Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review

AI Osman, M Hosny, AS Eltaweil, S Omar… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent
discovery of microplastics in most ecosystems. Here, we review the sources, formation …

From natural environment to animal tissues: A review of microplastics (nanoplastics) translocation and hazards studies

X Dong, X Liu, Q Hou, Z Wang - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] A review of potential human health impacts of micro-and nanoplastics exposure

JL Xu, X Lin, JJ Wang, AA Gowen - Science of the Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
This systematic review aims to summarize the current knowledge on biological effects of
micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) on human health based on mammalian systems. An …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of the impacts of exposure to micro-and nano-plastics on human tissue accumulation and health

Y Feng, C Tu, R Li, D Wu, J Yang, Y Xia… - Eco-Environment & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Micro-and nano-plastics (MNPs) pollution has become a pressing global environmental
issue, with growing concerns regarding its impact on human health. However, evidence of …

[HTML][HTML] Polystyrene microplastic particles in the food chain: Characteristics and toxicity-A review

SA Siddiqui, S Singh, NA Bahmid, DJH Shyu… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polystyrene (PS) is a crucial material for modern plastic manufacturers, but its widespread
use and direct discard in the environment severely affect the food chain. This review …

[HTML][HTML] Polystyrene micro-and nano-particle coexposure injures fetal thalamus by inducing ROS-mediated cell apoptosis

D Yang, J Zhu, X Zhou, D Pan, S Nan, R Yin… - Environment …, 2022 - Elsevier
The adverse effects of plastic on adult animal and human health have been receiving
increasing attention. However, its potential toxicity to fetuses has not been fully elucidated …

Potential health impact of microplastics: a review of environmental distribution, human exposure, and toxic effects

Y Li, L Tao, Q Wang, F Wang, G Li… - Environment & Health, 2023 - ACS Publications
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the global environment. As a typical emerging pollutant, its
potential health hazards have been widely concerning. In this brief paper, we introduce the …

A review of the endocrine disrupting effects of micro and nano plastic and their associated chemicals in mammals

S Ullah, S Ahmad, X Guo, S Ullah, S Ullah… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Over the years, the vaste expansion of plastic manufacturing has dramatically increased the
environmental impact of microplastics [MPs] and nanoplastics [NPs], making them a threat to …

Micro (nano) plastics prevalence, food web interactions, and toxicity assessment in aquatic organisms: a review

NU Benson, OD Agboola, OH Fred-Ahmadu… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Plastic pollution is a fast-rising environmental catastrophe. Microplastics and nanoplastics
(MNPs) are ubiquitous components of most aquatic environments, and their burgeoning …

Placental plastics in young women from general population correlate with reduced foetal growth in IUGR pregnancies

F Amereh, N Amjadi, A Mohseni-Bandpei… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Constant exposure to plastics particulates has raised concerns against human health,
particularly when it comes to birth outcomes. The present study explores the first appraisal of …