Microplastics (MPs) have been found in the air, human nasal cavity, and lung, suggesting
that the respiratory tract is one of the important exposure routes for MPs. The lung is a direct …

Emerging Environmental Challenge: A Critical Review of Airborne Microplastics Page 1
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Background Israel is a regional" hotspot" of plastic pollution, with little discussion of potential
adverse health effects from exposure to plastic. This review aims to stimulate discussion and …

Given the convenience of using plastics, addressing the growing concerns about their
hazardous health effects is imperative. Consequently, a comprehensive risk assessment is …

Microplastics (MPs) are a group of emerging contaminants that attracted increasing scientific
and societal attention over the past decade. So far, most studies on MPs focus on …

The escalating spread of micro/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs), originating from plastic waste
fragmentation in the environment, is a growing global concern with detrimental effects on …

Microplastics (MPs) are synthetic solid particles or polymer matrices that range in size from 1
μm to 5 mm. MPs are widely present in the global biosphere, leading to increasing concerns …

Abstract Microplastics/nanoplastics (M/NPs) are pervasive in the environment, leading to
inevitable human exposure through various pathways and raising significant public and …

Plastic particles, particularly micro-and nanoparticles, are emerging pollutants due to the
ever-growing amount of plastics produced across a wide variety of sectors. When plastic …

This report summaries the outcome of a workshop focused on standardizing monitoring
strategies for Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs), including PFAS, flame retardants …