Pectin based finishing to mitigate the impact of microplastics released by polyamide fabrics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.062
Abstract: Washing processes of synthetic clothes have been identified as the main source of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems. Textile microfibres have been found in marine sediments and organisms, posing a real threat for the environment.… read more here.
Keywords: impact microplastics; based finishing; finishing mitigate; impact ... See more keywords
The impact of microplastics on marine environment: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2021.100552
Abstract: Abstract With increase in population, waste management is becoming a major issue, further recent studies also highlighted another serious issue of marine litter. It was observed that the human generated waste is accumulating in marine… read more here.
Keywords: review; marine environment; impact microplastics; microplastics marine ... See more keywords
Food and human safety: the impact of microplastics.
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2132212
Abstract: Plastic waste pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today. The amount of plastic in the environment continues to increase, and human exposure to microplastic (MP) has become a reality. This subject… read more here.
Keywords: food; impact microplastics; food human; safety impact ... See more keywords
Impact of Microplastics on the Ocular Surface
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043928
Abstract: Plastics are synthetic materials made from organic polymers that are ubiquitous in daily living and are especially important in the healthcare setting. However, recent advances have revealed the pervasive nature of microplastics, which are formed… read more here.
Keywords: impact microplastics; microplastics ocular; surface; ocular surface ... See more keywords
Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health
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DOI: 10.3390/nano11020496
Abstract: Plastics have enormous impacts to every aspect of daily life including technology, medicine and treatments, and domestic appliances. Most of the used plastics are thrown away by consumers after a single use, which has become… read more here.
Keywords: impact microplastics; nanoplastics human; micro nano; microplastics nanoplastics ... See more keywords