Current research trends on cosmetic microplastic pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem: A review

Zhou, Yuwen; Ashokkumar, Veeramuthu; Amobonye, Ayodeji; Bhattacharjee, Gargi; Sirohi, Ranjna; Singh, Vijai; Flora, G.; Kumar, Vinay; Zhang, Zengqiang; Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121106

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“…Certain cosmetic products and cleaning agents, such as exfoliating peels and toothpastes, may include particles that contain microplastics. When these products are used, the microplastics can enter the water system and subsequently disperse into the environment (Zhou, Ashokkumar et al 2023) (Fig 1). The presence and buildup of microplastics in natural environments and water resources can pose a potential threat to ecosystems and living organisms.…”

Section: Sources Of Microplastics and Nanoparticles In Aquatic Ecosys...mentioning

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The Positive Effects of In Vivo/In Vitro Suplementation of Nanoparticles on Semen

Koca

2023

Nanotechnology in Reproduction

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Nanoparticles (NPs) are small size molecules. It is divided into organic and inorganic. Organic NPs have many clinical uses, from inoculation to homeostasis, long-term storage and delivery to the system, and absorption of topically used drugs into the skin. Inorganic NPs can be used in intraoperative lymphatic scanning, tumors, and anemia treatments. NPs have a favorable effect on sperm motility, kinematic parameters or membrane integrity rates, they can also be used as antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal in genital organ diseases. There are many studies in which the addition of NPs can be beneficial or harmful to sperm. Researchers have stated that it may be beneficial or cytotoxic depending on in vivo (such as airway, skin or injection) or in vitro use. It has been reported that NPs have positive effects on motility, kinematic parameters, plasma membrane integrity, DNA damage and acrosomal integrity and can be used as an antioxidant. In addition, it has been reported that it can be used in sexsorting, bioimaging and nanopurification, and that more studies on NPs will increase in the coming years.

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Section: Sources Of Microplastics and Nanoparticles In Aquatic Ecosys...mentioning

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The Positive Effects of In Vivo/In Vitro Suplementation of Nanoparticles on Semen

Koca

2023

Nanotechnology in Reproduction

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“…2,5 Microbeads, which are widely used in cosmetic products, have also caused severe contamination of the marine environment, threatening both aquatic animals and humans. 6 The replacement of petroleum-based microplastics or microbeads with sustainable and biodegradable biomaterials will signicantly improve the marine environment. Recently, bio-based polysaccharides such as cellulose, chitin, and chitosan have been investigated as new candidates for the construction of green microparticles owing to their abundance, excellent biocompatibility, and biodegradability.…”

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Synthesis and structural design of microspheres comprising cellulose nanofibers and artificial lignin polymer by enzyme-mediated Pickering emulsion templating

Tanaka,

Li,

Hatakeyama

et al. 2024

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“…But now they are believed to carry out several other crucial functions, including acting as binders, bulking agents, emulsifiers, exfoliants, film formers, viscosity regulators, opacifying agents, glitters, skin conditioners, tooth polishing agents, moisturisers, and stabilizers. 26 This systematic review was conceptualized to identify evidence for the presence of microplastics in toothpaste formulations, with the hope that this evidence might help in understanding where we stand in our goal of phasing out and eliminating microplastics from toothpaste formulations all over the world. The findings would have implications for research as well as policy implications too.…”

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Microplastic content of over-the-counter toothpastes - a systematic review

Rao

Aparna

et al. 2023

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Background: Microplastic particles are used as ingredients in personal care products such as face washes, shower gels and toothpastes and form one of the main sources of microplastic pollution, especially in the marine environment. In addition to being a potential pollutant to the environment, the transfer of microplastics to humans can become a severe threat to public health. This systematic review was conceptualized to identify evidence for the presence of and characteristics of microplastics in toothpaste formulations. Methods: The PICOS Criteria was used for including studies for the review. Electronic databases of Scopus, Embase, Springer Link, PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar were searched, as well as hand and reference searching of the articles was carried out. The articles were screened using the software application, Covidence® and data was extracted. Results: This systematic review showed that toothpastes from China, Vietnam, Myanmar and the UAE, reported no evidence of microplastics and those from Malaysia, Turkey and India reported the presence of microplastics. The shape of the microplastics present in these toothpastes were found to be granular, irregular with opaque appearance and also in the form of fragments and fibers and the percentage weight in grams ranged from 0.2 to 7.24%. Malaysia releases 0.199 trillion microbeads annually from personal care products into the environment and toothpastes in Turkey release an average of 871 million grams of microplastics annually. Similarly, in India, it has been reported that 1.4 billion grams of microplastic particles are emitted annually from toothpaste. Conclusions: The findings of this systematic review provide evidence that toothpastes, at least in some parts of the world, do contain microplastics and that there is a great risk of increase in the addition of microplastics to the environment by the use of toothpaste.

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Current research trends on cosmetic microplastic pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem: A review

Cited by 58 publications

References 154 publications

The Positive Effects of In Vivo/In Vitro Suplementation of Nanoparticles on Semen

The Positive Effects of In Vivo/In Vitro Suplementation of Nanoparticles on Semen

Synthesis and structural design of microspheres comprising cellulose nanofibers and artificial lignin polymer by enzyme-mediated Pickering emulsion templating

Microplastic content of over-the-counter toothpastes - a systematic review

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