Hydrogen micro-nano bubbles mitigate polystyrene microplastics-induced toxicity through gut microbiota composition and metabolic functions
Yingying Jin, Shuxin Wang, Rui Yang, Huiya Wang, Tianzhi Wang · Journal of Water Process Engineering · 2026
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In this animal study, the authors report that Using a Caco-2 cell exposure model, we assessed viability, apoptosis, and LDH release.
What the Researchers Studied
Source-reported study description: It is challenging for existing processes to completely eliminate residual exposure to nanoscale microplastics in drinking water, creating an urgent need for low-residue post-exposure mitigation strategies.
Source-reported study description: This study evaluated the toxicity of 20 nm polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) and investigated hydrogen micro-nano bubble water (H2-MNBW) as a potential functional intervention.
What the Study Found
The authors reported: We characterized H2-MNBW by bubble size, ζ potential, and dissolved hydrogen decay.
What the Findings Mean
The authors concluded/reported: Using a Caco-2 cell exposure model, we assessed viability, apoptosis, and LDH release.
Study Details
Publication type: animal_study
Evidence source level: B_ABSTRACT
Original scholarly source: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.109897