A systematic review of the impacts of exposure to micro- and nano-plastics on human tissue accumulation and health
Chinese Academy of Sciences · University of Chinese Academy of Sciences · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) pollution has become a pressing global environmental issue, with growing concerns regarding its impact on human health. However, evidence of the effects of MNPs on human health remains limited. This paper reviews the three routes of human exposure to MNPs, which include ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. It further discusses the potential routes of translocation of MNPs in human lungs, intestines and skin, and analyses the potential impact of MNPs on the homeostasis of human organ systems, and provides an outlook on future research priorities for MNPs in human health. There is growing evidence that MNPs are present in human tissues or fluids. Lab studies, including in…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 14.78
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 181
Authors
8- YFYudong Feng
Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Soil Science
- CTChen Tu
Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Soil Science
- RLRuijie Li
Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Soil Science
- DWDi Wu
Nanjing Medical University
- JYJie Yang
Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Soil Science
Topics & keywords
- Nano-
- Human health
- Nanotechnology
- Materials science
- Forensic engineering
- Environmental science
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Good health and well-being