Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 1R01ES037331-01A1
Pollutant-adsorbed nanoplastics (PANs): the influence of physicochemical properties on biodistribution and brain toxicity following inhalation
Recipient
University of California at Davis
Award Amount
$765,348.00
Ceiling
$765,348.00
Awarded
April 14, 2026
Identifier
1R01ES037331-01A1
Research project funded by NIEHS to study the biodistribution and brain toxicity of pollutant-adsorbed nanoplastics following inhalation, aiming to inform public health and regulatory policies.
Description
The project investigates the formation, distribution, and health impacts of pollutant-adsorbed nanoplastics (PANs). The research involves developing detection methodologies, studying biodistribution and toxicity in rodent models, and elucidating mechanisms of blood-brain barrier crossing. The project aims to inform public health guidelines and regulatory policies regarding nanoplastics and pollutants.