Back to papers
0
Article ? AI-assigned paper type based on the abstract. Classification may not be perfect — flag errors using the feedback button. Tier 2 ? Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence. Environmental Sources Sign in to save

Atmospheric aerosol-microplastics intake and deposition in the alveolar region by considering dynamic behavior of acinar airways

PLoS ONE 2025
Hamidreza Mortazavy Beni, Hamed Mortazavi, Puchanee Larpruenrudee, Yuantong Gu, Emilie Sauret, Mohammad S. Islam

Summary

Researchers analyzed the intake and deposition of atmospheric aerosol-associated microplastics in the alveolar region of the lung by modeling the dynamic behavior of acinar airways. The study improved understanding of how airborne microplastic particles are transmitted through the deepest regions of the respiratory system under physiologically realistic conditions.

Body Systems
Respiratory

To date, several studies analyzed the airflow in acinar sections. However, a comprehensive analysis of the physiological behavior of the alveolar sacs is missing in the literature. The specific findings of this study would improve the knowledge of airborne particle transmission in the alveolar zone.

Read via DOI PubMed PMC Full Text Download PDF

Share this paper

Post Share Share Pin Email