Project R-14797

Microplastics & Health - Expanding MOMENTUM (MOMENTUM 2.0) (Research)

The use of plastic materials, such as packaging, textiles and rubber tyres, can lead to the release of small plastic particles into the environment. These small plastic particles, also known as micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs), have been found in our environment and in our bodies. In this project, researchers from universities, academic hospitals, and research organisations will collaborate with companies and key stakeholders with the aim of determining the risks of MNPs to human health. MNPs will be measured in the human body and their effects on our immune system and on the development of chronic diseases will be investigated. The project also examines whether pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, are attached to MNPs. The knowledge obtained will contribute to a sound integrated approach to predicting and preventing possible health effects of exposure to MNPs.

31 December 2023 - 30 July 2025