Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqin Zhang, Shuling Zhao, Li Chen, Chengjiao Duan, Xingchang Zhang, Linchuan Fang
Summary: This paper reviews the main sources and spatial distribution heterogeneity of microplastics (MPs) pollution in soils, summarizes the analytical methods for soil MPs, and highlights the combined contamination of MPs with complex chemical contaminants and the associated risks to soil, plants, the food chain, and humans. The study provides a theoretical reference for understanding the separation of soil MPs and their ecological risk as pollution carriers.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cui-Lan Bai, Liang-Ying Liu, Yi-Bin Hu, Eddy Y. Zeng, Ying Guo
Summary: Microplastics are commonly found in various foods, with researchers mainly digesting samples using chemical solutions and using analytical techniques such as FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy for identification. The abundance of MPs varies significantly in different types of food, potentially causing toxic effects on cells or biota.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew Ming-Lok Leung, Yuen-Wa Ho, Cheng-Hao Lee, Youji Wang, Menghong Hu, Kevin Wing Hin Kwok, Song-Lin Chua, James Kar-Hei Fang
Summary: This study addressed the common technical challenges in assessing microplastics in seafood by developing an improved protocol based on Raman spectroscopy and chemical treatment. The findings confirmed the presence of microplastics in shellfish and fish collected from Hong Kong waters, mainly consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, and poly(ethylene terephthalate). The developed method provides an improved alternative for routine monitoring of microplastics.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Geni Rodrigues Sampaio, Gloria Maria Guizellini, Simone Alves da Silva, Adriana Palma de Almeida, Ana Clara C. Pinaffi-Langley, Marcelo Macedo Rogero, Adriano Costa de Camargo, Elizabeth A. F. S. Torres
Summary: PAHs are carcinogenic compounds that can be ingested through contaminated food, posing risks to human health. Consumers cannot detect PAH contamination in food, highlighting the importance of prevention and reduction strategies. Effective measures are needed to decrease human exposure and future research directions have been suggested.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Guilherme Malafaia, Damia Barcelo
Summary: Given the growing research on microplastic contamination, this comprehensive review focuses on studies that have identified and characterized microplastics in human biological samples. While these studies have provided important insights, there is still a need for improvement in our understanding. The review highlights the challenges and hot spots in this field, such as the need for international collaboration networks, better recruitment criteria for volunteers, and improvements in sample collection, detection, and identification of microplastics. It also emphasizes the importance of implementing adequate quality assurance/control procedures to ensure more robust and reliable data on human contamination by microplastics.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jinwoo Kim, Dat Thanh Pham, Hee-Jin Park, Min-young Chae, Sang-Hwa Lee, Soonki Hong, Ju-Yang Kim, Jaehak Jung, Byung-Tae Lee, Jung-Hwan Kwon
Summary: Quantitative analysis of microplastics in food is crucial for assessing human exposure. This study optimized pretreatment methods and validated analytical methods for three representative foods. Blind tests conducted in four independent laboratories demonstrated the reliability of the proposed methods in detecting microplastics greater than 100 μm.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Dat Thanh Pham, Hee-Jin Park, Dana Fahad M. S. Mohamed, Pil-Gon Kim, Abhrajyoti Tarafdar, Jung-Hwan Kwon
Summary: This study reviews various analytical methods for microplastic extraction and assesses their sustainability. The use of toxic chemicals was found to have the greatest environmental impact, while in situ and chemical-free analysis was deemed the most sustainable method. Selective sampling and micro/spectroscopy were identified as greener options.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zike Huang, Bo Hu, Hui Wang
Summary: This article reviews classical and advanced methods for microplastic analysis, including various analytical techniques, to provide technical support for addressing microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natalia P. Ivleva
Summary: Microplastics and nanoplastics have emerged as significant particulate pollutants, raising concerns due to their presence in global environments, drinking water, and food. The complex and diverse nature of these particles highlights the importance of reliable methods for their chemical identification, quantification, and characterization.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Changjian Li, Changyan Li, Hang Yu, Yuliang Cheng, Yunfei Xie, Weirong Yao, Yahui Guo, He Qian
