An investigation into the leaching of micro and nano particles and chemical pollutants from disposable face masks - linked to the COVID-19 pandemic

Effects of textile dyes on health and the environment and bioremediation potential of living organisms

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Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences +17

Validation of ATR FT-IR to identify polymers of plastic marine debris, including those ingested by marine organisms

Melissa R. Jung, F. David Horgen, Sara V. Orski et al. · Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2018 · 1.4K citations · Full text

Natural Sciences, Marine Sciences, Toxicology +16

Sampling, isolating and identifying microplastics ingested by fish and invertebrates

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Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Toxicology +17

Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment

Oluniyi O. Fadare, Elvis D. Okoffo · The Science of The Total Environment · 2020 · 901 citations · Full text

Natural Sciences, Microbiology, Biosecurity +9

In vitro toxicity of silica nanoparticles in human lung cancer cells

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Pharmacy, Oncology, Toxicology +15