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Surface Charges of Polystyrene Nanoplastics Affect Their Distribution in Mice
Baimanov D., Song Z., (Corresponding) Wang L., Yuan Q., (Corresponding) Zhang Z.
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Micro- and nanoplastics can enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and their distribution within the body and impact on health have attracted widespread attention. This study aimed to examine how particle size and surface charge influence the biodistribution of...Read more
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polystyrene nanoplastics, protein corona, magnetic isolation, lung accumulation, integrin receptors
Unveiling the presence of MNPs within the human body
(Corresponding) Christodoulou M., Stylianou M., Zorpas A.
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Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as critical contaminants of both the environment and human health. The current work synthesizes data from several studies to elucidate MNP occurrence in blood, saliva, and urine. Findings highlight polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and...Read more
Feeding habits and microplastic ingestion of Bogue in Mediterranean Sea
(Corresponding) Kostoula A., Megalofonou P.
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This study examines the feeding habits of the bogue (Boops boops, L.) and the presence of microplastics (MPs) in the gastrointestinal contents in the North Evoikos Gulf, a region characterized by intense anthropogenic and industrial activity. Seasonal sampling of 230 individuals was conducted...Read more
The impact of ozonation on PET and PVC microplastics in model urban wastewater
(Corresponding) Legan M., Žgajnar Gotvajn A., Zupan K., Zupančič P., Sakulthaew C., Chokejaroenrat C.
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3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
In the field of environmental pollutants, microplastics (MPs) present one of the biggest challenges. Several studies investigated different removal options of MPs and investigated its toxic impacts on the environment. One of the main sources of MPs pollution is wastewater. Different advanced...Read more
Regulatory and Mitigation Strategies to Combat Microplastic Pollution in Agricultural Ecosystems
Phinikettou V., (Corresponding) Economou F., (Corresponding) Voukkali I., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
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Microplastic contamination is a growing concern that affects environment and human health. Agriculture has been identified as a major source of microplastics (MPs) released into the environment, hence mitigating it will require a big paradigm shift across numerous sectors. The most recent research...Read more
Monitoring plastic and Hg pollution impacts on two commercial species from the North Evoikos Gulf
Kostoula A., Dantsi C., Botsou F., Sakellari A., (Corresponding) Megalofonou P.
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This study examines the presence of microplastics (MPs) and mercury (Hg) concentrations in 230 Boop boops L., and 203 Nephrops norvegicus L., sampled from the North Evoikos during the years 2021, 2022 and 2024. Microplastics were detected in 56.1% of
B. boops, with a mean abundance of 1.74 MPs/...Read more
(Corresponding) Záray G., Tserendorj D., Petrics M., Sandil S., Károly Á., Dobosy P.
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Both the cellulose-based (CB) natural and petroleum-based (PB) artificial microfibers originating from wastewater treatment plants and atmospheric deposition are characteristic contaminants in the riverine environ-ment. Due to their extremely slow degradation and long resident time, the research...Read more
Leachates from Recycled PET Plastic Concrete: Phytotoxicity and Characterization
(Corresponding) Legan M., Žgajnar Gotvajn A.
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In the last two decades, several studies reported on plastic pollution worldwide in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Several past studies have presented plastic waste using concrete as one of the most promising solutions in plastic waste management. The most concerning part of using plastic...Read more
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concrete, ecotoxicity, leaching, natural aggregate, PET plastic
Influence of microplastics in the bioconcentration and depuration of organic pollutants in European eels
(Corresponding) Campo J., Alvarez-Ruiz R., Andreu V.
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3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Despite high levels of organic pollutants (OPs) have been found in ecosystems considered as the habitats of European eels, there is scarce information about the bioconcentration and depuration kinetics of such OPs, and only few research has reported them in different eels’ tissues. In this research...Read more
Shallow coastal litter in South Aegean Sea islands: abundance and sourcing
(Corresponding) Kontos A., Campanos D., Kouvara K., Geraga M., Xirotagarou P., Papatheodorou G.
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3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
The problem of marine litter has garnered increasing scientific, governmental and civilian attention in the last 20 years due to its severe environmental, economic and logistical impacts. Coastal and islandic regions with high touristic value, are particularly vulnerable to said impacts. Diver-led...Read more
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Marine Pollution, Plastic Waste, Aegean Sea, Benthic Litter, Visual Census
