Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Abstract
Food
packaging
(FP)
is
essential
for
preserving
food
quality,
safety,
and
extending
shelf‐life.
However,
growing
concerns
about
the
environmental
health
impacts
of
conventional
materials,
particularly
per‐
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
microplastics,
are
driving
a
major
transformation
in
FP
design.
PFAS,
synthetic
compounds
with
dual
hydro‐
lipophobicity,
have
been
widely
employed
materials
(FPMs)
to
impart
desirable
water
grease
repellency.
PFAS
bioaccumulate
human
body
linked
multiple
effects,
including
immune
system
dysfunction,
cancer,
developmental
problems.
The
detection
microplastics
various
FPMs
has
raised
significant
regarding
their
potential
migration
into
subsequent
ingestion.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
current
landscape
FPMs,
functions,
physicochemical
properties
put
perspective
why
there
widespread
use
FPMs.
then
addresses
challenges
posed
by
emphasizing
urgent
need
sustainable
bio‐based
alternatives.
We
highlight
promising
advancements
renewable
plant‐derived
polysaccharides,
proteins,
waxes,
as
well
recycled
upcycled
materials.
integration
these
active
systems
also
examined,
indicating
innovations
oxygen
scavengers,
moisture
absorbers,
antimicrobial
packaging.
concludes
identifying
key
research
gaps
future
directions,
life
cycle
assessments
strategies
improve
scalability
cost‐effectiveness.
As
industry
evolves,
holistic
approach
considering
impact,
functionality,
consumer
acceptance
will
be
crucial
developing
truly
solutions.
Human
health
is
being
threatened
by
environmental
microplastic
(MP)
pollution.
MPs
were
detected
in
the
bloodstream
and
multiple
tissues
of
humans,
disrupting
regular
physiological
processes
organs.
Nanoscale
plastics
can
breach
blood-brain
barrier,
leading
to
neurotoxic
effects.
How
cause
brain
functional
irregularities
remains
unclear.
This
work
uses
high-depth
imaging
techniques
investigate
within
vivo.
We
show
that
circulating
are
phagocytosed
lead
these
cells
obstruction
capillaries
cortex.
These
blockages
as
thrombus
formation
reduced
blood
flow
neurological
abnormalities
mice.
Our
data
reveal
a
mechanism
which
disrupt
tissue
function
indirectly
through
regulation
cell
interference
with
local
circulation,
rather
than
direct
penetration.
revelation
offers
lens
comprehend
toxicological
implications
invade
bloodstream.
Particle and Fibre Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
21(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2024
Microplastics,
widely
present
in
the
environment,
are
implicated
disease
pathogenesis
through
oxidative
stress
and
immune
modulation.
Prevailing
research,
primarily
based
on
animal
cell
studies,
falls
short
elucidating
microplastics'
impact
human
cardiovascular
health.
This
cross-sectional
study
detected
blood
microplastic
concentrations
patients
presenting
with
chest
pain
using
pyrolysis-gas
chromatography/mass
spectrometry
evaluating
inflammatory
markers
flow
cytometry,
to
explore
potential
effects
of
acute
coronary
syndrome.
