Microplastics and plastics-associated contaminants in food and beverages; Global trends, concentrations, and human exposure

M Sewwandi, H Wijesekara, AU Rajapaksha… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics has become a global concern due to their ubiquitous presence which poses
unavoidable human exposure risks. Geographical distribution and yearly trends of research …

Current progress in treatment technologies for plastic waste (bisphenol A) in aquatic environment: Occurrence, toxicity and remediation mechanisms

N Kataria, D Bhushan, R Gupta, S Rajendran… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a type of endocrine disrupting compound (EDC) that is being widely
used in the production of polycarbonate and epoxy resins. In the last few years, human …

Nano-remediation technologies for the sustainable mitigation of persistent organic pollutants

L Fei, M Bilal, SA Qamar, HM Imran, A Riasat… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The absence of novel and efficient methods for the elimination of persistent organic
pollutants (POPs) from the environment is a serious concern in the society. The pollutants …

A critical review of presence, removal and potential impacts of endocrine disruptors bisphenol A

J Xing, S Zhang, M Zhang, J Hou - … and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic organic compound that is mainly used in the production of
polymer materials polycarbonate and epoxy resin. Widespread use and irregular processing …

An overview of the occurrence, fate, and human risks of the bisphenol‐A present in plastic materials, components, and products

JN Hahladakis, E Iacovidou… - Integrated …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Magnetic nanoflowers: A hybrid platform for enzyme immobilization

PD Patil, RK Kelkar, NP Patil, PV Pise… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The use of organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers as a support material for enzyme
immobilization has gained significant attention in recent years due to their high stability …

Plastic waste management in India: Challenges, opportunities, and roadmap for circular economy

R Hossain, MT Islam, R Shanker, D Khan, KES Locock… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste (PW) is one of the most rapid-growing waste streams in municipal solid waste
all over the world. India has become a global player in the plastic value chain. Despite low …

Endocrine disrupting chemical Bisphenol A and its potential effects on female health

IA Kawa, Q Fatima, SA Mir, H Jeelani… - Diabetes & Metabolic …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background and aim A large number of chemical compounds with endocrine-disrupting
activity have been documented. These chemicals are ubiquitous and widely used in many …

Cardiovascular toxicity and mechanism of bisphenol A and emerging risk of bisphenol S

YF Zhang, C Shan, Y Wang, LL Qian, DD Jia… - Science of the total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Epidemiological and animal studies indicate that increased exposure to bisphenol A (BPA)
induces various human cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including myocardial infarction …

The effects of bisphenol A on human male infertility: A review of current epidemiological studies

M Presunto, M Mariana, M Lorigo… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) can have a harmful effect on the human body's
endocrine system and thus adversely affect the development, reproduction, neurological …