Detection and characterization of micro‐ and nano‐plastics in wastewater: Current status of preparatory & analytical techniques
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DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22267
Abstract: Micro‐ and nano‐plastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous emerging pollutants that have gained global traction due to their persistent nature and potential risks to the environment and human health. The physico‐chemical properties of MNPs such as size,… read more here.
Keywords: detection; mnps; nano plastics; micro nano ... See more keywords
Microplastics and nanoplastics: would they affect global biodiversity change?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05414-5
Abstract: Micro(nano)plastics, new emerging contaminants, are ubiquitously found in the environment due to continuous release and accumulation. Widespread micro(nano)plastics can increase their exposure to organisms, pose threats to the ecological environment and human health, and potentially… read more here.
Keywords: nano plastics; biodiversity change; micro nano; global biodiversity ... See more keywords
Effects of virgin micro- and nano-plastics on fish: Trends, meta-analysis and perspectives.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b05995
Abstract: Environmental plastic pollution is a major ecological and societal concern today. Over the last decade, a broad range of laboratory and experimental studies have complemented field observations in the hope of achieving a better understanding… read more here.
Keywords: micro nano; effects virgin; virgin micro; laboratory ... See more keywords
Environmentally persistent free radicals on micro- and nano-plastics: a double-edged sword to environmental and biological safety
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DOI: 10.1039/d5en00471c
Abstract: Environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) are a new kind of pollutant that are stable and persistent in the environment and are mainly produced on particles or organics under heating or... read more here.
Keywords: nano plastics; radicals micro; environmentally persistent; free radicals ... See more keywords
The micro(nano)plastics perspective: exploring cancer development and therapy
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DOI: 10.1186/s12943-025-02230-z
Abstract: Microplastics, as an emerging environmental pollutant, have received widespread attention for their potential impact on ecosystems and human health. Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and can be categorized… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; nano plastics; therapy; perspective exploring ... See more keywords
Unraveling the ecotoxicological effects of micro and nano-plastics on aquatic organisms and human health
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DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1390510
Abstract: Plastic pollution ranks among the most severe environmental disasters caused by humans, generating millions of tonnes of waste annually. The extensive and unregulated use of plastics has led to ecotoxicity and environmental imbalance. Microplastics (MPs)… read more here.
Keywords: nano plastics; human health; aquatic organisms; organisms human ... 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
Developmental Toxicity of Micro(Nano)Plastics (MNPs) Exposure in Mammals: A Mini-Review
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics13030224
Abstract: Micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) pose a significant threat to both ecological environments and human health. This review systematically examines the developmental toxicity of MNPs in mammals, with a particular focus on the impact of maternal and paternal… read more here.
Keywords: nano plastics; review; plastics mnps; micro nano ... See more keywords
Micro(nano)plastics: an Emerging Burden for Human Health
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DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.99556
Abstract: The escalation of plastic pollution represents a global environmental and health problem. Important toxic effects have been attributed to the increasing diffusion of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) derived from the degradation of plastics. These… read more here.
Keywords: nano plastics; plastics emerging; human health; micro nano ... See more keywords