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Sources, Degradation, Ingestion and Effects of Microplastics on Humans: A Review.
Lin, Yan-Duan; Huang, Ping-Hsiu; Chen, Yu-Wei; Hsieh, Chang-Wei; Tain, You-Lin; Lee, Bao-Hong; Hou, Chih-Yao; Shih, Ming-Kuei.
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  • Lin YD; Department of Seafood Science, College of Hydrosphere, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
  • Huang PH; School of Food, Jiangsu Food and Pharmaceutical Science College, No.4, Meicheng Road, Higher Education Park, Huai'an 223003, China.
  • Chen YW; Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan.
  • Hsieh CW; Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan.
  • Tain YL; Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan.
  • Lee BH; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan.
  • Hou CY; Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan.
  • Shih MK; Institute for Translational Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan.
Toxics ; 11(9)2023 Sep 01.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37755757
Celluloid, the predecessor to plastic, was synthesized in 1869, and due to technological advancements, plastic products appear to be ubiquitous in daily life. The massive production, rampant usage, and inadequate disposal of plastic products have led to severe environmental pollution. Consequently, reducing the employment of plastic has emerged as a pressing concern for governments globally. This review explores microplastics, including their origins, absorption, and harmful effects on the environment and humans. Several methods exist for breaking down plastics, including thermal, mechanical, light, catalytic, and biological processes. Despite these methods, microplastics (MPs, between 1 and 5 mm in size) continue to be produced during degradation. Acknowledging the significant threat that MPs pose to the environment and human health is imperative. This form of pollution is pervasive in the air and food and infiltrates our bodies through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. It is essential to assess the potential hazards that MPs can introduce. There is evidence suggesting that MPs may have negative impacts on different areas of human health. These include the respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, nervous, and reproductive systems, the liver and organs, the skin, and even the placenta and placental barrier. It is encouraging to see that most of the countries have taken steps to regulate plastic particles. These measures aim to reduce plastic usage, which is essential today. At the same time, this review summarizes the degradation mechanism of plastics, their impact on human health, and plastic reduction policies worldwide. It provides valuable information for future research on MPs and regulatory development.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Toxics Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Taiwán Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Toxics Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Taiwán Pais de publicación: Suiza