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25 Citations
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This review article aims to highlight the potential harm caused by microplastics (MPs) in different organs and systems and underscore the need for further investigation into their action mechanisms. MPs, such as polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyet...

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72 Citations
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26 Pages

Recent Advances in Microplastics Removal from Water with Special Attention Given to Photocatalytic Degradation: Review of Scientific Research

  • Nicolás Alejandro Sacco,
  • Fernanda Miranda Zoppas,
  • Alejandra Devard,
  • María del Pilar González Muñoz,
  • Gonzalo García and
  • Fernanda Albana Marchesini

4 September 2023

Microplastic pollution has become a global environmental concern with detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health. Effective removal of microplastics from water sources is crucial to mitigate their impacts. Advanced oxidative processes (AOPs)...

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4 Citations
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14 Pages

The global microplastic pollution issue, as a result of the indispensable usage of microplastics in building materials, packaged food, medical products and consumer goods, poses significant health problems for the population. These small particles ca...

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  • Open Access
26 Citations
16,587 Views
21 Pages

Bridging the Gaps between Microplastics and Human Health

  • Stephanie Damaj,
  • Farah Trad,
  • Dennis Goevert and
  • Jeff Wilkesmann

Given the broad and intense use of plastic, society is being increasingly affected by its degradation and by-products, particularly by microplastics (MPs), fragments smaller than 5 mm in size, and nanoplastics (NPs), with sizes less than 1 µm....

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15 Citations
14,224 Views
30 Pages

Microplastics in Farmed Animals—A Review

  • Maximilian Lackner and
  • Manuela Branka

30 September 2024

Environmental pollution from plastics has become one of the biggest concerns globally. Microplastics (MPs) are plastic materials less than 5 mm in size. They remain in the environment for hundreds to thousands of years without degrading, only breakin...

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24 Citations
13,948 Views
15 Pages

Microplastic in Drinking Water: A Pilot Study

  • Eleonora Brancaleone,
  • Daniela Mattei,
  • Valentina Fuscoletti,
  • Luca Lucentini,
  • Gabriele Favero,
  • Giancarlo Cecchini,
  • Alessandro Frugis,
  • Valentina Gioia and
  • Marco Lazzazzara

In recent years, microplastic pollution has been a hot topic as these compounds have been used in various production contexts such as health, food or technology due to their chemical and physical properties and “shelf-life,” making them a...

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4 Citations
13,132 Views
20 Pages

21 October 2024

Plastic and microplastic contamination continue to be growing problems across the globe for both ecosystems and human health. Canada has banned single-use plastic products such as bags, cutlery, and foodservice ware (containers) to address and mitiga...

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11 Citations
12,822 Views
41 Pages

Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are an emerging global environmental and health concern due to their pervasive presence in aquatic ecosystems. This systematic review synthesizes data on the distribution, shapes, m...

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9 Citations
12,521 Views
18 Pages

Indoor Airborne Microplastics: Human Health Importance and Effects of Air Filtration and Turbulence

  • Christine C. Gaylarde,
  • José Antonio Baptista Neto and
  • Estefan M. da Fonseca

5 November 2024

Microplastics (MPs) are omnipresent particles that receive special attention because of their persistent nature and their potential impact on human disease and on the environment. Most MPs are generated by the degradation of larger plastic items such...

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24 Citations
10,592 Views
26 Pages

In recent years, the ubiquitous occurrence of plastic debris has become a significant environmental concern, posing considerable harm to our ecosystems. Microplastics (MPs) (1 μm–5 mm) and nanoplastics (NPs) (<1 μm) are noticeable in d...

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Microplastics - ISSN 2673-8929