Microplastics in human food chains: Food becoming a threat to health safety
While versatile application of plastics has generated huge benefits in our life, the 'plastic end-
of-life'comes with downsides of emerging concern is plastic particles within all parts of …
of-life'comes with downsides of emerging concern is plastic particles within all parts of …
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 …
Contributions of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in microplastic pollution research: A review
S Veerasingam, M Ranjani… - Critical Reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …
Microplastic fibers—underestimated threat to aquatic organisms?
A Rebelein, I Int-Veen, U Kammann… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Awareness of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments increased strongly during the
last decade. Environmental monitoring studies detected microplastic items in every tested …
last decade. Environmental monitoring studies detected microplastic items in every tested …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in freshwaters and drinking water: Critical review and assessment of data quality
Microplastics have recently been detected in drinking water as well as in drinking water
sources. This presence has triggered discussions on possible implications for human health …
sources. This presence has triggered discussions on possible implications for human health …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics and seafood: lower trophic organisms at highest risk of contamination
Microplastic debris is a prevalent global pollutant that poses a risk to marine organisms and
ecological processes. It is also suspected to pose a risk to marine food security; however …
ecological processes. It is also suspected to pose a risk to marine food security; however …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Quantitative overview of marine debris ingested by marine megafauna
S Kühn, JA Van Franeker - Marine pollution bulletin, 2020 - Elsevier
This review quantifies plastic interaction in marine biota. Firstly, entanglement and ingestion
records for all marine birds, mammals, turtles, fish, and invertebrate species, are …
records for all marine birds, mammals, turtles, fish, and invertebrate species, are …