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Plastic and Human Health: A Micro Issue?

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Size-dependent internalization of particles via the pathways of clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis

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Environmental exposure to microplastics: An overview on possible human health effects

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Environmental and health hazard ranking and assessment of plastic polymers based on chemical composition

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The role of surface charge in cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of medical nanoparticles

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Microplastics as an emerging threat to terrestrial ecosystems

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In vivo , in vitro , and in silico toxicology studies of nanoplastics and their modeling

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Detrimental Synergistic Effects of Atmospheric Ozone and Polystyrene Nanoparticle Exposure on Human Adult Myogenic Progenitor Cells

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Polystyrene nanoplastic exposure increases susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in Caenorhabditis elegans model of host-pathogen interaction in p38-MAP Kinase dependent manner

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Toxicity of High-Density Polyethylene Nanoparticles in Combination with Silver Nanoparticles to Caco-2 and HT29MTX Cells Growing in 2D or 3D Culture

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Amine-modified polystyrene particles induce surface chemistry-driven immunotoxicity in microglia: Protective effects of trolox

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Polystyrene nanoplastics modulate neurite length in a size-specific manner

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Towards regulatory measures for microplastics in soils: further challenges and QA/QC guidelines for harmonized workflows

Thomas, D. E., Steinmetz, Z., Dorau, K., Hoppe, M. L., & Weber, C. J. (2026) · Microplastics and Nanoplastics · doi:10.1186/s43591-026-00192-7 · Cited by 1

Colloidal stability and aggregation of polyethylene (PE) nanoplastics under UV weathering and PFOA contamination

Wu, P., Pasquet, M., Duong, V., Riabchenko, V., & Fréchette, J. (2026) · Environmental Science Processes & Impacts · doi:10.1039/d6em00112b · Cited by 1

Soil Contamination by Micro- and Nano Plastics: Emerging Environmental Threats

Ilango, S., Devarajan, G., & Malathi, K. (2026) · Lecture notes in nanoscale science and technology · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-17963-0_8 · Cited by 1

Matrix effects and key methodological factors for reliable nanoplastic quantification by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

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Natural Polymers: Opportunities and Challenges in the Application and Commercialization as Sustainable Materials Amid Growing Environmental Awareness

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Subclinical immunometabolic perturbations in the neonatal lung following maternal microplastic exposure in mice

Ho, S., Chou, H., & Chen, C. (2026) · Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.tox.2026.154525 · Cited by 1

Nano- and microplastics induce size specific adipogenic and metabolic dysregulation

Sonar, N. S., Thakuri, L. S., Park, K.-H., Kim, J. J., Seo, J. B., & Rhyu, D. Y. (2026) · Food and Chemical Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.fct.2026.116221 · Cited by 1

Adverse interactions of plastic nanoparticles with cultured primary microglial cells

Adamiak, K., & Strużyńska, L. (2026) · Toxicology · doi:10.1016/j.tox.2026.154527 · Cited by 1

Developmental toxicity of microplastics: Mechanisms of action, influencing factors and research progress

Sun, Z., Wen, X., Zhan, C., & Liu, W. (2026) · Journal of Hazardous Materials Plastics · doi:10.1016/j.hazmp.2026.100067 · Cited by 1

Developmental effects of intrauterine and lactational exposure to nanoplastics and phthalates on rat testis

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Toxicity Differences Between Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Organs: From Molecular Mechanisms to Potential Therapeutic Strategies

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Osteoimmunological impacts of micro/nanoplastics: systemic translocation, inflammatory responses, and bone remodeling disruption

Fan, J., Li, J., Hao, C., & Hui, Y. (2026) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2026.1862512 · Cited by 1

Impact of a pristine versus gastric acid-treated low-density polyethylene in a human epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma (Caco-2) cell line

Tejeda, I., Saenen, N. D., Witters, M., Marchal, W., Hardy, A. T., Briedé, J. J., Belleghem, F. V., & Smeets, K. (2026) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2026.120532 · Cited by 1

