Atmospheric microplastic and nanoplastic: The toxicological paradigm on the cellular system

• 出版年: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
• 主要な著者: Anmol Choudhury, Faizan Zarreen Simnani, Dibyangshee Singh, Paritosh Patel, Adrija Sinha, Aditya Nandi, Aishee Ghosh, Utsa Saha, Khushbu Kumari, Saravana Kumar Jaganathan, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik, Pritam Kumar Panda, Mrutyunjay Suar, Suresh K. Verma
• フォーマット: 論文
• 言語: 英語
• 出版事項: Elsevier 2023-07-01
• 主題: Microplastic; Nanoplastic; Toxicity; Pulmonary
• オンライン･アクセス: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651323005225

The increasing demand for plastic in our daily lives has led to global plastic pollution. The improper disposal of plastic has resulted in a massive amount of atmospheric microplastics (MPs), which has further resulted in the production of atmospheric nanoplastics (NPs). Because of its intimate relationship with the environment and human health, microplastic and nanoplastic contamination is becoming a problem. Because microplastics and nanoplastics are microscopic and light, they may penetrate deep into the human lungs. Despite several studies demonstrating the abundance of microplastics and nanoplastics in the air, the potential risks of atmospheric microplastics and nanoplastics remain unknown. Because of its small size, atmospheric nanoplastic characterization has presented significant challenges. This paper describes sampling and characterization procedures for atmospheric microplastics and nanoplastics. This study also examines the numerous harmful effects of plastic particles on human health and other species. There is a significant void in research on the toxicity of airborne microplastics and nanoplastics upon inhalation, which has significant toxicological potential in the future. Further study is needed to determine the influence of microplastic and nanoplastic on pulmonary diseases.