Migration testing of microplastics in plastic food-contact materials: Release, characterization, pollution level, and influencing factors

VC Shruti, G Kutralam-Muniasamy - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermal stresses during storage and usage impact plastic food-contact materials, causing
microplastic migration into food. The research on this topic has recently garnered significant …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics and nanoplastics in tea: Sources, characteristics and potential impacts

NJH Fard, F Jahedi, A Turner - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent scientific studies have raised concerns about the presence and potential impacts of
microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in tea-based drinks. This review critically examines …

Kinetics and toxicity of nanoplastics in ex vivo exposed human whole blood as a model to understand their impact on human health

JA Arranz, A Villacorta, L Rubio… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The ubiquitous presence of nanoplastics (NPLs) in the environment is considered of great
health concern. Due to their size, NPLs can cross both the intestinal and pulmonary barriers …

[HTML][HTML] Fluorescent labeling of micro/nanoplastics for biological applications with a focus on “true-to-life" tracking

A Villacorta, C Cazorla-Ares, V Fuentes-Cebrian… - Journal of hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increased environmental presence of micro-/nanoplastics (MNPLs) and the potential
health risks associated with their exposure classify them as environmental pollutants with …

Are bioplastics safe? Hazardous effects of polylactic acid (PLA) nanoplastics in Drosophila

M Alaraby, D Abass, M Farre, A Hernández… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The expanded uses of bioplastics require understanding the potential health risks
associated with their exposure. To address this issue, Drosophila melanogaster as a …

Differences in toxicity induced by the various polymer types of nanoplastics on HepG2 cells

L Ma, Z Wu, Z Lu, L Yan, X Dong, Z Dai, R Sun… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The problem of microplastics (MPs) contamination in food has gradually come to the fore.
MPs can be transmitted through the food chain and accumulate within various organisms …

[HTML][HTML] Teabag-derived micro/nanoplastics (true-to-life MNPLs) as a surrogate for real-life exposure scenarios

G Banaei, D Abass, A Tavakolpournegari… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The potential health implications of environmental micro/nanoplastics (MNPLs) are
increasingly concerning. Beyond environmental exposure, other sources such as food …

Quantitative and rapid detection of nanoplastics labeled by luminescent metal phenolic networks using surface-enhanced Raman scattering

H Ye, EB Esfahani, I Chiu, M Mohseni, G Gao… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating prevalence of nanoplastics contamination in environmental ecosystems has
emerged as a significant health hazard. Conventional analytical methods are suboptimal …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of microplastics emissions in kitchens: Understanding the links with diseases in daily life

Y Liu, Y Cao, H Li, H Liu, L Bi, Q Chen, R Peng - Environment International, 2024 - Elsevier
The intensification of microplastics (MPs) pollution has emerged as a formidable
environmental challenge, with profound global implications. The pervasive presence of MPs …

[HTML][HTML] Polylactic acid nanoplastics (PLA-NPLs) induce adverse effects on an in vitro model of the human lung epithelium: the Calu-3 air-liquid interface (ALI) barrier

A García-Rodríguez, J Gutiérrez, A Villacorta… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The expected increments in the production/use of bioplastics, as an alternative to petroleum-
based plastics, require a deep understanding of their potential environmental and health …