Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity of microplastics in the human body and health implications
Abstract Microplastics (MPs;< 5 mm) in the biosphere draws public concern about their
potential health impacts. Humans are potentially exposed to MPs via ingestion, inhalation …
potential health impacts. Humans are potentially exposed to MPs via ingestion, inhalation …
A review of human exposure to microplastics and insights into microplastics as obesogens
K Kannan, K Vimalkumar - Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The ubiquitous exposure of humans to microplastics (MPs) through inhalation of particles in
air and ingestion in dust, water, and diet is well established. Humans are estimated to ingest …
air and ingestion in dust, water, and diet is well established. Humans are estimated to ingest …
Microplastics in the environment: a critical overview on its fate, toxicity, implications, management, and bioremediation strategies
A Thacharodi, R Meenatchi, S Hassan… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics are small plastic pieces ranging in size from 1μ to< 5 mm in diameter, are
water-soluble, and can be either primary as they are initially created in small sizes or …
water-soluble, and can be either primary as they are initially created in small sizes or …
Evidence of microplastic translocation in wild-caught fish and implications for microplastic accumulation dynamics in food webs
HK McIlwraith, J Kim, P Helm, SP Bhavsar… - Environmental …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The presence of microplastics within the gut of animals is well documented. Whether
microplastics bioaccumulate in organisms and biomagnify in food webs remains unclear …
microplastics bioaccumulate in organisms and biomagnify in food webs remains unclear …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in wild fish from North East Atlantic Ocean and its potential for causing neurotoxic effects, lipid oxidative damage, and human health risks …
Microplastics (MP) pollution has received increased attention over the last few years.
However, while the number of studies documentating the ingestion of microplastics by fish …
However, while the number of studies documentating the ingestion of microplastics by fish …
A comparative review of microplastics and nanoplastics: Toxicity hazards on digestive, reproductive and nervous system
K Yin, Y Wang, H Zhao, D Wang, M Guo, M Mu… - Science of the total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to its excellent physical and chemical properties and low price, plastic has replaced part
of the use of stone, wood and metal. The inability to degrade and improper handling have …
of the use of stone, wood and metal. The inability to degrade and improper handling have …
Microplastics in the environment: intake through the food web, human exposure and toxicological effects
Recently, studies on microplastics (MPs) have increased rapidly due to the growing
awareness of the potential health risks related to their occurrence. The first part of this review …
awareness of the potential health risks related to their occurrence. The first part of this review …
Microplastics in the environment: A critical review of current understanding and identification of future research needs
Z Akdogan, B Guven - Environmental pollution, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (plastic particles< 5 mm) are a contaminant of increasing
ecotoxicological concern in aquatic environments, as well as for human health. Although …
ecotoxicological concern in aquatic environments, as well as for human health. Although …
Microplastics in fish and fishmeal: an emerging environmental challenge?
Microplastics are contaminants of emerging concern; they are ingested by marine biota.
About a quarter of global marine fish landings is used to produce fishmeal for animal and …
About a quarter of global marine fish landings is used to produce fishmeal for animal and …
Microplastics in aquatic environments: toxicity to trigger ecological consequences
The prevalence of microplastic debris in aquatic ecosystems as a result of anthropogenic
activity has received worldwide attention. Although extensive research has reported …
activity has received worldwide attention. Although extensive research has reported …