The Gut Microbiome in Foodborne Microplastic Toxicity: Mechanistic Insights and Human Health Risk Assessment

Iqbal, M. Z., Sharma, P., Shafi, Z., Shahid, M., Debnath, A. K., Rasool, A., & Ali, S. (2026) · Journal of Applied Toxicology · doi:10.1002/jat.70387 · Cited by 1

Emerging Materials and Environment: A Brief Introduction

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Approaches for Environmental Impact Assessment of Bio-Based Plastics, Microplastics, and Nanoplastics Applied to Aquatic Environments

Ballesteros, A., Alcodori, J., & Fito, C. (2025) · World sustainability series · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-84959-6_18 · Cited by 1

Socratic lectures 6

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Synergistic effects of marine pollutants and microplastics on the destabilization of lipid bilayersPreprint

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Virgin and Aged Microplastics Induce Type-specific Inflammatory Responses on Vascular CellsPreprint

Lomonaco, T., Persiani, E., Biagini, D., Gisone, I., Ceccherini, E., Cecchettini, A., Corti, A., Ghimenti, S., Francesco, F. D., Castelvetro, V., et al. (2023) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3303259/v1 · Cited by 1

Development of environmentally friendly bio-epoxy coatings for water-repellent applications

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Biomechanics of Joints at 6th Socratic Lectures

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Alternative sources to petrochemicals: New value chains

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Caracterización de microplásticos en aguas naturales y residuales, y su influencia y separación en procesos biológicos de depuración

Alvim, C. B. (2022) · RiuNet (Universitat Politècnica de València) · doi:10.4995/thesis/10251/185696

EFECTOS CELULARES DE LA EXPOSICIÓN A MICROPARTÍCULAS PLÁSTICAS EN ORGANISMOS ACUÁTICOS

Núñez-Nogueira, G., Ascencio, M. C., López, A. P., & Álvarez‐González, C. A. (2022) · Kuxulkab · doi:10.19136/kuxulkab.a28n60.4667

Ageing Affects the Mechanical Interactionbetween Microplastics and Lipid BilayersPreprint

Fleury, J., & Baulin, V. A. (2023) · ChemRxiv · doi:10.26434/chemrxiv-2023-g90pm

Topic modeling discovers trending topics in global research on the ecosystem impacts of microplasticsPreprint

Gong, K., Hu, S., Zhang, W., Peng, C., & Tan, J. (2023) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3488773/v1

Quantitative Detection of Microplastics in Water Through Real-Time Analysis of Fluorescence Signal

Nicolai, E., Li, Y., Allegra, V., Catini, A., Natale, C. D., & Pizzoferrato, R. (2024) · Mechanisms and machine science · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-63755-1_17 · Cited by 1

Effects of Uv Degradation on Building Materials with Emphasis on Microplastic Generation PotentialPreprint

Jo, H. H., Choi, Y., & Kim, S. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4899203

The Potential Human Impacts of Environmental Contamination by Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Review

Singh, N. N., Chinglenthoiba, C., Santos, J. H., Chellappan, S., Priya, K. L., & Singh, K. K. K. M. B. (2024) · Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-64253-1_20 · Cited by 1

Microplastics in Animals – A Global Concern to Food Safety and Human Health

Karim, M. A., Hassan, M. L., Saif, U. M., Ahmed, M. U., Amran, M. I. U. A., Hemal, S., Kawsar, M. A., Bakky, M. A. H., Charly, M. A., Martyniuk, C. J., et al. (2024) · Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-64253-1_23

Investigation of Pollution Caused by Microplastics, Their Transporting Effects on Different Pollutants and Possible Treatments: A Review

Pires, D. P., Carissimi, É., & Silvestri, S. (2024) · Water and waste water management · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-62054-6_6

Transcriptome Analysis of Soiny Mullet Larvae Challenge with Polystyrene Microplastics

Wei, X., Zhang, S., Pi, X., Sui, Y., Zhang, Q., Wang, Z., Wangkahart, E., & Qi, Z. (2025) · Journal of Ocean University of China · doi:10.1007/s11802-025-5793-3

