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ArticleScientific reports2025

Characterization and health risk assessment of airborne microplastics in Delhi NCR.

Molla Nageswar Rao, Sachin D Ghude, Sandip D Nivdange, Rajani Panchang, Atar Singh Pipal, Arkabanee Mukherjee, Hardeep Sharma, Vikash Kumar

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8 authors.

Molla Nageswar RaoMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, 411008, India. molla.nageshwar@tropmet.res.in.
Sachin D GhudeMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, 411008, India. sachinghude@tropmet.res.in.
Sandip D NivdangeDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India.
Rajani PanchangDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India.
Atar Singh PipalMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, 411008, India.
Arkabanee MukherjeeMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, 411008, India.
Hardeep SharmaMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, 411008, India.
Vikash KumarMinistry of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, 411008, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Exposure to airborne microplastics (MPs) is an emerging environmental and public health concern due to their widespread presence and potential toxicity. This study presents the first comprehensive characterization of airborne MPs in Delhi, India, focusing on their seasonal distribution, morphology, chemical composition, and associated health risks. Particulate matter (PM₁₀, PM₂.₅, and PM₁) was collected using active samplers at Lodhi Road during winter (January-March) and summer (April-June) of 2024. Average(± SD) concentrations of MPs were 1.87 ± 0.5 MPs/m

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Air PollutantsMicroplasticsParticulate MatterEnvironmental MonitoringHumansIndiaParticle SizeRisk AssessmentSeasonsAir PollutantsMicroplasticsParticulate MatterAir pollutionDelhiHealth riskMicroplastics

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PMID40664955
PMCPMC12263988

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