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ClearBioinspired Mechanical Materials—Development of High-Toughness Ceramics through Complexation of Calcium Phosphate and Organic Polymers
This review describes how researchers are developing tough ceramic materials inspired by bone structure by combining calcium phosphate with organic polymers like cellulose and starch. The resulting bio-based composite materials mimic the nanoscale organic-inorganic structure of bone, which dissipates mechanical energy to prevent fracture.
Bioinspired Mechanical Materials—Development of High-Toughness Ceramics through Complexation of Calcium Phosphate and Organic Polymers
This review examines bioinspired development of high-toughness ceramic materials through complexation of calcium phosphate with organic polymers, drawing on bone formation mechanisms where nanoscale carbonated apatite crystals interact with collagen to create organic-inorganic interfaces that absorb external loads.
Fatigue behaviour of load-bearing polymeric bone scaffolds: A review
This review examines how polymeric bone scaffolds used in tissue engineering perform under repeated mechanical stress, focusing on their fatigue behavior. While not directly about microplastics, the research is relevant because it explores how polymer materials break down under physical stress, which is similar to how plastic products degrade into microplastics in the environment. Understanding polymer fatigue helps explain why plastic materials fragment over time and contribute to micro- and nanoplastic pollution.
Effects of Pore Morphology and Bone Ingrowth on Mechanical Properties of Microporous Titanium as an Orthopaedic Implant Material
This biomedical engineering study examined how pore size, shape, and bone ingrowth affect the mechanical properties of porous titanium used in orthopedic implants, using both experimental testing and computer simulations. This is a biomedical engineering study with no direct relevance to environmental microplastics.
Bridging relevance between microplastics, human health and bone metabolism: Emerging threats and research directions
Researchers reviewed how microplastics — tiny plastic fragments that accumulate in tissues throughout the body — may disrupt bone metabolism by triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal interference, raising concern that widespread microplastic exposure could contribute to bone diseases like osteoporosis.
Microcrystalline cellulose grafted hyperbranched polyester with roll comb structure for synergistic toughening and strengthening of PHBV/ bio-based polyester elastomer composites
Researchers developed fully bio-based composite materials by combining a biodegradable polyester with cellulose-grafted polymer structures, significantly improving the toughness of otherwise brittle bioplastics. Stronger bioplastics could replace conventional plastics in more applications, reducing long-term microplastic generation from plastic products.
Improved Biomineralization Using Cellulose Acetate/Magnetic Nanoparticles Composite Membranes
Researchers developed composite membranes made from cellulose acetate and magnetic nanoparticles to improve biomineralization on orthopedic implant surfaces. They found that the composite membranes promoted the formation of highly organized hydroxyapatite with a composition closer to natural bone mineral compared to plain cellulose acetate. While focused on implant technology rather than microplastics, the study advances understanding of polymer-nanoparticle composites relevant to materials science.
[Effects of microplastics exposure in development of mineralized tissues].
This review examined evidence that microplastic exposure affects the formation and development of mineralized tissues including bone and teeth, finding that MP-induced oxidative stress and inflammation may disrupt mineralization processes and raise concern for skeletal health from environmental plastic exposure.
Potential threats of environmental microplastics to the skeletal system: current insights and future directions
This review summarizes emerging evidence that micro- and nanoplastics may reach the skeletal system through the bloodstream and accumulate in bone tissue. Researchers highlight potential effects on bone-forming and bone-resorbing cells, which could disrupt normal bone maintenance. The study calls attention to an underexplored area of microplastic health research and outlines directions for future investigation.
Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Filled With Hydroxyapatite Biocomposite Film
Despite its title referencing cellulose biocomposite film, this paper studies the development of biodegradable packaging materials as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics — not microplastic pollution itself. It examines the thermal, mechanical, and water-resistance properties of cellulose-hydroxyapatite films and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
One-Pot Hybridization of Microfibrillated Cellulose and Hydroxyapatite as a Versatile Route to Eco-Friendly Mechanical Materials
Microfibrillated cellulose-hydroxyapatite composites prepared by alkaline co-precipitation and hot-pressing achieved bending strengths of 40–100 MPa and elastic moduli of 4–9 GPa, comparable to engineering plastics, offering a biodegradable eco-friendly structural material alternative.
Biomimetic generation of the strongest known biomaterial found in limpet tooth
Researchers replicated the developmental process of limpet teeth — the strongest known biomaterial — by culturing radula cells in vitro and using their secretions to mineralize electrospun chitin, establishing a platform for creating biomimetic materials with exceptional mechanical properties.
Resistance of Heterogeneous Metal Compositions to Fracture under Dynamic and Cyclic Loads
This study examined how heterogeneous multilayer metal composites resist fracture under dynamic and cyclic loading, finding that layer boundaries retard crack propagation compared to homogeneous materials. The findings are relevant to materials engineering for durable structures, though not directly related to microplastic research.
Investigation of physical properties of microalgae‐pectin‐based bio‐composite with addition of pine needle for environmental application
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates the physical properties of a bio-composite material made from microalgae, pectin, and pine needles as a potential alternative to petroleum-based plastics, without studying microplastic pollution or environmental impacts.
Balancing Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Samples to Favor Cellular Growth against Bacteria
Researchers studied how adding porosity to titanium implants affects their mechanical strength and resistance to bacterial infection. The study focuses on orthopedic implants and has no direct relevance to microplastics or environmental contamination.
Recent advances in research from plastic materials to microplastics
This review traced recent advances in understanding plastic material degradation into microplastics, covering mechanical, photochemical, and biological fragmentation pathways and reviewing current knowledge on environmental fate and biological effects.
Effect of Polymer Nano- and Microparticles on Calcium Carbonate Crystallization
Researchers examined how polystyrene and other polymer micro- and nanoparticles affect the crystallization of calcium carbonate, finding that even small amounts of plastic particles disrupted crystal morphology and polymorph selection, with potential implications for biomineralizing marine organisms.
Emerging Advanced Materials, Properties for Biomedical Applications
This is a materials science review covering advances in synthetic, natural, and hybrid biomaterials for medical applications such as drug delivery and artificial organs; it is not a microplastics research paper.
Microplastic response of 2PP‐printed ceramics
Not relevant to microplastics — this study investigates the mechanical behavior of ceramic materials made by two-photon polymerization 3D printing; the term 'microplastic response' here refers to microscale plastic deformation in ceramics, not environmental microplastic particles.
Biodegradable Mineral Plastics
Researchers developed a new class of biodegradable mineral plastics that are bio-based and compostable, designed as an environmentally friendly alternative to persistent petroleum-based plastics. While relevant to reducing future plastic pollution, the paper is focused on materials science and does not address microplastic contamination or its health and environmental impacts.