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Recent advances in research to identify sources of nano- and microplastics

Additives for Polymers 2023

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A summary of recent research identifies several underappreciated sources of microplastics and nanoplastics, including laser-cut acrylic sheets, orthodontic rubber bands, and children's food containers, each shedding particles during normal use. Identifying these everyday sources is essential for accurately estimating total human exposure to plastic particles and for designing interventions that reduce intake.

Exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics — particles smaller than 5 millimeters and 1 micrometer across, respectively — have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Although some of their sources are well known, others haven't been thoroughly vetted yet. On July 26, 2023, ACS reported there were a number of recent papers published in ACS journals that detail new insights into the origins of some microscopic plastic pieces: laser-cut acrylic sheets, orthodontic rubber bands and children's food containers. The papers are listed below:

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