Environment International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 109377 - 109377
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
The
presence
of
microplastics
in
the
human
body
and
their
potential
health
risks
have
drawn
widespread
attention
recent
years.
Microplastics
been
detected
blood,
though
pathways
entry
remain
unclear.
This
study
employed
Raman
spectroscopy
energy
dispersive
to
evaluate
microplastic
release
characteristics
intravenous
medical
devices,
aiming
investigate
influencing
factors
risk
entering
bloodstream.
results
showed
that
were
found
three
widely-used
with
abundances
ranging
from
0.44
2.00
items/n.
Polyethylene,
polypropylene
(46.2
%),
fragments
(96.7
white
(86.8
%)
predominant
characteristics.
Factors
such
as
brand,
specifications,
usage
scenarios
influence
release,
leading
differences
detection
rates
among
different
devices
(0-100%).
Repeated
use
significantly
increases
(p
<
0.05).
Notably,
built-in
filtration
membranes
do
not
completely
retain
may
pose
a
shedding
fibers
themselves.
Using
exposure
assessment
model,
estimated
per
person
year
was
3.75
items
for
syringe,
6.22
infusion
set,
0.35
vein
detained
needle.
Overall,
although
amount
through
injection
is
lower
than
dietary
other
pathways,
direct
into
bloodstream
remains
concern.
research
provides
critical
evidence
understanding
blood
plastic
offering
significant
scientific
value
assessing
safety
device
use.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
317, С. 100138 - 100138
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
In
this
study,
the
literature
has
been
reviewed
for
following
purposes:
(1)
to
summarize
land-based
and
marine-based
sources
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
marine
environment,
(2)
evaluate
abundance
MPs
waters
factors
affecting
MP
waters,
(3)
review
general
polymer
types,
shapes,
sizes
colors
determine
dominant
characteristics
(4)
reveal
negative
effects
on
various
organisms
(phytoplankton,
zooplankton,
corals,
fish,
sea
turtles,
seabirds).
This
present
provides
an
overview
sources,
abundance,
which
may
guide
future
plastic/MP
pollution
management
strategies
improvement
removal
methods
from
waters.
Additionally,
highlights
presence
organism
environment
organisms.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(3), С. 273 - 279
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024
Tap
water
nano/microplastics
(NMPs)
escaping
from
centralized
treatment
systems
are
of
increasing
global
concern,
because
they
pose
potential
health
risk
to
humans
via
consumption.
Drinking
boiled
water,
an
ancient
tradition
in
some
Asian
countries,
is
supposedly
beneficial
for
human
health,
as
boiling
can
remove
chemicals
and
most
biological
substances.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
effective
removing
NMPs
tap
water.
Herein
we
present
evidence
that
polystyrene,
polyethylene,
polypropylene
coprecipitate
with
calcium
carbonate
(CaCO3)
incrustants
upon
boiling.
Boiling
hard
(>120
mg
L–1
CaCO3)
at
least
80%
size
between
0.1
150
μm.
Elevated
temperatures
promote
CaCO3
nucleation
on
NMPs,
resulting
the
encapsulation
aggregation
within
incrustants.
This
simple
boiling-water
strategy
"decontaminate"
household
has
harmlessly
alleviating
intake
through
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
319, С. 100569 - 100569
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024
The
field
of
water
and
wastewater
purification
is
witnessing
notable
growth
with
ceramic
membrane
technology,
showcasing
a
steady
yearly
expansion
12
%
due
to
its
inherent
advantages.
Ceramic
technology
demonstrates
remarkable
stability
in
both
chemical
thermal
conditions,
exhibits
propensity
for
low
fouling,
facilitates
long-term
usage,
rendering
it
paramount
importance
the
treatment
contaminated
water.
Several
nations,
including
United
Kingdom,
States,
Japan,
Singapore,
have
established
full-scale
plants
exploit
appeal
realm
treatment.
This
review
mainly
investigates
effectiveness
technology's
use
variety
industries,
mining
petrochemicals.
Additionally,
article
entails
an
in-depth
exploration
comparative
performance
distinct
membranes.
Lastly,
future
development
cost-effective
membranes
proposed
further
enhancements
this
domain
are
also
discussed.
will
provide
insight
into
technological
approach
researchers
develop
noble
ensure
purification.
