Micro(nano)plastics in commercial foods: A review of their characterization and potential hazards to human health

Suman, Thodhal Yoganandham; Hamid, Naima; Junaid, Muhammad; Duan, Jin-Jing; Pei, De‐Sheng

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116858

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“…It is suggested that the most suitable methods for plastic particle analysis are pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) and pyrolysisgas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (Pyr-GC/MS) because they offer more robust quantification for both micro-and nanoplastics [18]. However, since these two techniques did not provide any information about the shape, color, number, or single particle size, spectroscopic techniques, such as Raman and FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) spectroscopy, should be applied to assess these characteristics [33,34]. Similarly, it is reported that, even if the choice of the analytical method depends on the scope of the research, there is an urgent need to have standard validated methods [35].…”

Section: Soil Contaminationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…With the rise of the One Health approach, which encompasses the interdependence among environmental, animal, and human health, numerous studies have examined the presence of MNPs as a ubiquitous contaminant throughout the food chain [34,38]. The aim is to finally understand the multiple routes of entrance and the effects of their presence on humans (Figure 1).…”

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Connecting the Dots: Livestock Animals as Missing Links in the Chain of Microplastic Contamination and Human Health

Corte Pause,

Urli,

Crociati

et al. 2024

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Plastic pollution is a global diffuse threat, especially considering its fragmentation into microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs). Since the contamination of the aquatic environment is already well studied, most studies have now focused on the soil. Moreover, the number of studies on the exposure routes and toxic effects of MNPs in humans is continuously increasing. Although MNPs can cause inflammation, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and immune toxicity in livestock animals, which can accumulate ingested/inhaled plastic particles and transfer them to humans through the food chain, research on this topic is still lacking. In considering farm animals as the missing link between soil/plant contamination and human health effects, this paper aims to describe their importance as carriers and vectors of MNP contamination. As research on this topic is in its early stages, there is no standard method to quantify the amount and the characteristics of MNPs in different matrices. Therefore, the creation of a common database where researchers can report data on MNP characteristics and quantification methods could be helpful for both method standardization and the future training of an AI tool for predicting the most abundant/dangerous polymer(s), thus supporting policy decisions to reduce plastic pollution and perfectly fitting with One Health principles.

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Section: Soil Contaminationmentioning

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Section: Human Health Threatmentioning

confidence: 99%

Connecting the Dots: Livestock Animals as Missing Links in the Chain of Microplastic Contamination and Human Health

Corte Pause,

Urli,

Crociati

et al. 2024

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“…4) and it is expected to reach 600 million tons by 2050. 5 Plastic constituents, termed microplastics (less than 5 mm) and nanoplastics (less than 100 nm), are either manufactured intentionally for industrial or domestic use (primary M/NPs), such as in nanotechnology, cosmetics, and cleaners 6 or formed by the fragmentation of larger plastic products via weathering or mechanical abrasion (secondary M/NPs). 7 Other sources of NPs include 3D printing, thermal cutting of polystyrene foam, fabrication of plastic products, leakage of plastic pellets or resin powders, and grinding and pulverizing of agro-polymers.…”

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Comparative toxicity of polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene nanoplastics on Artemia franciscana nauplii: a multidimensional assessment

Sultan,

Wei,

Duan

et al. 2024

Environ. Sci.: Nano

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Utilization of intestinal organoid models for assessment of micro/nano plastic-induced toxicity

Yuan,

Liu

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Micro/nano plastics (M/NPs) are emerging pollutants that have extensively infiltrated various aspects of human life, posing a significant threat to the natural ecological systems. M/NPs can enter the digestive system through the oral cavity and accumulate in various organs. The current research on M/NPs primarily relies on model organisms, and there remains a dearth of direct evidence concerning the impact of M/NPs on human health. Commonly utilized specific two dimensional (2D) cultured cell lines exhibit substantial disparities in physiological functions when compared to multicellular tissues in vivo. The conduct of animal experiments is a time-consuming process, constrained by ethical considerations, and also confronted with interspecies variations. A significant breakthrough in biology is the development of organoids derived from stem cells. Intestinal organoids can mimic the complex structure and functionality of tissue, and can generate cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions that closely resemble physiological responses in the body. As a result, they provide a more accurate reflection of toxic effects and mechanisms, and hold great potential for applications in the environmental toxicology assessment. However, the current research on the toxic mechanisms of M/NPs using intestinal organoids is still in its early stages. The focus of this review is on the application of intestinal organoids in toxicology studies of M/NPs, assessing the correlation between M/NPs and diseases, as well as elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying toxic effects. Ultimately, we present the challenges and potential solutions for utilizing intestinal organoids as models to evaluate M/NPs-induced toxicity, aiming to provide valuable insights for future research.

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Micro(nano)plastics in commercial foods: A review of their characterization and potential hazards to human health

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References 145 publications

Connecting the Dots: Livestock Animals as Missing Links in the Chain of Microplastic Contamination and Human Health

Connecting the Dots: Livestock Animals as Missing Links in the Chain of Microplastic Contamination and Human Health

Comparative toxicity of polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene nanoplastics on Artemia franciscana nauplii: a multidimensional assessment

Utilization of intestinal organoid models for assessment of micro/nano plastic-induced toxicity

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