(361d) Health Effects of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Humans | AIChE

(361d) Health Effects of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Humans

Authors 

Peters, R. - Presenter, UNIV OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
Seay, J., University of Kentucky
Murray, T., Louisiana Tech University
Lynam, J. G., Louisiana Tech University
Plastics are ubiquitous in the environment. There have been increasing reports of adverse health effects reported on humans, mammals, and the ecosystem. This paper addresses the impact on human health associated with microplastics and nanoplastics, based on reported health effects provided in the technical and scientific literature.