Environmental Exposure to Microplastics
This Reprint compiles key research addressing the pervasive challenge of microplastic pollution. Moving beyond detection, the included studies critically examine toxicological effects and exposure pathways from a One Health perspective. The synthesis reveals that microplastics act as carriers for co...
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| description | This Reprint compiles key research addressing the pervasive challenge of microplastic pollution. Moving beyond detection, the included studies critically examine toxicological effects and exposure pathways from a One Health perspective. The synthesis reveals that microplastics act as carriers for co-pollutants like phthalates and pharmaceuticals, enhancing their bioavailability and toxicity in aquatic and mammalian models. Toxicological impact depends strongly on polymer type, with polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride eliciting distinct biological responses. Fieldwork from regions like the Yangtze River Estuary and Pakistan’s freshwater ecosystems documents environmental distribution and confirms widespread wildlife ingestion. Innovative non-invasive methods, such as analyzing white stork pellets, are highlighted as effective biomonitoring tools. A key focus is human exposure, identifying the mechanical fragmentation of everyday plastics as a significant, overlooked pathway. Studies on wastewater treatment plants show that while microplastics are partially removed, persistent endocrine-disrupting chemicals in effluent remain an ecological concern. By integrating toxicology, environmental monitoring, and risk assessment, this Reprint serves as a comprehensive scientific resource. It provides an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and students seeking an evidence-based understanding of microplastic impacts on ecosystem stability, animal health, and public health. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1751512026-04-16T19:15:13Z Environmental Exposure to Microplastics Su, Lei Microplastic Nanoplastics Risk assessment Toxicity Environmental stressors Effects Animals Humans thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general thema EDItEUR::U Computing and Information Technology::UM Computer programming / software engineering::UMC Compilers and interpreters thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology::TQK Pollution control This Reprint compiles key research addressing the pervasive challenge of microplastic pollution. Moving beyond detection, the included studies critically examine toxicological effects and exposure pathways from a One Health perspective. The synthesis reveals that microplastics act as carriers for co-pollutants like phthalates and pharmaceuticals, enhancing their bioavailability and toxicity in aquatic and mammalian models. Toxicological impact depends strongly on polymer type, with polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride eliciting distinct biological responses. Fieldwork from regions like the Yangtze River Estuary and Pakistan’s freshwater ecosystems documents environmental distribution and confirms widespread wildlife ingestion. Innovative non-invasive methods, such as analyzing white stork pellets, are highlighted as effective biomonitoring tools. A key focus is human exposure, identifying the mechanical fragmentation of everyday plastics as a significant, overlooked pathway. Studies on wastewater treatment plants show that while microplastics are partially removed, persistent endocrine-disrupting chemicals in effluent remain an ecological concern. By integrating toxicology, environmental monitoring, and risk assessment, this Reprint serves as a comprehensive scientific resource. It provides an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and students seeking an evidence-based understanding of microplastic impacts on ecosystem stability, animal health, and public health. 2026-04-16T19:15:06Z 2026-04-16T19:15:06Z 2025 book ONIX_20260416T142754_9783725862429_6 9783725862429 9783725862436 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/175151 eng application/octet-stream Attribution 4.0 International https://mdpi.com/books/ https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/12063 MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 10.3390/books978-3-7258-6243-6 10.3390/books978-3-7258-6243-6 46cabcaa-dd94-4bfe-87b4-55023c1b36d0 9783725862429 9783725862436 144 CH open access |
| spellingShingle | Microplastic Nanoplastics Risk assessment Toxicity Environmental stressors Effects Animals Humans thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general thema EDItEUR::U Computing and Information Technology::UM Computer programming / software engineering::UMC Compilers and interpreters thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology::TQK Pollution control Environmental Exposure to Microplastics |
| title | Environmental Exposure to Microplastics |
| title_full | Environmental Exposure to Microplastics |
| title_fullStr | Environmental Exposure to Microplastics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Environmental Exposure to Microplastics |
| title_short | Environmental Exposure to Microplastics |
| title_sort | environmental exposure to microplastics |
| topic | Microplastic Nanoplastics Risk assessment Toxicity Environmental stressors Effects Animals Humans thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general thema EDItEUR::U Computing and Information Technology::UM Computer programming / software engineering::UMC Compilers and interpreters thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology::TQK Pollution control |
| topic_facet | Microplastic Nanoplastics Risk assessment Toxicity Environmental stressors Effects Animals Humans thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general thema EDItEUR::U Computing and Information Technology::UM Computer programming / software engineering::UMC Compilers and interpreters thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology::TQK Pollution control |
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