Summary: With the development of international food trade, new risks have emerged in the food chain due to food contamination caused by various factors. This article provides a comprehensive review of known chemical contaminants in the food chain and discusses prevention and control measures.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ana Paula Zapelini de Melo, Rodrigo Barcellos Hoff, Luciano Molognoni, Thais de Oliveira, Heitor Daguer, Pedro Luiz Manique Barreto
Summary: Over 5.8 million tonnes of oil have been spilled into the oceans, causing catastrophic environmental impacts and multiple social and economic consequences. Recent oil disasters in Brazil and Mauritius have severely affected the credibility of seafood safety. The presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in oil composition is known to be a major contamination marker, and the intake of PAH-contaminated food has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. This review focuses on the challenging laboratory analysis of PAH in seafood samples and its importance in assessing the potential risks to human health. Various approaches for risk assessment in a seafood contamination scenario with PAH are discussed, providing valuable guidance for each step of the assessment framework.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huirong Yang, Yinglin He, Yumeng Yan, Muhammad Junaid, Jun Wang
Summary: This paper summarizes the distribution, source, and toxic effects of atmospheric microplastics, highlighting the insufficient quantitative analysis and understanding of toxic mechanisms in current research. Suggestions for future research directions are proposed.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carolina N. Perez, Florence Carre, Amelie Hoarau-Belkhiri, Audrey H. Joris, Pim E. G. Leonards, Marja H. Lamoree
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the emerging techniques and state-of-the-art methods for extracting, analyzing, and characterizing microplastics (MPs) in soil. A wide range of concentrations of MPs in soil has been observed globally, mainly limited to China. The review also addresses the validation of analytical methods, quality assurance/quality control procedures, and recommendations for future research.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vanessa Morgado, Luis Gomes, Ricardo J. N. Bettencourt da Silva, Carla Palma
Summary: This study investigated the levels and trends of microplastic contamination in sediments of four Portuguese inland waters, using micro-ATR-FTIR to identify polymers and found a ubiquitous presence of microplastics, particularly fragment particles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Long Wu, Chenghui Zhang, Yingxi Long, Qi Chen, Weimin Zhang, Guozhen Liu
Summary: Food additives refer to trace substances used in food to preserve flavor or enhance taste, appearance, or other qualities. While they provide sensory enjoyment and commercial convenience, they also pose potential health risks. Conducting quantitative analysis on food additives is of high significance in understanding their impact.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jiajia Shan, Xue Wang, Mohammad Russel, Junbo Zhao, Yituo Zhang
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiajia Shan, Xue Wang, Hao Zhou, Shuqing Han, Dimas Firmanda Al Riza, Naoshi Kondo
METHODS AND APPLICATIONS IN FLUORESCENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiajia Shan, Junbo Zhao, Yituo Zhang, Lifen Liu, Fengchang Wu, Xue Wang
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yituo Zhang, Xue Wang, Jiajia Shan, Junbo Zhao, Wei Zhang, Lifen Liu, Fengchang Wu
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xue Wang, Mohammad Russel, Yiwen Zhang, Junbo Zhao, Yituo Zhang, Jiajia Shan
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2019)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xue Wang, Xuting Bai, Wenzhong Wang, Zixuan Zhao, Jiajia Shan
Summary: An electrochemical sensor based on titanium dioxide/nickel nanoparticles-nitrogen doped carbon was developed for the detection of mercury ions. The sensor showed high sensitivity and rapid detection speed, making it suitable for ecological and human health monitoring.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Weiqing Yang, Dandan Li, Yunlong Li, Yuan Zheng, Jiajia Shan
Summary: A novel capillary surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate integrating sampling and detection was fabricated using meniscus evaporation self-assembled technology. Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) were arranged in the capillary through meniscus evaporation. By adjusting the parameters, a highly sensitive Meniscus@AgNPs@Capillary substrate was obtained. The substrate demonstrated excellent performance in the detection of environmental pollutants.