Are There Nanoplastics in Your Personal Care Products?

Fragmentation of plastic debris and the commercial use of plastic microbeads have led to the widespread distribution of microplastics in natural environments. Several studies have reported on the occurrence and toxicity of microplastics in soils and waters; however, because of methodological challenges, the presence and impact of nanoplastics (

• FO
  Faculty of Engineering, McGill University
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  Canada Research Chairs
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  Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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  Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies