Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastic (NPs) pollution is a global concern due to the
massive use of plastic products. Although there have been many studies on the treatments …

The prevalence of obesity and diabetes is an increasing global problem, especially in
developed countries, and is referred to as the twin epidemics. As such, advanced treatment …

Pesticides, which are associated with endocrine dysfunction, immunological dysregulation,
and cancer, are widespread sources of drinking water contamination. The state of Paraná …

The environmental impact associated with fossil fuel-based polymers has paved the way to
explore biopolymer-based plastics, their properties, and their applications. Bioplastics are …

With over 95% of bisphenol‐A (BPA) used in the production of polycarbonate (PC) and
epoxy resins, termed here as BPA‐based plastic materials, components, and products …

Chemicals can migrate from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drink bottles to their content
and recycling processes may concentrate or introduce new chemicals to the PET value …

Over the last few years, the microbiome has emerged as a high-priority research area to
discover missing links between brain health and gut dysbiosis. Emerging evidence suggests …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are toxic compounds that occur naturally or are the
output of anthropogenic activities that negatively impact both humans and wildlife. A number …

Importance Obesity and metabolic syndrome are highly prevalent among the US population
and are associated with the dysregulation of sex hormones. An increase in obesity and …

Plastics are complex chemical mixtures of polymers and various intentionally and
nonintentionally added substances. Despite the well-established links between certain …