A detailed review study on potential effects of microplastics and additives of concern on human health
C Campanale, C Massarelli, I Savino… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The distribution and abundance of microplastics into the world are so extensive that many
scientists use them as key indicators of the recent and contemporary period defining a new …
scientists use them as key indicators of the recent and contemporary period defining a new …
[HTML][HTML] Toxic chemicals and persistent organic pollutants associated with micro-and nanoplastics pollution
The prevalence of micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) across the various environments and
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …
Plastic pollution: a material problem?
JM Millican, S Agarwal - Macromolecules, 2021 - ACS Publications
The field of polymer science recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The excellent
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …
Microplastics in sewage sludge: distribution, toxicity, identification methods, and engineered technologies
Microplastic pollution is becoming a global challenge due to its long-term accumulation in
the environment, causing adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem. Sludge …
the environment, causing adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem. Sludge …
Understanding plasticiser leaching from polystyrene microplastics
AM Gulizia, K Patel, B Philippa, CA Motti… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution in our oceans is of growing concern particularly due to the presence of toxic
additives, such as plasticisers. Therefore, this work aims to develop a comprehensive …
additives, such as plasticisers. Therefore, this work aims to develop a comprehensive …
Recent advances in bio-based functional additives for polymers
In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …
Performance modifying techniques for recycled thermoplastics
A Ghosh - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2021 - Elsevier
Petro-derived commodity thermoplastics are relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and non-
biodegradable materials, which can be readily molded at high temperatures into a range of …
biodegradable materials, which can be readily molded at high temperatures into a range of …
Comparative evaluation of the carbonyl index of microplastics around the Japan coast
M Celik, H Nakano, K Uchida, A Isobe… - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
The carbonyl index (CI) of polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics (MPs)(2950
particles) collected in coastal waters around Japan was investigated. The CI of MPs was …
particles) collected in coastal waters around Japan was investigated. The CI of MPs was …
Modifications of polymers through the addition of ultraviolet absorbers to reduce the aging effect of accelerated and natural irradiation
The photooxidative degradation process of plastics caused by ultraviolet irradiation leads to
bond breaking, crosslinking, the elimination of volatiles, formation of free radicals, and …
bond breaking, crosslinking, the elimination of volatiles, formation of free radicals, and …
Microbial capability for the degradation of chemical additives present in petroleum-based plastic products: A review on current status and perspectives
S Carmen - Journal of hazardous materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastic additives are present as pollutants in the environment because they are released
from plastics and have been reported to be toxic to mammals. Due to this toxicity, it is crucial …
from plastics and have been reported to be toxic to mammals. Due to this toxicity, it is crucial …