New Insights into Marine Pollution by Nanoplastics: Chemical, Ecological, Health, and Occupational Safety Perspectives | ||
| Alexandria Journal of Science and Technology | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 31 October 2025 PDF (1.82 M) | ||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ajst.2025.358882.1065 | ||
| Authors | ||
| H.A Fetouh1; Taher S. Kassem1; Salam N. Hattawi2; Reem A. ElTatawy* 1; Mai S. Alsubaie1; Ahmed Mohamed Abed3; ِAhmed S Tawfeek4; Jihad El Desouky5; Shahenaz Abd_Ellah6 | ||
| 1Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, P.O. Box 426, Alexandria 21321, Egypt | ||
| 2Northern technical university, college of health and medical techniquies, Department of renal diaylsis techniquies, Kirkuk, Iraq | ||
| 3Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt | ||
| 4El-Alameen Hospital, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 5Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 6Department of Biological & Geological Science, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This review provides an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of nanoplastics (NPs), focusing on the chemistry aspect, widespread pollution and the associated health risks arising from the discharge of non-biodegradable NPs into the marine environment. By analyzing the previous studies, the need to understand NPs: fate, degradation, fragmentation, transport, and cytotoxicity is highlighted . While scientists have made significant efforts to investigate the mitigation of plastic pollution, the research on NPs remains limited. This review aims to contribute to the understanding of the key sources of NPs pollution as well as the hazards that impact the marine environment and consequently human health. The review discussed the details of the advanced awareness efforts, including management, monitoring and regulatory measures against NPs pollution. The most hazardous pollution sources are mills in rubber and plastics industries, deterioration and plastic flammability. It also emphasized the urgent need for continued research and action to address the challenges posed by NPs pollution. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Hazardous; Mitigation; Marine; Food; Human | ||
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