Toxic effects of environmentally-relevant exposure to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) micro and nanoparticles in zebrafish early development
Mauricio Reis Bogo, Lilian de Souza Teodoro, Camilo Alexandre Jablonski, Kauê Pelegrini, Talita Carneiro Brandão Pereira, Thuany Garcia Maraschin, Alan Carvalho de Sousa Araujo, Jose Maria Monserrat, Nara Regina de Souza Basso, Luiza Wilges Kist · FENS Forum 2024
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a commonly used thermoplastic in industry due to its excellent malleability and thermal stability, making it extensively employed in packaging manufacturing. Inadequate disposal of PET packaging in the environment and natural physical-chemical processes leads to the formation of smaller particles known as PET micro and nanoplastics (MNPs). The reduced dimensions enhance particle bioavailability and, subsequently, their reactivity. This study involved chemical degradation of PET using trifluoroacetic acid to assess the impact of exposure to varying concentrat
ePoster · Neuroscience