Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024
As
an
emerging
type
of
pollutant,
microplastics
have
become
a
global
environmental
problem.
Approximately,
fifth
the
burden
2
diabetes
can
be
attributed
to
air
particulate
pollution.
However,
scientific
knowledge
remains
limited
about
effects
airborne
nanoplastics
(NPs)
exposure
on
metabolic
diseases.
In
this
experiment,
whole-body
system
was
used
simulate
real
atmospheric
environment,
and
three
concentrations
combined
with
actual
concentration
were
selected
explore
NPs
Based
histological
analyses,
studies,
gene
expression,
metabolites,
molecular
signaling
mice
exposed
observed
show
phenotype
systemic
inflammation
complete
insulin
resistance
featuring
excessive
drinking
eating,
weight
loss,
elevated
blood
glucose,
decreased
triglyceride
levels.
After
exposure,
intolerant
glucose
tolerant
insulin.
addition,
could
result
in
long-term
irreversible
hyperglycemia.
Together,
research
findings
provide
strong
basis
for
understanding
hazards
nanopollution
disorders.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(18), С. 3282 - 3282
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2023
Plastics
have
inundated
the
world,
with
microplastics
(MPs)
being
small
particles,
less
than
5
mm
in
size,
originating
from
various
sources.
They
pervade
ecosystems
such
as
freshwater
and
marine
environments,
soils,
atmosphere.
MPs,
due
to
their
size
strong
adsorption
capacity,
pose
a
threat
plants
by
inhibiting
seed
germination,
root
elongation,
nutrient
absorption.
The
accumulation
of
MPs
induces
oxidative
stress,
cytotoxicity,
genotoxicity
plants,
which
also
impacts
plant
development,
mineral
nutrition,
photosynthesis,
toxic
accumulation,
metabolite
production
tissues.
Furthermore,
roots
can
absorb
nanoplastics
(NPs),
are
then
distributed
stems,
leaves,
fruits.
As
NPs
harm
organisms
ecosystems,
they
raise
concerns
about
physical
damage
effects
on
animals,
potential
impact
human
health
via
food
webs.
Understanding
environmental
fate
is
essential,
along
strategies
reduce
release
mitigate
consequences.
However,
full
understanding
different
plastics,
whether
traditional
or
biodegradable,
development
yet
be
achieved.
This
review
offers
an
up-to-date
overview
latest
known
plastics
plants.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
929, С. 172577 - 172577
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
Microplastics
are
a
prolific
environmental
contaminant
that
have
been
evidenced
in
human
tissues.
Human
uptake
of
microplastic
occurs
via
inhalation
airborne
fibres
and
ingestion
microplastic-contaminated
foods
beverages.
Plastic
PTFE-coated
cookware
food
contact
materials
may
release
micro-
nanoplastics
into
during
preparation.
In
this
study,
the
extent
to
which
non-plastic,
new
plastic
old
releases
microplastics
prepared
is
investigated.
Jelly
used
as
simulant,
undergoing
series
processing
steps
including
heating,
cooling,
mixing,
slicing
storage
replicate
preparation
undertaken
home
kitchens.
Using
non-plastic
did
not
introduce
simulant.
Conversely,
using
resulted
significant
increases
contamination.
comprised
PTFE,
polyethylene
polypropylene
particulates
fibrous
particles,
ranging
13-318
μm.
Assuming
meal
was
daily
per
prescribed
methodology,
be
contributing
2409-4964
annum
homecooked
food.
The
health
implications
ingesting
remains
unclear.
Environmental Pollution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
362, С. 124960 - 124960
Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
a
group
of
emerging
contaminants
that
attracted
increasing
scientific
and
societal
attention
over
the
past
decade.
So
far,
most
studies
on
MPs
focus
characterizing
their
occurrence,
fate,
impact
in
aquatic
environment.
In
contrast,
very
little
is
known
about
magnitude,
patterns,
associated
risks
human
exposure
to
MPs,
particularly
indoors,
despite
people
spending
time
indoors.
This
paper
provides
first
study
hitherto
indoor
air
via
both
active
passive
sampling
from
30
homes
workplaces
Birmingham,
UK.
The
average
concentration
samples
was
15.6
±
5.4
MP/m
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024
As
an
emerging
type
of
pollutant,
microplastics
have
become
a
global
environmental
problem.
Approximately,
fifth
the
burden
2
diabetes
can
be
attributed
to
air
particulate
pollution.
However,
scientific
knowledge
remains
limited
about
effects
airborne
nanoplastics
(NPs)
exposure
on
metabolic
diseases.
In
this
experiment,
whole-body
system
was
used
simulate
real
atmospheric
environment,
and
three
concentrations
combined
with
actual
concentration
were
selected
explore
NPs
Based
histological
analyses,
studies,
gene
expression,
metabolites,
molecular
signaling
mice
exposed
observed
show
phenotype
systemic
inflammation
complete
insulin
resistance
featuring
excessive
drinking
eating,
weight
loss,
elevated
blood
glucose,
decreased
triglyceride
levels.
After
exposure,
intolerant
glucose
tolerant
insulin.
addition,
could
result
in
long-term
irreversible
hyperglycemia.
Together,
research
findings
provide
strong
basis
for
understanding
hazards
nanopollution
disorders.
