Tokyo Institute of Technology · Environmental Science
Professor Shuo Cheng's research lab focuses on environmental toxicology and the ecological risks associated with microplastics and emerging contaminants. The lab investigates the environmental behavior, bioaccumulation, and toxicological impacts of nano/microplastics and synthetic fibers across single-species and complex microcosm systems. It also explores the bioactive mechanisms of natural plant-based products, such as *Eucommia ulmoides* staminate flower tea, particularly their antioxidant and cytoprotective properties. The lab integrates experimental toxicology with advanced analytical methods to assess environmental and human health risks of plastic pollution and bioactive natural compounds.
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Over the past 20 years, nano/microplastics have become a prominent environmental concern of the public and scientific community. The difference between model microplastic particles used in the laboratory with the MPs that exist in the environment and the low ecological relevance of the data obtained from single species experiments are two knowledge gaps that must be overcome before a comprehensive ecological risk assessment on MPs can be conducted. Therefore, this study examined the effects of 1
<i>Eucommia ulmoides</i> Oliver staminate flower (ESF) tea enjoys a good reputation in folk medicine and displays multiple bioactivities, such as antioxidant and antifatigue properties. However, the underlying biological mechanisms remain largely unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether ESF tea can mitigate cellular oxidative stress. Crude ethyl alcohol extract and its three subfractions prepared by sequential extraction with chloroform, n-butyl alcohol and residual water were pre
Microplastic (MP) pollution represents a significant environmental threat, impacting aquatic ecosystems and human health. This review examines critical elements of MP risk assessment, including exposure pathways, properties (polymer type, size, and shape), bioaccumulation, and ecological and health effects. It underscores the challenges of quantifying MP exposure and identifying pollutants, as well as gaps in understanding pollutant adsorption/desorption and biofilm impacts. MPs serve as carrier
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