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Endocrine Disruptors
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This paper reviews endocrine-disrupting chemicals — including phthalates and bisphenols commonly found in plastics — that mimic hormones and interfere with critical body functions like embryonic development. Many of these disruptors leach from microplastics once ingested, making plastic pollution a direct threat to hormonal health in humans and wildlife.
Endocrine disruptors (ED) are environmental pollutants that mimic endogenous hormonal signals. The main groups are Phthalates, Bisphenols, Parabens, Pesticides and some POPs. They interfere with hormone-dependent functions in the body such as embryonic development,...
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Other Industrial Chemicals and Microplastics
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This chapter reviews the health and environmental profiles of industrial chemicals—including surfactants and copolymers found in textiles and consumer products—many of which contribute to or co-occur with microplastic pollution. Understanding the chemistry of these co-contaminants is important because microplastics in the environment rarely occur alone; they adsorb and concentrate industrial chemicals, potentially amplifying their toxic effects on wildlife and humans.
Presence of Contaminants of Emerging Concerns in the Environment
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Researchers surveyed the growing class of contaminants of emerging concern — including microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals — that are appearing in the environment faster than regulatory frameworks can address them, raising questions about combined exposure risks.
Current Challenges and Future Directions of Emerging Contaminants in the Environment
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Researchers reviewed current challenges in monitoring and managing emerging environmental contaminants — including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, microplastics, and nanomaterials — examining their increasing detection across environmental sectors and the significant ecological and human health threats they pose.
Impact of Emerging Contaminants to the Environment and Human Health
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Researchers reviewed the growing presence of emerging contaminants — including microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and endocrine disruptors — across environmental matrices, documenting their increasingly recognized risks to ecosystem integrity and human health.
Effects of Emerging Contaminants on Wildlife
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