Assessment of Human Health Risks Posed by Nano-and Microplastics Is Currently Not Feasible

Assessment of Human Health Risks Posed by Nano-and Microplastics Is Currently Not Feasible

The exposure of humans to nano-and microplastic particles (NMPs) is an issue recognized as a potential health hazard by scientists, authorities, politics, non-governmental organizations and the general public. The concentration of NMPs in the environment is increasing concomitantly with global plast...

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Main Authors: Andreas Brachner, Despina Fragouli, Iola F. Duarte, Patricia M. A. Farias, Sofia Dembski, Manosij Ghosh, Ivan Barisic, Daniela Zdzieblo, Jeroen Vanoirbeek, Philipp Schwabl, Winfried Neuhaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
nanoplastics
nanoparticles
microplastics
microparticles
human exposure
biological barriers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/8832

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https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/8832

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