Environmental dimensions of the protein corona

KE Wheeler, AJ Chetwynd, KM Fahy, BS Hong… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The adsorption of biomolecules to the surface of engineered nanomaterials, known as
corona formation, defines their biological identity by altering their surface properties and …

[HTML][HTML] Micro-and nano-plastics activation of oxidative and inflammatory adverse outcome pathways

M Hu, D Palić - Redox biology, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have attracted considerable attention in
the recent years as potential threats to the ecosystem and public health. This review …

[HTML][HTML] Micro-and nanoplastic toxicity on aquatic life: Determining factors

T Kögel, Ø Bjorøy, B Toto, AM Bienfait… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution has become a major environmental concern due to its omnipresence and
degradation to smaller particles. The potential toxicological effects of micro-and nanoplastic …

Recent advances in toxicological research of nanoplastics in the environment: A review

M Shen, Y Zhang, Y Zhu, B Song, G Zeng, D Hu… - Environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nanoplastics have attracted increasing attention in recent years due to their widespread
existence in the environment and the potential adverse effects on living organisms. In this …

Airborne microplastics: consequences to human health?

JC Prata - Environmental pollution, 2018 - Elsevier
Microplastics have recently been detected in atmospheric fallout in Greater Paris. Due to
their small size, they can be inhaled and may induce lesions in the respiratory system …

[HTML][HTML] Toxic chemicals and persistent organic pollutants associated with micro-and nanoplastics pollution

CO Okoye, CI Addey, O Oderinde, JO Okoro… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Interaction of nanoplastics with extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in the aquatic environment: A special reference to eco-corona formation and associated …

M Junaid, J Wang - Water research, 2021 - Elsevier
Nanoplastics (NPs) are plastic particles with sizes ranging between 1 and 1000 nm,
exhibiting exceptional qualities such as large surface area, lightweight, durability; therefore …

Uptake, tissue distribution, and toxicity of polystyrene nanoparticles in developing zebrafish (Danio rerio)

JA Pitt, JS Kozal, N Jayasundara, A Massarsky… - Aquatic Toxicology, 2018 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution is a critical environmental concern and comprises the majority of
anthropogenic debris in the ocean, including macro, micro, and likely nanoscale (less than …

Hemocytes: a useful tool for assessing the toxicity of microplastics, heavy metals, and pesticides on aquatic invertebrates

F Impellitteri, AS Curpăn, G Plăvan, A Ciobica… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Invertebrates have long been an important tool for assessing water pollution due to their
characteristics as intermediate consumers in aquatic ecosystem food chains. Most of the …

Coronas of micro/nano plastics: a key determinant in their risk assessments

J Cao, Q Yang, J Jiang, T Dalu, A Kadushkin… - Particle and Fibre …, 2022 - Springer
As an emerging pollutant in the life cycle of plastic products, micro/nanoplastics (M/NPs) are
increasingly being released into the natural environment. Substantial concerns have been …