Passing plastic: traces of plastic in the fecal samples of a high Arctic seabird in Tunu (East Greenland) by Justine Ammendolia, Garth A. Covernton, Alexandra Skrepnyk, John F. Dower, Shoshanah Jacobs

Subjects: “…microplastics…”
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Active biomonitoring in streams by using multimarker approaches of mussels by T. Ukasha, N.U.H. Faisal, B.K. Adji, A.P. Nugroho

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Micro-Characterization of Indoor Deposited Particles Using FTIR, SEM-EDS, and XRD Techniques: A Case Study of a University Campus, Bangladesh by Mamun Mahmud, Kazi ABM Mohiuddin

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Cardiotoxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and associated mechanism of myocardial cell injury in mice by Ziyi Xiong, Qiling Kong, Juan Hua, Qi Chen, Dandan Wang

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iMulch: an investigation of the influence of polymers on a terrestrial ecosystem using the example of mulch films used in agriculture by Carmen Wolf, Mike Wenzel, Björn Fischer, Ralf Bertling, Erich Jelen, Dieter Hennecke, Karlheinz Weinfurtner, Martina Roß-Nickoll, Henner Hollert, Antonia Weltmeyer, Kristina Bitter, Pauline Ruiz, Dusica Banduka, Jochen Tuerk, Lars M. Blank

Subjects: “…Microplastic…”
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Minimal Impacts of Tyre Particle Exposure on Estuarine Meiofaunal Community Structure, Primary Production, and Nutrient Cycling by Charlotte Woodhouse, Dannielle Senga Green, Andy Foggo, Paul J. Somerfield, Richard C. Thompson, Samantha L. Garrard

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The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health by Utsa Saha, Snehasmita Jena, Faizan Zarreen Simnani, Dibyangshee Singh, Anmol Choudhury, Shaikh Sheeran Naser, Sudakshya S. Lenka, Apoorv Kirti, Aditya Nandi, Adrija Sinha, Swadheena Patro, Małgorzata Kujawska, Mrutyunjay Suar, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik, Aishee Ghosh, Suresh K. Verma

Subjects: “…Microplastic…”
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Effect of nano- and micro-polystyrene particles on small intestinal epithelial functions and enteric neuronal activity in vitro by Kristin Elfers, Pascal Benz, Marion Burmester, Silja Hein, Kathrin Hansen, Holger Sieg, Linda Böhmert, Maxi B. Paul, Gemma Mazzuoli-Weber

“…Microplastics and Nanoplastics…”
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The micro(nano)plastics perspective: exploring cancer development and therapy by Xiangying Deng, Yajun Gui, Lin Zhao

“…Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and can be categorized as primary and secondary microplastics. …”
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Application of artificial neural networks for predictive model of municipal solid waste collection in tourist cities by T. Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, N. Jakrawatana, D. Rinchumphu, V. Owatsakul

“…Despite the global concern, there is a lack of extensive research on microplastics in fish in Indonesia. The reliance of coastal communities in Indonesia on marine resources raises concerns regarding the potential impact of microplastic contamination. …”
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Effect of DEHP on SCFA Production by Anaerobic Fermentation of Waste Activated Sludge by Rui Gong, Xiang Tang, Changzheng Fan, Baowei Zhang, Man Zhou

“…Recently, environmental problems caused by microplastics have drawn wide attention. As the microplastics have a large specific surface area, the release rate of the plasticizer from the microplastics to the environment is accelerated. …”
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Quantification and identification of microfibers released from textiles during simulated accelerated washing by João Pinto da Costa, Ana Costa, Andréa Marinho, Alcina Pimenta, Ana Paula Fonte, Ana L. Patrício Silva, António José Fernandes, Florinda M. Costa, Damià Barceló, Lúcia H.M.L.M. Santos, Armando Duarte, Teresa Rocha-Santos

“…Microplastics, including plastic microfibers, consist of a wide range of materials of varying composition and morphology, as well as surface chemistry. …”
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Substitute for polyethylene (PE) films: A novel attapulgite super absorbent polymer applied in a semi-humid drought-prone region of the Loess Plateau by Xiaofan Pan, Hengjia Zhang, Shouchao Yu, Haoliang Deng, Xietian Chen, Chenli Zhou, Fuqiang Li, Haiyan Li

“…Residual film and microplastics are widely used to prevent soil water loss in arid farming areas of the Loess Plateau, China; however, pollution and farm land quality decline plaque this management strategy. …”
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Clear Aligner Treatment: Indications, Advantages, and Adverse Effects—A Systematic Review by Clara Rasborg Hartogsohn, Liselotte Sonnesen

“…Adverse effects were potential health risks due to microplastics and a decrease in condyle bone volume. …”
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Selection of sampling sites in Germany for the International Moss Survey 2020 using statistics and decision modelling by Stefan Nickel, Winfried Schröder

“…The German contribution to MM2020 aimed at pilot studies on the suitability of bioindication with mosses for recording the atmospheric deposition of persistent organic pollutants and microplastics. Results This investigation was based on moss samples collected at 25 sites in Germany: Eight sites at which concentrations of persistent organic pollutants were determined in the Moss Survey 2015 were included. …”
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Identification of plastic waste generation and composition to reduce environmental disaster risk (case study: Public facility sources in Padang City) by Ruslinda Yenni, Fahrunisa Gebi, Ayu Lestari Resti, Gunawan Hendra, Amin Muhammad

“…The degradation of plastic waste in aquatic environments can result in microplastics that threaten marine life, while the incineration of plastic waste produces toxic gases harmful to health. …”
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High Rate Stormwater Treatment for Water Reuse and Conservation—Review by Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran, Jaya Kandasamy, Harsha Ratnaweera

“…Managing emerging contaminants and microplastics remains underexplored and requires further investigation.…”
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The Current Status of Atmospheric Micro/Nanoplastics Research: Characterization, Analytical Methods, Fate, and Human Health Risk by Hsin-Chieh Kung, Chien-Hsing Wu, Nicholas Kiprotich Cheruiyot, Justus Kavita Mutuku, Bo-Wun Huang, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien

“…Abstract Atmospheric plastic debris (microplastic and nanoplastic) research is comparatively little than in aquatic and terrestrial environments. …”
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Impact of tire particle leachates on microplankton communities in the Canary Islands by Marta Sampalo, May Gómez, Rodrigo Almeda

“…Tire wear particles (TWP) are a major source of microplastics in the environment. Despite their prevalence, the effects of tire particle leachates on marine microplankton communities remains poorly understood. …”
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Control of Nanoparticle Size of Intrinsically Fluorescent PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Particles Produced Through Nanoprecipitation by Raffaella Lettieri, Muhammad Mudassir, Fabio Domenici, Andrea Salina, Mariano Venanzi, Cadia D’Ottavi, Elisabetta Di Bartolomeo, Emanuela Gatto

“…Plastics are widely produced due to their stability and ease of manufacturing, but many of them quickly become a waste, breaking down into microplastics and nanoplastics. While methods for the identification and characterization of plastic particles are well consolidated, the small size of nanoplastics presents challenges for their detection and analysis. …”
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