Review
Environmental Sciences
M. Dewika, Kalaimani Markandan, N. Ahmad Irfan, Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd Abdah, J. Nor Ruwaida, Y. Y. Sara, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: The global concern over microplastics pollution has increased in the past decade. People spend most of their time indoors, leading to higher exposure to microplastic contamination from sources such as settled dust, air, drinking water, and food. Although research on indoor microplastics has grown, comprehensive reviews on this topic are still limited. This review analyzes the occurrence, distribution, human exposure, potential health impact, and mitigation strategies of microplastics in the indoor air environment. It emphasizes the risks associated with finer microplastics that can enter the circulatory system and other organs, highlighting the need for further research to develop effective strategies for reducing exposure risks. Overall, our findings suggest that indoor microplastics pose potential risks to human health, and more efforts should be made to mitigate exposure.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Arifur Rahman, Atanu Sarkar, Om Prakash Yadav, Gopal Achari, Jaroslav Slobodnik
Summary: Microplastics are an emerging global environmental contaminant that may have negative impacts on human health through various pathways such as metabolic disturbances, neurotoxicity, and increased cancer risk. Currently, little is known about the effects of microplastics on human health, and further research is needed to quantify their impacts and pathogenesis.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sarawut Sangkham, Orasai Faikhaw, Narongsuk Munkong, Pornpun Sakunkoo, Chumlong Arunlertaree, Murthy Chavali, Milad Mousazadeh, Ananda Tiwari
Summary: Microplastics and nanoplastics are emerging environmental pollutants that pose significant ecotoxicological concerns to humans and aquatic animals. However, there is still limited knowledge about the exposure routes and toxic effects of these particles on animal and human health. This review focuses on the potential exposure routes, human health impacts, and toxicity responses of microplastics/nanoplastics, based on studies conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments. It highlights ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contacts as major exposure routes, and identifies oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, DNA damage, inflammation, immune response, neurotoxicity, and metabolic disruption as serious health consequences.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gustavo Axel Elizalde-Velazquez, Leobardo Manuel Gomez-Olivan
Summary: Microplastics, which are fragments, fibers, granules, flakes, and spheres with a diameter or length of less than 5 mm, can enter aquatic environments through the breakdown of larger plastics or sewage spillage. Once in the environment, they may be transported via wind and water movement, posing a threat to aquatic organisms and potentially affecting human health. Research focuses on the distribution of microplastics in global aquatic ecosystems, their impact on aquatic organisms, and the potential toxic effects on humans.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lucrezia Borriello, Marcello Scivicco, Nunzio Antonio Cacciola, Francesco Esposito, Lorella Severino, Teresa Cirillo
Summary: Plastic production has grown rapidly, leading to the formation of microplastics. These microplastics are bioavailable to many organisms and can reach humans through the food chain. In addition to the risks from ingesting microplastics themselves, there are also risks associated with the substances they carry and the additives added to plastics. Bioaccumulation and biomagnification can cause cumulative exposure effects for organisms at the top of the food chain and humans. The potential adverse effects of this emerging contaminant are still unclear.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xi Yang, Yu Bon Man, Ming Hung Wong, Richard Bernhart Owen, Ka Lai Chow
Summary: This review provides an overview of the interaction between microplastics and human health, highlighting the potential risks and impacts. It discusses the characteristics and global status of microplastics pollution, as well as the potential hazards it poses to human health through toxic chemicals, contaminants, and physical damage. The review also explores the potential interactions of microplastics with the biological organization at various levels. It concludes by suggesting five urgent perspectives and implications for future research on microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ziye Yang, Meixue Wang, Zhihong Feng, Ziqi Wang, Mingxia Lv, Jinghao Chang, Liqun Chen, Can Wang
Summary: This review provides an overview of the sources and pathways of microplastics in the environment and their entry into the human body. The average annual intake of microplastics by humans is summarized. The results showed that inhalation is the main route of microplastic ingestion, followed by drinking water and diet. Microplastics can accumulate in different organs and cause various adverse health effects. Therefore, increased awareness, urgent discussion, and practical actions are needed to mitigate microplastic contamination.
