A systematic review of the impacts of exposure to micro- and nano-plastics on human tissue accumulation and health

Feng, Yudong; Tu, Chen; Li, Ruijie; Wu, Di; Yang, Jie; Xia, Yankai; Peijnenburg, Willie J.G.M.; Luo, Yongming

doi:10.1016/j.eehl.2023.08.002

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“…MPs can enter food and drink from a variety of sources, including the environment, food packaging, and the manufacturing process. Some studies have shown that MPs can be present in food that is either packed in plastic packaging or that comes into contact with plastic materials in the production process [ 50 ].…”

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“…In canned infant formula from the Chinese market, MPs were detected with fewer particles by one order of magnitude (4 ± 3 MPs.100 g −1 ) than products from the Polish market (51 ± 8 MP.100 g −1 ). Compared to the well-studied area of MP food contamination, the presence of MPs in baby food packaging is still not well studied [ 50 ]. A study by Liu et al reported the release of large amounts of micro and submicron particles, flakes (<300 μm), and fragments (1–50 μm) when using commercially available disposable breast milk storage bags.…”

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confidence: 99%

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An Overview of the Possible Exposure of Infants to Microplastics

Mišľanová,

Valachovičová,

Slezáková

2024

Life

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Microplastics are small plastic pieces with sizes less than 5 mm. They are becoming a global concern due to the potential risk to human health. The potential risks of microplastics may be greater for infants because they do not have sufficiently developed metabolizing enzymes, have less ability to remove microplastics, and have highly sensitive target organs. Infants should be breastfed for the first six months of life. Breast milk is considered to be the most complete and suitable source of nutrition. However, if breastfeeding during this period is not possible, it is necessary to use formulas designed for infant initial feeding. Infants may be exposed to higher levels of MPs through infant foods or plastic products. The aim of this study is to describe the possible sources of exposure to microplastics such as the human placenta, plastic feeding bottles, and toys as well as the presence of released microplastics in infant feces, breast milk, and infant formulas. There is still not enough data available for this study area. Therefore, it is necessary to pay increased attention to minimizing the negative effects of microplastics on human health.

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Section: Sources Of Exposure To Microplasticsmentioning

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An Overview of the Possible Exposure of Infants to Microplastics

Mišľanová,

Valachovičová,

Slezáková

2024

Life

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“…Three polymers used in this study (PE, PP and PS) are among the most frequently detected polymers not only in human samples and foodstuffs, but also in the environment. [19][20][21] The dose range was selected based on the data obtained from several review papers that discuss the toxicological effects and human health impact of plastic micro-and nanoparticles present in the environment. [22][23][24] Unfortunately, the risk that plastic particles might pose to human health is largely unknown due to the lack of science-based data.…”

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Estrogenic activity of plastic nanoparticle mixtures under in vitro settings

Božičević,

Altmann,

Hildebrandt

et al. 2024

Environ. Sci.: Nano

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“…Nanoplastics pose a serious threat for human beings, as they can diffuse inside the body, accumulate in different organs and tissues, and induce inflammatory reactions or cancer development [ 14 ]. Since freshwater resources are often used to produce drinking water, it is crucial to understand NPL behavior during conventional treatment, especially during filtration processes, to protect consumers health [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ]. Regarding laboratory scale models, saturated columns are usually used to mimic NPLs and MPLs [ 19 ] behavior in soils, sediments, aquifers, and industrial filtration units.…”

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Influence of Concentration, Surface Charge, and Natural Water Components on the Transport and Adsorption of Polystyrene Nanoplastics in Sand Columns

Hul,

Okutan,

Le Coustumer

et al. 2024

Nanomaterials

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Information about the influence of surface charges on nanoplastics (NPLs) transport in porous media, the influence of NPL concentrations on porous media retention capacities, and changes in porous media adsorption capacities in the presence of natural water components are still scarce. In this study, laboratory column experiments are conducted to investigate the transport behavior of positively charged amidine polystyrene (PS) latex NPLs and negatively charged sulfate PS latex NPLs in quartz sand columns saturated with ultrapure water and Geneva Lake water, respectively. Results obtained for ultrapure water show that amidine PS latex NPLs have more affinity for negatively charged sand surfaces than sulfate PS latex NPLs because of the presence of attractive electrical forces. As for the Geneva Lake water, under natural conditions, both NPL types and sand are negatively charged. Therefore, the presence of repulsion forces reduces NPL’s affinity for sand surfaces. The calculated adsorption capacities of sand grains for the removal of both types of NPLs from both types of water are oscillating around 0.008 and 0.004 mg g−1 for NPL concentrations of 100 and 500 mg L−1, respectively. SEM micrography shows individual NPLs or aggregates attached to the sand and confirms the limited role of the adsorption process in NPL retention. The important NPL retention, especially in the case of negatively charged NPLs, in Geneva Lake water-saturated columns is related to heteroaggregate formation and their further straining inside narrow pores. The presence of DOM and metal cations is then crucial to trigger the aggregation process and NPL retention.

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A systematic review of the impacts of exposure to micro- and nano-plastics on human tissue accumulation and health

Cited by 35 publications

References 173 publications

An Overview of the Possible Exposure of Infants to Microplastics

An Overview of the Possible Exposure of Infants to Microplastics

Estrogenic activity of plastic nanoparticle mixtures under in vitro settings

Influence of Concentration, Surface Charge, and Natural Water Components on the Transport and Adsorption of Polystyrene Nanoplastics in Sand Columns

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