ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Migration of Microplastics and Phthalates from Face Masks to Water.
Article in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Selective Identification and Quantification of Microplastics Using Solid Fluorescent Green Carbon Dots (SFGCDs) - A Novel, Naked Eye Sensing Fluoroprobe.Journal of fluorescence · 2025Article
- Unveiling the effects of micro and nano plastics in embryonic development.Toxicology reports · 2025Review
- Simultaneous analysis of several plasticizer classes in different matrices by on-line turbulent flow chromatography-LC-MS/MS.Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry · 2024Article
- Global face mask pollution: threats to the environment and wildlife, and potential solutions.The Science of the total environment · 2023Review
- Release of microplastics from disposable face mask in tropical climate.Regional studies in marine science · 2023Article
- Study of the Long-Term Aging of Polypropylene-Made Disposable Surgical Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators.Polymers · 2023Article
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Abstract
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, face masks have been introduced in the complex strategy of infection prevention and control. Face masks consist of plastic polymers and additives such as phthalates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the migration of microplastics (MP) and phthalates from face masks to water. Four types of masks including FFP2 masks and surgical were studied. Masks were first characterized to determine the different layers and the material used for their fabrication. Then, masks were cut into 20 pieces of 0.5 cm
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