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This record is a table of contents for a journal issue, not a single research study. One listed article reports on airborne microplastic levels measured at different times of day at an urban roadside location, but no further details are given here.
Johnson Matthey’s international journal of research exploring science and technology in industrial applications Contents Volume 70, Issue 4, October 2026 e70401 Machine Learning Analysis of Particulate Matter Driving Contributions in the Southern Sichuan Basin By Xuexue Jing, Zhengke Si, Hongfei Chen et al. e70402 Prediction and Analysis of Crystal Structure, Mechanical Properties, High-Temperature Performance and Electronic Characteristics of Zirconium-Doped Platinum-Gold Alloys: First-Principles Calculations By Yonghao Fu, Xi Meng, Zhentao Yuan et al. e70403 Temporal Distribution of Airborne Microplastics at an Urban Roadside By Rencheng Zhu, Zhengke Si, Yue Zhao et al. e70404 Taguchi Analysis on the Aspects of Nanolayer Thermal Conductivity at the Solid-Liquid Interface, Shape and Aspect Ratio of Nanoparticles By Prateek Kattimani, Ripendeep Singh, Binayak Pattanayak et al. e70405 Autonomous Data Acquisition Pipeline for High Throughput Statistical Analysis of Catalyst Nanoparticles at Elevated Temperature By Z. Najeeb, L. Spillane, M. E. Schuster et al. e70406 Atomic Resolution Chemical Mapping of Platinum-Cobalt Nanoparticles Using Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy-Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy By A. C. Zanre, A. Varambhia, D. Ozkaya et al. e70407 The Johnson Matthey Data Science App Store as a Model for Industrial Digital Transformation By A. Varambhia, T. Ellaby, Z. Najeeb and D. Ozkaya e70408 Digitalisation, Automation and Advanced Characterisation in Catalysis and Materials Science Editorial by Sara Coles e70409 A Cornerstone of Modern Research and Development Guest editorial by Tuğçe Eralp Erden e70410 “Industry 4.0 and Sustainability” Reviewed by Audrey Rago, Ketan Chavda, Jane Patrick and Katy Lovatt e70411 Johnson Matthey Highlights e70412 Sustainable Lubrication Solutions: Rheological and Tribological Analysis of Zinc Dialkyl Dithiophosphate-Enhanced Castor and Cashew Nut Shell Oil Biogenic Greases By Ravikiran, K. R. Prakash, M. V. Praveen Kumar et al. </
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An examination of the measurement and extent of atmospheric microplastic pollution in urban and remote areas
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Tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, are floating in the air we breathe—not just in busy cities, but even in remote places far from civilization. This research looks at how scientists measure this airborne plastic pollution and shows it's more widespread than many people realize, which matters because we could be inhaling these particles every day without knowing it. While researchers are still figuring out exactly how this affects our health, the findings suggest it's worth paying attention to what's in the air around us.
Size-Resolved Characteristics and Source Influences of Airborne Microplastics in Central Los Angeles
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Researchers measured tiny airborne plastic particles in city air samples collected in central Los Angeles across two seasons. Plastic fibers and small particles were found in every sample, and their levels closely matched levels of dust and traffic-related particles, suggesting shared sources like road dust and vehicle wear rather than weather conditions.
Airborne microplastics in indoor and outdoor environments of a developing country in South Asia: abundance, distribution, morphology, and possible sources
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Researchers quantified airborne microplastic concentrations in indoor and outdoor environments in a South Asian developing country, characterizing particle abundance, size distribution, morphology, and potential sources, finding significant microplastic air pollution in a lower-middle-income country context.
Suspended Airborne Microplastics Across Urban Roadside Environments in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines: Compositional Variation and Implications for Urban Air Quality
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Researchers tested the air along busy streets in a Philippine city and found tiny plastic particles—mostly fibers from things like clothing and packaging—floating in every sample they collected, meaning people breathing roadside air are likely inhaling these particles regularly. While this study didn't test health effects directly, it adds to growing evidence that microplastics are a normal part of city air we breathe every day, which matters since scientists are still working out what these particles might do to our lungs and bodies over time.
Temporal Distribution of Airborne Microplastics at an Urban Roadside
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Researchers conducted a year-long sampling program for airborne microplastics at an urban roadside site in Zhengzhou, China, finding that traffic volume, seasonal variation, and meteorological conditions influenced the temporal distribution and polymer composition of atmospheric microplastics. Micro-Raman spectroscopy identified the dominant polymer types present in traffic-adjacent air.
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