The production and use of plastics has constantly increased over the last 30 years. Over one
third of the plastics is used in disposables, which are discarded within three years of their …

Plastics impact our daily lives. Unfortunately, it is the disuse and disposal of these items that
may affect us the greatest. Plastic, micro-and nano-sized particles, likely from bulk …

Recent research has made it clear that humans are ubiquitously exposed to microplastics
and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) via inhalation, dermal exposure and ingestion. Global plastic …

There is increasing evidence that humans are exposed to microplastic particles through
contaminated food. Although suitable analytical methods are still lacking, it is likely that …

Highlights•Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPLs) are increasingly spread through air, land, and
seas.•Humans are exposed to MNPLs through different pathways: ingestion, inhalation, and …

In recent years, increasing global attention has focused on “microplastics”(MPs) and
“nanoplastics”(NPs) resulting in many studies on the effects of these compounds on …

Microplastics are a pollutant of environmental concern. Their presence in food destined for
human consumption and in air samples has been reported. Thus, microplastic exposure via …

Plastics are highly versatile materials that have brought huge societal benefits. They can be
manufactured at low cost and their lightweight and adaptable nature has a myriad of …

High concentrations of plastic debris have been observed in the oceans. Much of the recent
concern has focused on microplastics in the marine environment. Recent studies of the size …

Undoubtedly, plastics have changed human existence. These pervasive products are used
in nearly every field to include technological, biomedical, and domestic applications. Post …