CURRENT POLLUTION REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Qianhui Lin, Shasha Zhao, Lihua Pang, Cuizhu Sun, Lingyun Chen, Fengmin Li
Summary: This study critically evaluates the data on microplastics in processed foods and conducts a preliminary risk assessment. The results show that the risk posed by microplastics in processed foods is limited, with lower intake in adults compared to children. A correlation is found between the pollution load of sea salts and the level of microplastic pollution in ambient seawater.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kurunthachalam Kannan, Krishnamoorthi Vimalkumar
Summary: Humans are ubiquitously exposed to microplastics through inhalation of particles in air and ingestion in water, dust, and diet. This exposure can lead to inflammation, immunological response, endocrine disruption, and other disorders. The size, shape, chemical composition, and other characteristics of microplastics influence their toxicity.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hana Najahi, Nicola Alessio, Tiziana Squillaro, Gea Oliveri Conti, Margherita Ferrante, Giovanni Di Bernardo, Umberto Galderisi, Imed Messaoudi, Sergio Minucci, Mohamed Banni
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different size microplastics present in water bottles on human mesenchymal stromal cells. The results showed that microplastic treatments led to a decrease in cell proliferation, altered differentiation potential, and loss of osteocyte phenotype. This indicates that environmental microplastics can be bioavailable for cell uptake and may result in irreversible diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhuanxi Luo, Xinyi Zhou, Yu Su, Haiming Wang, Ruilian Yu, Shufeng Zhou, Elvis Genbo Xu, Baoshan Xing
Summary: TMPs mainly originate from tires, with tire wear particles being the focus of research, while TMPs from other potential sources require further investigation. Excessive levels of TMPs and their additives have been sporadically reported in the environment, potentially causing direct or indirect adverse impacts on the environment and human health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarva Mangala Praveena, Nur Izzati Shamsul Ariffin, Ayu Lana Nafisyah
Summary: This study analyzes the presence and potential risks of microplastics in eight major bottled water brands in Malaysia. The results show that the concentration of microplastics in these bottled water samples is low, with particle sizes mainly ranging from 100 to 300 micrometers. Transparent microplastics are the most prevalent. The study finds that microplastics in bottled water mainly come from packaging materials and bottle caps. Although the estimated dietary intake values are low, the presence of plastic additives and residual monomers in these particles emphasizes the potential risks to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Yuan, Heng-Xiang Li, Lang Lin, Yun-Feng Pan, Shan Liu, Rui Hou, Xiang-Rong Xu
Summary: This review summarizes the current state of knowledge about microplastic pollution in the atmosphere, discussing sample types and factors affecting transport and deposition. Microplastics have been found in various forms in the atmosphere worldwide, but their abundance varies across regions. Human activities and meteorological factors greatly influence the abundance of atmospheric microplastics, but the mechanisms underlying their transport and deposition processes remain unclear. Inhalation of atmospheric microplastics poses potential health risks, with different levels of intake for adults and children.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wang Li, Bo Zu, Qingwei Yang, Juncheng Guo, Jiawen Li
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) are persistent pollutants that accumulate in aquatic organisms and are transported through various pathways, such as rivers and atmospheric circulation. The presence of MPs can also alter the behavior and toxicity of other pollutants. This review highlights the importance of studying the distribution and interactions of MPs to improve our understanding of their environmental behavior.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Kornelia Kadac-Czapska, Eliza Knez, Malgorzata Grembecka
Summary: Plastic waste pollution is a major issue in the world, with increasing amounts of plastic in the environment and human exposure to microplastics becoming a reality. This review aims to investigate the routes of exposure to microplastics, their sources of pollution, and the types of food contaminated with plastics, as well as their impact on human health.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
