Toxicity of micro(nano)plastics with different size and surface charge on human nasal epithelial cells and rats via intranasal exposure

Atmospheric transport and deposition of microplastics in a remote mountain catchment

Steve Allen, Deonie Allen, Vernon R. Phoenix et al. · Nature Geoscience · 2019 · 2.3K citations · Full text

Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences +14

Synthetic fibers in atmospheric fallout: A source of microplastics in the environment?

Rachid Dris, Johnny Gaspéri, Mohamed Saad et al. · Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2016 · 2.1K citations · Full text

Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences +14

Uptake and Accumulation of Polystyrene Microplastics in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) and Toxic Effects in Liver

Yifeng Lu, Yan Zhang, Yongfeng Deng et al. · Environmental Science & Technology · 2016 · 2.1K citations

Life Sciences, Toxicology, Aquatic Toxicology +16

Combined Effects of UV Exposure Duration and Mechanical Abrasion on Microplastic Fragmentation by Polymer Type

Young Kyoung Song, Sang Hee Hong, Mi Jang et al. · Environmental Science & Technology · 2017 · 1.5K citations

Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences +15

Tissue accumulation of microplastics in mice and biomarker responses suggest widespread health risks of exposure

Yongfeng Deng, Yan Zhang, Bernardo Lemos et al. · Scientific Reports · 2017 · 1.4K citations · Full text

Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Toxicology +17