Impact of face mask microplastics pollution on the aquatic environment and aquaculture organisms

Biodegradable MOFilters for Effective Air Filtration and Sterilization by Coupling MOF Functionalization and Mechanical Polarization of Fibrous Poly(lactic acid)

“…This type of filter can effectively capture ultrafine particles through electrostatic adsorption because it is electrically charged after electret treatment. − However, the surface electrostatic charge of the melt-blown filter is readily dissipated in a humid environment, such as that found in moist human breath, leading to a significant decline in filtration efficiency. In addition, the short service life and frequent replacement lead to plastic pollution that jeopardizes ecological environment, and the microplastics produced could be hazardous to human health. , Thus, the biodegradable filtration membranes originating from renewable resources have attracted considerable research interest.…”

“…In addition, the short service life and frequent replacement lead to plastic pollution that jeopardizes ecological environment, and the microplastics produced could be hazardous to human health. 13,14 Thus, the biodegradable filtration membranes originating from renewable resources have attracted considerable research interest.…”

Multispectroscopic Characterization of Surface Interaction between Antibiotics and Micro(nano)-sized Plastics from Surgical Masks and Plastic Bottles

“…The biological interaction or toxicity impact of micro(nano)plastics released from consumer/end-product plastic materials in living systems, specifically in humans, is yet to be well documented; however, there is evidence that indicated that micro(nano)-sized plastic particles could cause some illnesses like asthma, inflammation of the immune system, damage to some internal organs (e.g., the kidney), penetrate across membranes, and enter into the bloodstream. 17 …”

“…Recent studies have reported that there were about 129 billion disposable face/surgical masks used every month in the world during the coronavirus disease in 2019. − Several recent studies have also demonstrated that disposable face/surgical masks can release micro­(nano)-sized plastics, additives, and heavy metals into the surrounding environment, and they could cause an adverse impact on both the environment and human health. The biological interaction or toxicity impact of micro­(nano)­plastics released from consumer/end-product plastic materials in living systems, specifically in humans, is yet to be well documented; however, there is evidence that indicated that micro­(nano)-sized plastic particles could cause some illnesses like asthma, inflammation of the immune system, damage to some internal organs (e.g., the kidney), penetrate across membranes, and enter into the bloodstream …”

“…The biological interaction or toxicity impact of micro(nano)plastics released from consumer/end-product plastic materials in living systems, specifically in humans, is yet to be well documented; however, there is evidence that indicated that micro(nano)-sized plastic particles could cause some illnesses like asthma, inflammation of the immune system, damage to some internal organs (e.g., the kidney), penetrate across membranes, and enter into the bloodstream. 17 In addition, recent studies observed that plastic particles have been detected in the human placenta, the human lung, and human breast milk. 18−20 These studies also observed that much bigger plastic particles than previously believed have been detected in the human body, specifically in lung-related studies, since it is known that <2.5 μm particles can enter the circulation according to general opinion.…”