Microplastic Impacts on Seafood: A Global Synthesis of Experimental Findings
Fish and Fisheries, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Plastic pollution is a growing global concern, with plastic and microplastic particles now widespread in aquatic environments. Microplastics are frequently ingested by marine organisms, including commercially important seafood species. Ingestion can lead to a range of biological effects, influenced by the size, type and quantity of plastic, as
Nina Wootton +4 more
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.The shampoo and conditioner bar formulations enhanced hair gloss, promoting softness, improved cuticle alignment, and effective protection of hair shafts against external aggressors. Findings from mechanical properties measurements indicate that the clay‐containing formulations enhance the mechanical strength of hair, contributing to stronger and more ...
João Pedro Gonçalves de Souza Soares +2 more
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High levels of flame retardants in vehicle dust indicate ongoing use of brominated and organophosphate flame retardants in vehicle interiors. [PDF]
Environ Monit AssessSvobodová P +5 more
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Impact of Environmental Exposure on Infant Sleep : The Exposome Approach
Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.This review explores how exposure to environmental pollutants during the first 1000 days of life may affect infant sleep. Evidence suggests potential links between chemical exposures and sleep disturbances, underscoring the need for more research on early‐life vulnerability and the impact of pollutants in air, diet, and breast milk.
Zeina Halbouty +6 more
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Development of Silylated Lignin-Based Intumescent Flame Retardants for Biodegradable Plastics. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Yoo H, Jo J, Kim SJ, Koo B.
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Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2026.ABSTRACT Atmospheric deposition of organic pollutants plays a crucial role in the transport and fate of contaminants in the environment, with implications for ecosystem health and human exposure. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and microplastics are increasingly recognized as transboundary threats due to ...
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A Study on Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants for Transparent PET Composites: Fire, Mechanical, and Optical Performance. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Villanueva-Díez S +1 more
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Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 16, April 20, 2026.ABSTRACT Polymeric blends (PB) represent a rapid and cost‐effective strategy for the development of materials with tailored properties. In this study, blends of polystyrene (PS) and poly(o‐methoxyaniline) (POMA) containing 7.5 wt/wt% of POMA were prepared and hybridized with erbium oxide (Er2O3) at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 wt/wt%.
Ana Carolina Pires Martins +4 more
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Prenatal exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants and child cognition: Findings from the environmental influences on child Health Outcomes cohort. [PDF]
Environ PollutGhassabian A +23 more
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Material Limitations and Processing Challenges of Bio‐Based Thermoplastics: A Review
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 14, April 10, 2026.This review highlights recent advances in bio‐based thermoplastic polymers (b‐bTPs), focusing on their composition, formulation challenges, and industrial applications. Key aspects include the use of additives and blends to improve performance, microcellular injection molding techniques, and the recyclability of b‐bTPs foams.
Catarina Faria +4 more
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