NO-mediated DNA damage induced by polystyrene nanoparticles triggers program cell death in mesenchymal stem cells

Matovic, V., Ljujić, B., Kovačević, M. M., Milošević-Djordjević, O., Milivojević, N. N., Nikolić, S., & Gazdic, M. (2025) · Drug and Chemical Toxicology · doi:10.1080/01480545.2025.2453580

3-D models for studying microplastics effects on humans

Aryanfar, Y., Wu, Y.-S., Alcaraz, J. L. G., Vidal, R. P. I., Osman, A. I., Manap, A. S. A., Afzal, S., Saikia, T., Chen, Z., Lu, K., et al. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-22210-8.00027-4

Use of agriculture product and bioindicator

Iannone, A., Mignogna, D., Carriera, F., Fiore, C. D., & Avino, P. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-22210-8.00028-6

Effect of surface coating and acidification on the interaction of microplastics with algae Chlorella sp. by confocal microscopy and time-resolved imaging

Chorvatova, A. M. (2025) · Multiphoton Microscopy in the Biomedical Sciences · doi:10.1117/12.3050338

PRESENCIA DE POLÍMEROS EN MAMÍFEROS MARINOS

Marín, I. D. L. C., García, B. P., Núñez-Nogueira, G., & Ascencio, M. C. (2022) · Kuxulkab · doi:10.19136/kuxulkab.a28n62.5277

Microplastics in domestic sheep: researching screening methods for food safety

Mettam, J. T., Clune, T., Pitts, K. M., & Guareschi, E. E. (2025) · Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences · doi:10.1080/00450618.2025.2504691 · Cited by 1

Environmental Fate and Effects of Microplastics on Organisms

Laforsch, C., Vizsolyi, É. C., Ramsperger, A. F. R. M., Wieland, S., Brehm, J., Ritschar, S., Kress, H., & Löder, M. G. J. (2025) · Springer handbooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-66209-6_40

The Environmental Impacts of Nanoplastics in Marine Ecosystems

Martha, G. G., Nunes, A., Piccinin, I. N., de Lima, L. F., Goulart, S., Alberti, T. B., Vilas‐Boas, V., & Maraschin, M. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-93871-9_16

Potential of Fermented Plant Extract for Removing Microplastics in Artificial Gastric and Intestinal Juices

Sugimoto, M., Murakami, N., Obayashi, M., & Murakami, T. (2025) · Current Nutrition & Food Science · doi:10.2174/0115734013404286250806063403

Emerging Contaminants of High Concern in the Water Ecosystem: Economic Aspects and a Perspective for Sustainable Detection Approach

Preeti, A., Kanakalakshmi, A., Renugadevi, K., Archana, C. M., Anbarasi, G., & Kaarunya, E. (2025) · Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-89591-3_4

Toxiques inhalés : actualités en 2025

Georges, M. (2025) · Revue des Maladies Respiratoires Actualités · doi:10.1016/s1877-1203(25)00038-2

Effect of Nanoplastics on Different Biological Systems

Rigo, G. M. O., Pinto, C. L. O., Gonçalves, N., Lustosa, I. K. F., de Carvalho, C. S., & Siervo, G. E. M. D. L. (2025) · Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental · doi:10.24857/rgsa.v19n10-056

Maintenance of Wind Turbine Blades and Microplastic Emission: How to Mitigate Environmental Risks

Mishnaevsky, L. (2025) · Wind Energy · doi:10.1002/we.70072

Additional file 1 of Distinct lipid membrane interaction and uptake of differentially charged nanoplastics in bacteria

Dai, S., Ye, R., Huang, J., Wang, B., Xie, Z., Ou, X., Yu, N., Huang, C., Hua, Y., Zhou, R., et al. (2022) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.19607731

Additional file 1 of Long-term exposure to polystyrene microplastics triggers premature testicular aging

Wu, D., Zhang, M., Bao, T. T., & Lan, H. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.26613296

Additional file 3 of Long-term exposure to polystyrene microplastics triggers premature testicular aging

