Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
58(21), С. 9071 - 9081
Опубликована: Май 15, 2024
Little
research
exists
on
the
magnitude,
variability,
and
uncertainty
of
human
exposure
to
airborne
micro-
nanoplastics
(AMNPs),
despite
their
critical
role
in
MNPs.
We
probabilistically
estimate
global
intake
AMNPs
through
three
main
pathways:
indoor
inhalation,
outdoor
ingestion
during
meals,
for
both
children
adults.
The
median
inhalation
AMPs
is
1,207.7
(90%
CI,
42.5–8.48
×
104)
1,354.7
47.4–9.55
N/capita/day
adults,
respectively.
annual
13.18
mg/capita/a
19.10
which
approximately
one-fifth
one-third
mass
a
standard
stamp,
assuming
consistent
daily
medians.
majority
AMP
number
occurs
while
deposited
meals
contributes
most
terms
mass.
Furthermore,
ANP
9,638.1
N/day
(8.23
10–6
μg/d)
5,410.6
(4.62
respectively,
compared
5.30
105
(5.79
10–4
6.00
(6.55
via
inhalation.
Considering
increased
toxicity
smaller
MNPs,
significant
ANPs
inhaled
warrants
great
attention.
Collaborative
efforts
are
imperative
further
elucidate
combat
current
MPN
risks.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(3), С. 2466 - 2466
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2023
Microplastics
are
ubiquitously
in
various
environments
from
the
equator
to
poles.
Coastal
agglomerations
act
as
both
a
source
and
sink
connecting
global
microplastic
cycles
of
oceans
continents.
While
problem
microplastics
is
particularly
severe
complex
coastal
zones,
where
inland
marine
pollution
concentrated,
present
study
aimed
provide
hot
topics
trends
urban
studies
review
researches
on
atmosphere
water
bodies
terms
characteristics,
behavior,
health
threat
microplastics.
The
results
bibliometric
analysis
showed
an
increase
annual
output
research.
Research
clusters
were
analyzed
using
VOSviewer.
Characteristics
varied
abundance,
size,
polymer
type
different
countries.
Furthermore,
cities
taken
system
sort
out
input,
output,
internal
transmission
pathways
residents
was
briefly
reviewed
exposure
risks
infants
young
children
particular
concern.
Detailed
comprehensive
intervention
reduction
between
bodies,
whether
harmful
children,
measures
reduce
risk
needed.
Atmospheric Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
325, С. 120437 - 120437
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Airborne
microplastics
have
emerged
in
recent
years
as
ubiquitous
atmospheric
pollutants.
However,
data
from
the
Southern
Hemisphere,
and
remote
regions
particular,
are
sparse.
Here,
we
report
airborne
microplastic
deposition
fluxes
measured
during
a
five-week
sampling
campaign
at
site
foothills
of
Alps
New
Zealand.
Samples
were
collected
over
24-hour
periods
for
first
week
7-day
thereafter.
On
average,
(MP)
six
times
larger
(150
MP
m−2
day−1)
than
(26
day−1),
highlighting
importance
frequency
collector
design
to
limit
particle
resuspension.
Previous
studies,
many
which
used
weekly
frequencies
or
longer,
may
substantially
underestimated
fluxes,
depending
on
study
design.
To
identify
likely
sources
deposited
microplastics,
performed
simulations
with
global
dispersion
model
coupled
an
emissions
inventory
microplastics.
Modelled
good
agreement
observations,
potential
this
method
tracing
globally.
Modelling
indicates
that
sea-spray
was
dominant
source
when
underwent
long-range
transport,
small
contribution
road
dust.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35, С. 103637 - 103637
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
Owing
to
their
low
cost,
high
plasticity,
and
corrosion
resistance,
plastic
products
are
widely
used
across
various
industries.
However,
these
can
break
down
into
microplastics
(MPs)
through
several
processes,
including
natural
weathering,
mechanical
wear
tear,
industrial
activities,
such
as
fine
powder
production,
other
human-induced
processes.
MPs
contaminate
the
environment
pose
a
significant
threat
human
health
safety.
Additionally,
be
horizontally
vertically
distributed
within
soil
environment.
interact
with
cadmium
(Cd)
in
Cd-contaminated
soils,
thereby
forming
co-exposed
stress
risks.
Considering
widespread
distribution
of
Cd
soil,
this
article
reviews
interactions
ecological
effects
combined
literature
visualization
analysis.
The
systematic
review
shows
that
MP–Cd
pollution
significantly
alter
physico-chemical
properties
thus
influencing
individual
contaminants
(Cd
or
MPs)
modifying
microbial
community.
migration
contribute
oxidative
on
animals
plants,
potential
implications
for
aboveground
food
chain.
This
paper
aims
identify
future
research
directions
priorities
addressing
provide
scientific
guidance
remediation
management
MP-Cd
joint
exposure
site
environments.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
58(21), С. 9071 - 9081
Опубликована: Май 15, 2024
Little
research
exists
on
the
magnitude,
variability,
and
uncertainty
of
human
exposure
to
airborne
micro-
nanoplastics
(AMNPs),
despite
their
critical
role
in
MNPs.
We
probabilistically
estimate
global
intake
AMNPs
through
three
main
pathways:
indoor
inhalation,
outdoor
ingestion
during
meals,
for
both
children
adults.
The
median
inhalation
AMPs
is
1,207.7
(90%
CI,
42.5–8.48
×
104)
1,354.7
47.4–9.55
N/capita/day
adults,
respectively.
annual
13.18
mg/capita/a
19.10
which
approximately
one-fifth
one-third
mass
a
standard
stamp,
assuming
consistent
daily
medians.
majority
AMP
number
occurs
while
deposited
meals
contributes
most
terms
mass.
Furthermore,
ANP
9,638.1
N/day
(8.23
10–6
μg/d)
5,410.6
(4.62
respectively,
compared
5.30
105
(5.79
10–4
6.00
(6.55
via
inhalation.
Considering
increased
toxicity
smaller
MNPs,
significant
ANPs
inhaled
warrants
great
attention.
Collaborative
efforts
are
imperative
further
elucidate
combat
current
MPN
risks.
