Nasal lavage technique reveals regular inhalation exposure of microplastics, not associated from face mask use
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks has been a worldwide primary protection measure to contain the spread of the virus. However, very little information is known about the possible inhalation of microplastics (MP) from wearing masks. This pilot study evaluates the presence of MP accu...
Main Authors: | A. Torres-Agullo, A. Karanasiou, S. Lacorte |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-08-01
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Series: | Environment International |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412023004026 |
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