Microplastics: They are everywhere in our homes, what do we know about their health risks?
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A scientific study published Wednesday, July 30, reveals the existence of microplastic particles in the air of homes and cars in quantities far greater than previously estimated. The impact of this presence on human health is still the subject of scientific studies.
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I subscribe71,200 plastic microparticles. That's the amount an adult can breathe in per day, according to a study published Wednesday, July 30, by a Toulouse research team. Finer than dust grains, their presence in the air is believed to be 100 times greater than previously estimated. This assessment was made possible by the use of a technique, Raman spectroscopy, which offers greater precision, allowing the identification of particles down to the micrometer, or a millimeter of a millimeter.
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