Identification and characterization of microplastics in human nasal samples

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Title
Identification and characterization of microplastics in human nasal samples
Author(s)
H J Min; K S Kim; Hyunjung Kim; Jiyoung Gong; Jinyoung Jeong
Bibliographic Citation
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, vol. 14, no. 12, pp. 1943-1946
Publication Year
2024
Abstract
Human nasal cavity samples were collected, and presence of microplastics were evaluated. Microplastics were present, and major types were polyethylene, polyester, acrylic polymer, and polypropylene. Further research is needed regarding microplastics and its clinical impact on human nasal cavity.
Keyword
AirborneEnvironmental pollutantsHuman nasal cavityInhalation exposureMicroplasticsNasopharynxμFTIR
ISSN
2042-6976
Publisher
Wiley
Full Text Link
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/alr.23427
Type
Article
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Division of Research on National Challenges > Environmental diseases research center > 1. Journal Articles
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