Lifetime Accumulation of Microplastic in Children and Adults
Nur Hazimah Mohamed Nor, Merel Kooi, Noël J. Diepens, Albert A. Koelmans
Abstract
) ng/capita for adults until age 70 in the body tissue for 1-10 μm particles. Simulated microplastic concentrations in stool agree with empirical data. Chemical absorption from food and ingested microplastic of the nine intake media based on biphasic, reversible, and size-specific sorption kinetics, reveals that the contribution of microplastics to total chemical intake is small. The as-yet-unknown contributions of other food types are discussed in light of future research needs.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsPer capitaIngestionAnimal scienceEnvironmental chemistryToxicologyChemistryEnvironmental scienceBiologyMedicinePopulationEnvironmental healthBiochemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals