Breaking the Skin Barrier: Scientists Discover New Health Risks of Microplastics
New research indicates that toxic chemicals added to plastic materials for flame resistance can enter the body through the skin by contact with microplastics. The…
New research indicates that toxic chemicals added to plastic materials for flame resistance can enter the body through the skin by contact with microplastics. The…
For the first time, evidence of microplastic pollution has been identified in archaeological soil samples by researchers. The team discovered tiny microplastic particles in deposits…
It’s not the first study on microplastics in Antarctica that researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred-Wegener Institute (AWI) have conducted. However, data…
A new study indicates that plant-based polymers can degrade within a seven-month period. Microplastics are tiny, nearly indestructible fragments shed from everyday plastic products. As…
Oligomers are released from polyester textiles. Plastic household items and clothing made of synthetic fibers release microplastics: particles less than five millimetres in size that…
Nano- and microplastics are seemingly everywhere — water, soil, and the air. While many creative strategies have been attempted to get rid of these plastic…
A new study quantifies how much microplastic is sent into the air from ocean spray. When sea bubbles pop, they launch tiny particles, like salt…
Everywhere scientists have searched for microplastics, they have discovered their presence— in our food, water, air, and even some human body parts. However, the examination…
Researchers from Japan examine the presence of microplastics in cloud water and their contribution to climate change. Plastic particles less than 5 mm in size…
A recent study led by Griffith University revealed that urban stormwater particles from tire wear were the most prevalent microplastic Published in Environmental Science &…
The study indicates a potential risk for serious health consequences, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Microplastics, a highly prevalent form of plastic pollution, have infiltrated air,…
Modern farming, like all industries, has a significant dependence on plastics. Consider the plastic mulch that adorns vegetable beds, the PVC channels that manage water…
UBC’s BioProducts Institute develops a plant-based filter, “bioCap,” that can capture nearly 99.9% of microplastic particles in water, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to…
Researchers have developed “smart rust,” iron oxide nanoparticles that clean water by attracting pollutants such as oil, nano- and microplastics, glyphosate, and even estrogen hormones….
Fluid dynamics simulations reveal how detrimental plastic particles accumulate inside the nose and at the back of the throat. Research indicates that humans could potentially…
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics. Microplastic particles can be found in the marine atmosphere, even in the world’s most isolated…
Exposure to particles from baby food containers kills up to 75% of cultured kidney cells. The fastest way to heat food and drink might also…
The term “biodegradable” can be deceptive when applied to plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial composting conditions. A commonly utilized compostable…