Microplastics as an emerging threat to the global environment and human health
In recent years, there has been mounting concern about the bearing of microplastics on
human health and the comprehensive natural environment. These particles come from a …
human health and the comprehensive natural environment. These particles come from a …
Systematic Review on Indoor Microplastics: Unveiling Sources, Exposure Pathways, and Human Health Implications
Indoor microplastics present a noteworthy and all-encompassing environmental issue that
requires careful attention and contemplation. This comprehensive review navigates the …
requires careful attention and contemplation. This comprehensive review navigates the …
Toxic effects of aging mask microplastics on E. coli and dynamic changes in extracellular polymeric matter
Contamination of disposable medical masks has become a growing problem globally in the
wake of Covid-19 due to their widespread use and improper disposal. Three different mask …
wake of Covid-19 due to their widespread use and improper disposal. Three different mask …
Formulation controls the potential neuromuscular toxicity of polyethylene photoproducts in developing zebrafish
Sunlight transforms plastic into water-soluble products, the potential toxicity of which
remains unresolved, particularly for vertebrate animals. We evaluated acute toxicity and …
remains unresolved, particularly for vertebrate animals. We evaluated acute toxicity and …
Ranking the accelerated weathering of plastic polymers
The timespans over which different plastics degrade in the environment are poorly
understood. This study aimed to rank the degradation speed of five widespread plastic …
understood. This study aimed to rank the degradation speed of five widespread plastic …
Effects of erythromycin on biofilm formation and resistance mutation of Escherichia coli on pristine and UV-aged polystyrene microplastics
Microplastics (MPs) and antibiotics co-occur widely in the environment and pose combined
risk to microbial communities. The present study investigated the effects of erythromycin on …
risk to microbial communities. The present study investigated the effects of erythromycin on …
Tracking Dynamic Chemical Reactivity Networks with High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry: A Case of Microplastic-Derived Dissolved Organic Carbon
V Albergamo, W Wohlleben… - Environmental Science & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Chemical degradation testing often involves monitoring the loss of a chemical or the
evolution of a single diagnostic product through time. Here, we demonstrate a novel …
evolution of a single diagnostic product through time. Here, we demonstrate a novel …
Effects of UV light on physicochemical changes in thermoplastic polyurethanes: Mechanism and disinfection byproduct formation
X Cheng, J Wu, B Yu, M Zhang, M Miao, H Mackey, Y Li - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The presence of microplastics (MPs) products and particles in the environment can
significantly impact the human body. Most MPs that enter the environment also enter the …
significantly impact the human body. Most MPs that enter the environment also enter the …
Everything falls apart: How solids degrade and release nanomaterials, composite fragments, and microplastics
To ensure the safe use of materials, one must assess the identity and quantity of exposure.
Solid materials, such as plastics, metals, coatings and cements, degrade to some extent …
Solid materials, such as plastics, metals, coatings and cements, degrade to some extent …
Modeling the degradation of polypropylene and polystyrene under shock compression and mechanical cleaving using the ReaxFF force field
T Panczyk, K Nieszporek, P Wolski - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) underwent a comprehensive investigation into
their mechanical and chemical degradation through reactive molecular dynamics …
their mechanical and chemical degradation through reactive molecular dynamics …