Detecting Micro- and Nanoplastics Released from Food Packaging: Challenges and Analytical Strategies.

ABSTRACT: Micro- and nanoplastic (pMP and pNP, respectively) release is an emerging issue since these particles constitute a ubiquitous and growing pollutant, which not only threatens the environment but may have potential consequences for human health. In particular, there is concern about the release of secondary pMP and pNP from the degradation of plastic consumer products. The phenomenon is well-documented in relation to plastic waste in the environment but, more recently, reports of pMP generated even during the normal use of plastic food contact materials, such as water bottles, tea bags, and containers, have been published. So far, a validated and harmonized strategy to tackle the issue is not available. In this study, we demonstrate that plastic breakdown to pMP and pNP can occur during the

SUBMITTER: Cella C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8954753 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature