Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy

Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy

Scientists in the UK have found microplastics in the lung tissue samples of 11 out of 13 patients who were to undergo surgery.

And these are the same toxic materials used to manufacture face masks.

 

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Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy

Microplastics were identified in all regions of the human lungs using μFTIR analysis. * Polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate fibres were the most abundant. * The results support inhalation as a route of MP exposure. Airborne microplastics (MPs) have been sampled globally, and their concentration is known to increase in areas of high human population and activity, especially indoors.

 

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