Modelling bionano interactions and potential health risks for environmental nanoplastics: the case of functionalized polystyrene

Key Points

• Micro- and nanoplastic pollution poses significant environmental and potential human health risks, highlighting a critical concern.
• Computer simulations reveal important insights into protein adsorption at polystyrene surfaces, affecting toxicity.
• This observational analysis models bionano interactions related to functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics using computer techniques.
• These findings indicate a need for further research into the toxicological relevance of nanoplastic pollution.

Abstract