[HTML][HTML] Determination of atmospherically deposited microplastics in moss: Method development and performance evaluation

M Wenzel, J Schoettl, L Pruin, B Fischer, C Wolf… - Green Analytical …, 2023 - Elsevier
The investigation of atmospheric microplastic pollution is a rising topic within microplastic
research. However, sampling strategies concerning atmospheric microplastics are not …

Characteristics, distribution patterns and sources of atmospheric microplastics in the Bohai and Yellow Seas, China

Z Liu, T Liang, X Liu - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Although the prevalence of microplastics in the atmosphere has recently received
considerable attention, there is little information available regarding the distribution of …

Behavioral impairments and disrupted mitochondrial energy metabolism induced by polypropylene microplastics in zebrafish larvae

J Hua, T Zhang, X Chen, B Zhu, M Zhao, K Fu… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polypropylene microplastics (PP-MPs) are emerging pollutant commonly detected in various
environmental matrices and organisms, while their adverse effects and mechanisms are not …

Surface interaction of vancomycin with polystyrene microplastics and its effect on human serum albumin

LA Vinod, D Rajendran, M Shivashankar… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics have a well-documented ability to adsorb various chemicals and contaminants
found in the environment. By similar mechanisms, when medicines are stored in plastic …

Preliminary study of the occurrence of microplastics in the sediments of the Rzeszów reservoir using the laser direct infrared (LDIR) method

W Strojny, R Gruca-Rokosz, M Cieśla - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper reports preliminary findings on microplastic (MP) presence in Rzeszów Reservoir
sediment, Poland, considering ecotoxicological risks. Sediment samples were collected from …

[HTML][HTML] Beneath the water column: Uncovering microplastic pollution in the sublittoral coastal sediments of the Canary Islands, Spain

C Villanova-Solano, FJ Díaz-Peña… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Marine ecosystems pollution by microplastics (MPs) is a global problem of special concern.
The present study examines the prevalence and distribution of MPs and cellulosic particles …

Microplastic and plastic pollution: impact on respiratory disease and health

GF Vasse, BN Melgert - European Respiratory Review, 2024 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Throughout their lifecycle, from production to use and upon disposal, plastics release
chemicals and particles known as micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) that can accumulate in …

Airborne Nanoplastics Exposure Inducing Irreversible Glucose Increase and Complete Hepatic Insulin Resistance

Z Yang, H Dong, Y Gao, S Liu, L Chen… - Environmental …, 2024 - ACS Publications
As an emerging type of pollutant, microplastics have become a global environmental
problem. Approximately, a fifth of the global burden of type 2 diabetes can be attributed to air …

[HTML][HTML] Combined effects of polystyrene nanoplastics and lipopolysaccharide on testosterone biosynthesis and inflammation in mouse testis

Y Li, Y Liu, Y Chen, C Yao, S Yu, J Qu, G Chen… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (MPs)/nanoplastics (NPs), as a source and vector of pathogenic
bacteria, are widely distributed in the natural environments. Here, we investigated the …

Micro (nano) plastics in human urine: A surprising contrast between Chongqing's urban and rural regions

X Song, T Chen, Z Chen, L Du, X Qiu, Y Zhang… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (100 nm–5 mm) and nanoplastics (< 100 nm) collectively referred to
as micro (nano) plastics (MNPs), which are emerging pollutants all over the world …