented
product,
may
become
compromised
if
its
production
process
involves
non‐biodegradable
MPs.
This
study
was
conducted
systematic
review,
using
comprehensive
searches
of
PubMed,
Scopus
ScienceDirect
investigate
effects
MP
on
honey
bee
health,
potential
route
main
species
composition
contamination
in
honey.
review
highlights
impacts
MPs
including
mortality,
sucrose
response,
habituation,
olfactory
learning,
memory
recall,
colony
performance,
body
size
growth,
gut
microbiota
viral
infection.
From
mechanistic
perspective,
can
disrupt
equilibrium
microbiota,
adversely
impact
function
immune
system,
undermine
neural
signalling
pathways
that
are
critical
for
learning
processes
bees.
It
is
crucial
consider
applied
aspects
these
findings
beekeeping
practices,
adopting
sustainable
practices
mitigate
exposure
minimize
production.
The
also
provided
detailed
information
contact
routes
with
MPs,
environment
(air,
water,
soil,
pollen),
(plastic
hive
activities).
affect
by
altering
energy
homeostasis,
causing
oxidative
stress,
system
deficiencies,
malnutrition,
reduced
growth
decreased
reproductive
rates.
Synthesis
applications
.
this
highly
relevant
industry
public
policymakers.
By
identifying
key
detrimental
microplastics
(MPs)
quality,
research
provides
actionable
insights
beekeepers
adopt
management
minimise
exposure.
Additionally,
underscores
need
regulatory
policies
control
pollution,
ensuring
safety
product
protecting
pollinators
health.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
This
study
utilized
grab
and
strip
testing
methods
to
examine
the
relationship
between
three
weave
structures—plain,
twill,
satin—and
their
tensile
strengths
in
both
warp
weft
directions.
In
addition,
microplastic
fiber
(MPF)
emissions
from
these
structures
were
quantified
at
different
states
of
laundry
process
using
filtration
microscopy.
The
tests
revealed
that
twill-
satin-woven
fabrics
exhibited
higher
direction
compared
orientation.
contrast,
plain
structure
showed
similar
During
washing
machine,
MPF
first
drainage
highest
regardless
structure.
Moreover,
satin
pattern
released
most
MPFs
among
common
5054
particles/L.
also
had
weakest
strength
3.1
N/cm2
evaluated.
results
demonstrated
a
strong
inverse
correlation
weaker
(warp
or
weft)
emissions.
Among
investigated,
twill
lowest
emission,
followed
by
weave,
with
fabric
emitting
levels.
Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
903, С. 503865 - 503865
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Plastic
is
used
extensively
worldwide.
However,
plastic
particles
that
are
less
than
1000
nm
(i.e.
nanoplastics)
may
be
hazardous
to
human
cells.
Nanoplastics
might
manufactured
intentionally
or
formed
in
the
environment
by
degradation
of
larger
items.
Ingestion
and
inhalation
two
most
common
routes
exposure
nanoplastics,
indicating
epithelial
cells
have
direct
exposure.
immune
will
also
interact
with
during
tissue
inflammation.
An
assessment
published
studies
suggests
polystyrene
(PS)
generate
higher
levels
DNA
damage
compared
cells,
although
it
has
not
been
formally
studied
under
same
experimental
condition.
To
investigate
this,
we
assessed
cytotoxicity,
oxidative
stress
strand
breaks
lung
(A549)
intestinal
(Caco-2)
monocytes
(THP-1
U937)
after
amine-functionalized
(PS-NH2)
declared
particle
size
240
nm.
No
cytotoxicity
intracellular
reactive
oxygen
species
production
were
found
at
concentrations
up
200
µg/mL.
Exposure
PS-NH2
was
associated
glutathione
depletion
A549
there
no
increase
level
breaks,
measured
comet
assay,
any
cell
lines
standard
assay
conditions.
Diethyl
maleate
treatment
render
susceptible
stress.
By
itself,
diethyl
led
approximately
50
%
increased
but
additional
observed
A549,
Caco-2,
THP-1
U937
