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Fatemeh Zarei
Bio: Fatemeh Zarei is an academic researcher from Shiraz University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Microplastics & Population. The author has co-authored 1 publications.
Topics: Microplastics, Population
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TL;DR: In this article, the characteristics and human exposure of microplastics (MPs) in settled indoor dust in schools were examined for the first time, and it revealed that microfibres are widespread in Shiraz’ schools and pose a high exposure risk to MPs for young students.
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TL;DR: In this article , the absorption, distribution, metabolic toxicity and excretion of microplastics together with the attached chemicals are discussed, and potential implications on humans are also discussed from in vitro and in vivo studies, and connecting the relationship between physicochemical properties and the potential risks.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors investigated MP abundance and composition within urban soil from green spaces in Nanjing, eastern China, and provided novel insights regarding quantitative source appointment and regional ecological control of MP in urban soil.
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TL;DR: The Minireview as discussed by the authors gives an overview of the current exposure of residents to microplastics and their additives and preventive measures can be derived if necessary, and it is recommended that microplastic and their additive be given greater consideration in indoor environmental surveys in the future.
Abstract: Abstract Analyses of air and house dust have shown that pollution of the indoor environment with microplastics could pose a fundamental hygienic problem. Indoor microplastics can result from abrasion, microplastic beads are frequently added to household products and microplastic granules can be found in artificial turf for sports activities and in synthetic admixtures in equestrian hall litter. In this context, the question arose as to what extent particulate emissions of thermoplastic materials from 3D printing should be at least partially classified as microplastics or nanoplastics. The discussion about textiles as a possible source of indoor microplastics has also been intensified. This Minireview gives an overview of the current exposure of residents to microplastics. Trends can be identified from the results and preventive measures can be derived if necessary. It is recommended that microplastics and their additives be given greater consideration in indoor environmental surveys in the future.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the impacts of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) on microplastics and microfibres (MFs) degradation efficiency, toxicity, and sustainability of the processes, among other aspects.
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TL;DR: In this paper , a review collates concentrations (particle count and mass-based), shape, size and polymetric characteristics for microplastics in ambient air, deposition, dust, and snow from 124 peer-reviewed articles to provide a holistic overview and analysis of the current knowledge.
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