Tag Archives: MicroPlastics

Microplastic (MP) pollution in tropical mangroves is an emerging environmental concern, yet the mechanisms governing particle retention, remobilization, and ecological exposure remain poorly understood. This critical review synthesizes current evidence from the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve (Vietnam) using a three-tiered evidence hierarchy to distinguish local observations, contextual evidence, and testable hypotheses. Existing studies reveal severe methodological fragmentation, including…

Nanoplastics (< 1 μm) represent a pervasive class of environmental contaminants with unique physicochemical properties that profoundly influence microbial ecosystems. Their high surface-area-to-volume ratio, weathering-induced functionalization, and ability to adsorb chemical pollutants and biomolecules facilitate intricate interactions with bacterial communities. This review systematically examines nanoplastic-bacteria interactions, highlighting mechanisms such as oxidative stress induction,…

The fragmentation and direct release of plastic debris have emerged as a pressing ecological concern. Once dispersed, these particles infiltrate food webs, accumulate within organisms, and bind toxic co-contaminants, posing long-term risks to ecosystems and human health. Despite growing awareness, the characterization of nanoplastics remains highly challenging. Moreover, obtaining additional information, such as particle shape or material composition, further exacerbates these detection hurdles….

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are widespread environmental pollutants of growing concern due to their persistence and impacts on ecosystems and human health. Their small size, chemical complexity, and low environmental concentrations make accurate detection and quantification challenging. Single-particle (sp) ICP-MS has emerged as a promising technique for sizing and quantifying small MNPs based on their elemental content, yet the performance of different ICP-MS instrument types remains…

The wide use of plastic materials leads to increased emissions of micro-nanoplastics (MNPs) into the environment, raising significant concerns about their impact on human health. Traditional experimental approaches for assessing MNPs toxicity are costly, time-consuming, and there are no experimental protocols that are universally acceptable. Computational modeling using machine learning (ML) approaches provides an efficient alternative to MNP toxicity assessment. However, most modeling studies…

Plastic particles have been detected in human testicular tissue, raising concerns about potential effects on male reproductive health. This systematic review synthesizes experimental evidence from mammalian in vitro and in vivo studies evaluating the effects of MNP exposure on Leydig cell structure and function. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science identified 19 eligible studies. Study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment were performed…

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPLs) are known to enter the human body and accumulate within different tissues. As MNPLs have been shown to exert toxic effects in vivo, we aimed to evaluate the link between MNPLs and colorectal cancer tumorigenesis. A literature review was conducted, using Ovid MEDLINE and PubMed databases. MeSH terms “colorectal carcinoma” and “microplastic” were the foundations for the search strategy. Forty-one studies were initially identified, of which fourteen were…

CONCLUSIONS: This study provides the first evidence of microplastics within human urolithiasis. The consistent detection of common environmental polymers supports the hypothesis that microplastics and nanoplastics may act as nucleation substrates or become entrapped during stone crystallization. Given the rising global prevalence of urolithiasis, these findings implicate environmental plastic exposure as a novel contributor to stone pathogenesis and underscore the importance of investigating…

Ingested environmental micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) may represent an emerging systemic health concern. Although toxicological research has mainly focused on the gastrointestinal tract, increasing evidence suggests that the highly vascularized bone marrow may also be a relevant site for MNP accumulation. This narrative review proposes a “gut-immune-bone” axis linking intestinal barrier disruption, systemic translocation, and potential deposition within the bone marrow niche. Current…

Micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion, contact with consumer products, and iatrogenic routes. The clinical relevance of MNP exposure should be interpreted at three levels: barrier interaction, cellular stress, and system-level disruption, with key mechanisms including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation.