Microplastics and nanoplastics in the marine-atmosphere environment
The discovery of atmospheric micro (nano) plastic transport and ocean–atmosphere
exchange points to a highly complex marine plastic cycle, with negative implications for …
exchange points to a highly complex marine plastic cycle, with negative implications for …
[HTML][HTML] There's something in the air: a review of sources, prevalence and behaviour of microplastics in the atmosphere
Literature regarding microplastics in the atmosphere has advanced in recent years.
However, studies have been undertaken in isolation with minimal collaboration and …
However, studies have been undertaken in isolation with minimal collaboration and …
[HTML][HTML] Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy
LC Jenner, JM Rotchell, RT Bennett, M Cowen… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Airborne microplastics (MPs) have been sampled globally, and their concentration is known
to increase in areas of high human population and activity, especially indoors. Respiratory …
to increase in areas of high human population and activity, especially indoors. Respiratory …
Detection and analysis of microplastics in human sputum
S Huang, X Huang, R Bi, Q Guo, X Yu… - … science & technology, 2022 - ACS Publications
Microplastic pollution is an emerging environmental problem, and little research has focused
on its impact on the human body. Based on retrospective case series, the study required …
on its impact on the human body. Based on retrospective case series, the study required …
Direct radiative effects of airborne microplastics
Microplastics are now recognized as widespread contaminants in the atmosphere, where,
due to their small size and low density, they can be transported with winds around the …
due to their small size and low density, they can be transported with winds around the …
Evidence of free tropospheric and long-range transport of microplastic at Pic du Midi Observatory
S Allen, D Allen, F Baladima, VR Phoenix… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The emerging threat of atmospheric microplastic pollution has prompted researchers to
study areas previously considered beyond the reach of plastic. Investigating the range of …
study areas previously considered beyond the reach of plastic. Investigating the range of …
Microplastics as an emerging source of particulate air pollution: A critical review
Accumulation of plastic litter exerts pressure on the environment. Microplastics (MPs)
pollution has become a universal challenge due to the overexploitation of plastic products …
pollution has become a universal challenge due to the overexploitation of plastic products …
Analyzing microplastics with Nile Red: Emerging trends, challenges, and prospects
The development and applications of effective analytical techniques for identification and
quantification of microplastics in diverse spheres are increasing in the scientific arena. Nile …
quantification of microplastics in diverse spheres are increasing in the scientific arena. Nile …
Sampling and quality assurance and quality control: a guide for scientists investigating the occurrence of microplastics across matrices
Plastic pollution is a defining environmental contaminant and is considered to be one of the
greatest environmental threats of the Anthropocene, with its presence documented across …
greatest environmental threats of the Anthropocene, with its presence documented across …
Airborne microplastics: Occurrence, sources, fate, risks and mitigation
X Zhao, Y Zhou, C Liang, J Song, S Yu, G Liao… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper serves to enhance the current knowledge base of airborne microplastics which is
significantly smaller than that of microplastics in marine, freshwater and terrestrial …
significantly smaller than that of microplastics in marine, freshwater and terrestrial …