Wu, D., Zhang, M., Bao, T. T., & Lan, H. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.26613302

Additional file 2 of Long-term exposure to polystyrene microplastics triggers premature testicular aging

Wu, D., Zhang, M., Bao, T. T., & Lan, H. (2024) · Figshare · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.26613299

Health Cries Through White Pollution Exposure

Kameswaran, S., & Ramesh, B. (2025) · Environmental contamination remediation and management · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-95547-1_12

Ecological Concerns with Clear Aligner Therapy – A Scoping Review

Thundukattil, V., Babu, S. A., Salish, J. S., & Aryasree, S. (2026) · Kerala Dental Journal · doi:10.4103/ksdj.ksdj_39_25

Impact of nanoplastics on human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived endothelial cells and blood vessel organoids

Zhang, R. L., Wang, X., Fu, X., Ouyang, L., Zhou, B., & Na, J. (2026) · Green Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.gce.2026.02.005

Simultaneous determination of six microplastics in drinking water by pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

Yin, M., Fan, J., Cheng, G., Chang, Q., Shao, B., & Bai, R. (2026) · Analytical Methods · doi:10.1039/d5ay01978h

Microplastics: ecological and human health risks

Singh, S., Chakma, S., & Diwan, V. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-41630-9.00014-8

Nanoplastics remodel the extracellular matrix mechanical microenvironment to activate hepatic stellate cells

Cao, Z., Xiao, M., Yang, M., Jing, H., Liu, Q., Wang, Z., Ding, X., Wang, P., & Liang, S. (2026) · Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment · doi:10.20517/jeea.2025.73 · Cited by 1

Effects of micro- and nano-plastics exposure on cellular senescence: an overview

Gao, H., Zhou, X., Xu, Y., Yang, B., Tinkov, A. A., Aschner, M., Skalny, A. V., Notova, S. V., Farina, M., & Lu, R. (2026) · Archives of Toxicology · doi:10.1007/s00204-026-04351-w

On the potential of mitigation of microplastic emission by optimizing anti-erosion coatings

Tempelis, A., & Mishnaevsky, L. (2026) · International Journal of Mechanical Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2026.111577

Nanoplastiques modèles : de l'analyse de leurs caractéristiques physico-chimique à leur comportement colloïdal en milieu aquatique

Veclin, C. (2021) · theses.fr (ABES) · doi:10.70675/6003b297zadfez4649zb6e7z9205fe6ea4cd

Toxicité des micro-nanoparticules de polycaprolactone et de polystyrène vieillies dans des conditions environnementales sur des modèles intestinaux humains

Boulée, M. (2024) · theses.fr (ABES) · doi:10.70675/423fca07z50c4z4a5bza358zbf5c2d3359c6

Salinity changes and their environmental impacts on artisanal fisheries in Chilika Lagoon

Nandy, A., Rout, D. S., & Tripathy, P. (2026) · Discover Oceans · doi:10.1007/s44289-026-00137-1

Evaluating cellular effects of PET microplastics in 2D/3D models: viability, oxidative stress, and comprehensive methodological considerations

Aichinger, L., Duswald, K., Pakusic, D., Kogler, L., Stellnberger, S. L., Karl, V., Stojanovic, M., Wenisch, D., Jakupec, M. A., Philippe, C., et al. (2026) · Microplastics and Nanoplastics · doi:10.1186/s43591-026-00195-4 · Cited by 1

Toxicity of Environmentally Relevant Micro- and Nanoplastic Exposure on Liver Cell Models

Marcellus, K. A., Scur, M., Wade, M. G., & Gill, S. (2026) · Microplastics · doi:10.3390/microplastics5020086

Microplastic-Induced DRP1-BAX Interaction Contributes to Mitochondrial Apoptosis in Lung Epithelial Cells

Hu, X., Yuan, X., Cao, X., Su, J., Zhang, P., Guo, Y., Zhang, F., & Ding, W. (2026) · Environment & Health · doi:10.1021/envhealth.5c00830

Migration and transformation of nanoplastics and microcystin during Chlamydomonas reinhardtii processing: From the environment to product

