Micro and Nanoplastics: Impact on Cellular Health and Neuro-Function
摘要
The micro-nanoplastics (MNPs) are minute plastic particles ubiquitously distributed in the environment, affecting air, water, soil, and living organisms. They result from the degradation of larger plastics which break down into smaller particles due to physical, chemical, and biological processes such as sunlight exposure, weathering, and microbial action (Andrady 2011). Nanoplastic particles are released during the production or application of plastic materials, leading to their dissemination into air, soil, and water (Geyer et al. 2017). The effects of MNPs have raised significant concerns due to their prevalence and ability to infiltrate and accumulate within living organisms (Cole et al. 2011).