Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy

Detection of microplastics in human lung tissue using μFTIR spectroscopy Airborne microplastics (MPs) have been sampled globally, and their concentration is known to increase in areas of high human population and activity, especially indoors. Respiratory symptoms and disease following exposure to occupational levels of MPs within industry settings have also been reported. It remains to be seen whether MPs from the environment can be inhaled, deposited and accumulated within the human lungs. Thi...