Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review was to summarise current evidence
that some environmental chemicals may be able to interfere in the endocrine regulation of …

Every year millions of tons of plastic are produced around the world and humans are
increasingly exposed to them. This constant exposure to plastics has raised some concerns …

Plastic debris in the environment contains plasticizers, such as phthalates (PAEs), that can
be released during plastic aging. Here, two common plastic materials, an insulation layer of …

We investigated microplastics in the digestive tracts of 64 Japanese anchovy (Engraulis
japonicus) sampled in Tokyo Bay. Plastic was detected in 49 out of 64 fish (77%), with 2.3 …

Plastic films have become an integral part of fruit and vegetable production systems, but
their release of phthalate acid esters (PAEs) is a threat to human health. The release kinetics …

Plastics are used widely everywhere in our life and without plastic, modern civilization would
indeed look very diverse. This study focuses on the toxic effects of plastic on human health …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review exposure assessment issues that need to be
addressed in designing and interpreting epidemiology studies of phthalates, a class of …

By 2010, the worldwide annual production of plastics will surpass 300 million tons. Plastics
are indispensable materials in modern society, and many products manufactured from …

The extraordinary chemical and physical properties of materials at the nanometer scale
enable novel applications ranging from structural strength enhancement and energy …

Phthalates are multifunctional chemicals that are used in a variety of consumer products
including cosmetic and personal care products. This study aims at determining phthalate …