Wang, C., Chen, C., Ding, P., Xiong, Y., Huang, X., & Li, X. (2026) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.142507

Developing a New Approach Methodology Framework to Assess Biological Responses to Nanoplastics: Insights from Polystyrene and Biodegradable Particles

Ritarossi, C., Palleschi, S., Condello, M., Rossi, B., Pannone, L., Battistelli, C. L., Bossa, C., Libralato, G., Martinelli, S., & Andreoli, C. (2026) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano16110668

A holistic remedy to the plastic era through a high–performance photocatalytic system

Sharma, V., Lal, A. S., Saravanan, P., & Kishi, N. (2026) · Materials and Emerging Technologies for Sustainability · doi:10.1142/s3060932126300040

Micro- and nanoplastics as vectors of aquatic pollutants and genotoxicity: An integrated review across aquatic and mammalian systems with special reference to the scenario in India

Parveen, N., Akbarsha, M. A., & Shadab, G. G. H. A. (2026) · Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis · doi:10.1016/j.mrgentox.2026.503945

Plastic Degradation Potential and Metagenomic Analysis of an Enriched Gut Microbial Consortium from Tenebrio molitor

Qiu, Q., Sun, X., Li, H., Zhou, D., & Huo, H. (2026) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms14061246

Combined effects of increased temperature and polystyrene (PS) nanoplastics (NPs) in C. ripariusPreprint

Martín-Folgar, R., Velasco, I., Margarite, M., Sanz, M., Gálvez, Ó., Torres-Ruíz, M., Cañas, A., & Morales, M. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.6865758

Magnetically recoverable Fe3O4-loaded poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)˗sodium carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel beads for efficient removal of amine-functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics

Mondal, S., Cho, W., Zahra, Cho, S., & Lee, J. (2026) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.110310

Integrated Genomic, Structural, and Metabolomic Profiling of Freeze-Dried Postbiotic Supernatants Reveals Multi-Target Anticancer Activity Against Caco-2 Cells

abdelwahab, T., Moneim, A. E. A., El‐Khadragy, M. F., Faraag, A. H. I., Elshopakey, G. E., & Abdalla, M. S. (2026) · Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins · doi:10.1007/s12602-026-11079-7

Microplastic contamination in irrigation canals of a major agricultural region: a fluorescence-based monitoring study in Reynosa, Mexico

García-León, I., Guzmán, P. G., Hernández-Ramírez, A., Martínez-Vázquez, A. V., Velásquez, J. D. C. Q., & Estrada-Ortiz, K. S. (2026) · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · doi:10.1007/s10661-026-15563-z

Health Implications of Microplastics in Drinking Water: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence

Ioannou, D., Georgaki, M.-N., Skourtsidis, K., Kiosis, G., Kavvadas, D., Karachrysafi, S., & Papamitsou, T. (2026) · International Conference on Efficient & Sustainable Water Systems Management toward Worth Living Development (EWaS) · doi:10.3390/eesp2026044056

A systems-based framework for assessing microplastics as an emerging occupational safety and health risk

Das, A., Mishra, S., Bauri, K. P., & Tripathy, B. (2026) · Discover Environment · doi:10.1007/s44274-026-00897-9 · Cited by 1

Microplastic Toxicity and Intestinal Homeostasis: Insights from Microbiome and Gut Barrier Dysfunction

Paz‐Cruz, E., Vela, L., Tamayo‐Trujillo, R., Mideros-Mora, C., Ayala, C., & Ruiz‐Pozo, V. A. (2026) · Microplastics · doi:10.3390/microplastics5030150

Immunotoxicity analysis of Pardosa pseudoannulata under cadmium-alone and co-existence of nanoplastic exposures

Lu, Y., Li, L., Wu, X., Lv, B., Cai, Q., Wang, Z., & Wang, J. (2026) · Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology · doi:10.1016/j.enceco.2026.07.010

Toxicological effects of polypropylene microplastics and co-exposure with arsenic in Drosophila melanogaster

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