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Project

Effect assessment of ingested small microplastics and nanoplastics for human health through in vitro experiments and QSAR modelling

Outputs and Outcomes

Publications

Mud and organic content are strongly correlated with microplastic contamination in a meandering riverbed

Maarten Van DaeleBen Van BastelaereJens De ClercqInka MeyerMaaike VercauterenJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT

Impact of weathered and virgin polyethylene terephthalate (PET) micro- and nanoplastics on growth dynamics and the production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of microalgae

Marie SioenMaaike VercauterenRonny BlustRaewyn M. TownColin JanssenJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Probing long-term impacts : low-dose polystyrene nanoplastics exacerbate mitochondrial health and evoke secondary glycolysis via repeated and single dosing

Miao PengCharlotte GrootaertMaaike VercauterenNico BoonColin JanssenAndreja RajkovicJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

An ex vivo study examining migration of microplastics from an infused neonatal parenteral nutrition circuit

Maaike VercauterenLucas PanneelPhilippe G. JorensAdrian CovaciPaulien CleysAntonius MulderColin JanssenJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES

Aerosolization of micro- and nanoplastics via sea spray : investigating the role of polymer type, size, and concentration, and potential implications for human exposure

Silke LambertMaaike VercauterenAna Isabel CatarinoYunmeng LiJosefien Van LanduytNico BoonGert EveraertMaarten De RijckeColin JanssenJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Bioenergetic effects of pristine and ultraviolet-weathered polydisperse polyethylene terephthalate and polystyrene nanoplastics on human intestinal Caco-2 cells

Miao PengMaaike VercauterenCharlotte GrootaertAna Isabel CatarinoGert EveraertAndreja RajkovicColin JanssenJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Cellular and bioenergetic effects of polystyrene microplastic in function of cell type, differentiation status and post-exposure time

Miao PengMaaike VercauterenCharlotte GrootaertAndreja RajkovicNico BoonColin JanssenJana Asselman

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION