Microplastics and Nanoplastics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: June 24, 2024
Abstract
The
limited
available
data
on
human
internal
exposure
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
assessing
the
risks
associated
with
micro
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
to
health.
A
contributing
factor
this
is
scarcity
of
sensitive
analytical
methods
quantify
mass
concentration
plastic
polymers
blood.
In
study
we
present
an
improved
validated
method
for
quantitatively
analysing
polyethylene
(PE),
terephthalate
(PET),
poly(vinyl
chloride)
(PVC),
poly(methyl
methacrylate)
(PMMA),
polypropylene,
polystyrene
whole
blood
samples.
We
introduce
apply
stringent
quality
assurance
control
procedures,
including
validation
using
samples
continuous
monitoring
batch
analyses
ensure
reliability.
Expanding
upon
prior
pioneering
work
by
Leslie
et
al.
(2022),
optimised
pyrolysis-gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(Py-GC-MS)
conditions
enhance
sensitivity
selectivity.
Recovery
experiments
demonstrated
high
level
accuracy
precision,
values
ranging
from
68
109%
Applying
(
n
=
68),
identified
64
samples,
PE
as
predominant
polymer,
followed
PVC,
PET,
PMMA.
17
polymer
concentrations
were
found
exceed
limit
quantitation,
mean
1070
ng/mL
summed
concentrations,
between
170
2490
ng/mL.
sum
across
all
68)
was
268
These
findings
underscore
pressing
need
further
research
aimed
at
comprehensive
MNP
quantification
matrices,
considering
potential
health
implications.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 1959 - 1989
Published: May 9, 2023
Abstract
The
rising
amount
of
waste
generated
worldwide
is
inducing
issues
pollution,
management,
and
recycling,
calling
for
new
strategies
to
improve
the
ecosystem,
such
as
use
artificial
intelligence.
Here,
we
review
application
intelligence
in
waste-to-energy,
smart
bins,
waste-sorting
robots,
generation
models,
monitoring
tracking,
plastic
pyrolysis,
distinguishing
fossil
modern
materials,
logistics,
disposal,
illegal
dumping,
resource
recovery,
cities,
process
efficiency,
cost
savings,
improving
public
health.
Using
logistics
can
reduce
transportation
distance
by
up
36.8%,
savings
13.35%,
time
28.22%.
Artificial
allows
identifying
sorting
with
an
accuracy
ranging
from
72.8
99.95%.
combined
chemical
analysis
improves
carbon
emission
estimation,
energy
conversion.
We
also
explain
how
efficiency
be
increased
costs
reduced
management
systems
cities.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 10821 - 10821
Published: July 10, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
mounting
concern
about
the
bearing
of
microplastics
on
human
health
and
comprehensive
natural
environment.
These
particles
come
from
a
variety
sources,
such
as
soaps,
personal
care
products,
rundown
bigger
plastic
items.
The
impacts
marine
life
other
ecosystems
are
substantial,
including
ingestion
by
animals,
interference
with
their
reproductive
systems,
even
death.
economic
implications
also
significant,
industries,
fishing
tourism
being
affected
presence
in
Exposure
to
can
pose
potential
risks
humans,
respiratory
digestive
problems,
well
disrupt
sleep,
contribute
obesity,
increase
risk
diabetes.
To
address
this
issue,
policies
initiatives
have
put
place
reduce
microplastic
pollution,
but
challenges
that
need
be
overcome,
lack
awareness,
limited
resources,
ineffective
regulations.
Further
research
is
needed
fully
understand
our
develop
effective
strategies
mitigate
problem.
article,
we
discussed
requirement
multifaceted
approach
reducing
use,
promoting
proper
disposal
recycling
waste,
developing
innovative
technologies
for
capturing
removing
environment,
raising
public
implementing
regulations
policies.
It
only
through
concerted
efforts
collaboration
between
individuals,
governments
threat
tackled.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 103289 - 103289
Published: July 17, 2023
Plastic
production
has
significant
environmental
impacts,
including
water
pollution,
global
warming,
resource
depletion,
and
microplastic
pollution.
To
address
this,
it
is
crucial
to
reduce
plastic
find
more
sustainable
alternatives.
While
recycling
waste
can
help
mitigate
requires
careful
assessment.
This
study
evaluates
the
impact
of
producing
polymer
pellets
from
recycled
polyolefin-based
using
life-cycle
assessment
with
Gabi
software.
Xylene
used
as
a
solvent
later
recovered.
Two
scenarios
different
xylene
recovery
levels
are
assessed.
The
results
show
that
100%
consumes
energy
but
reduces
carbon
footprint.
Additionally,
emissions
during
pellet
22.6%,
other
impacts
in
range
11%–40%
lower
compared
virgin
polypropylene
PP.
use
solar
photovoltaic
electricity
demonstrates
potential
reducing
overall
except
for
human
toxicity.
found
be
41.8%
than
emphasizes
importance
techniques
mitigating
effects
offers
insights
policymakers
stakeholders
interested
circular
economy.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 579 - 579
Published: May 8, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
plastic
particles
between
0.1
and
5000
µm
in
size
that
have
attracted
considerable
attention
from
the
scientific
community
general
public,
as
they
threaten
environment.
contribute
to
various
harmful
effects,
including
lipid
peroxidation,
DNA
damage,
activation
of
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
pathways,
cell
membrane
breakages,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
lysosomal
defects,
inflammation,
apoptosis.
They
affect
cells,
tissues,
organs,
overall
health,
potentially
contributing
conditions
like
cancer
cardiovascular
disease.
pose
a
significant
danger
due
their
widespread
occurrence
food.
In
recent
years,
information
has
emerged
indicating
MPs
can
cause
oxidative
stress
(OS),
known
factor
accelerating
aging
organisms.
This
comprehensive
evaluation
exposed
notable
variability
reported
connection
OS.
work
aims
provide
critical
review
whether
harmfulness
constitute
environmental
contaminants
may
result
OS
through
analysis
research
existing
literature,
well
an
assessment
characteristics
causing
Additionally,
article
covers
analytical
methodology
used
this
field.
The
conclusions
point
necessity
for
further
into
effects
on
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 100346 - 100346
Published: July 20, 2023
Urbanization
itself
is
a
major
and
furthermost
imperative
contributor
to
the
release
of
microplastics
into
environments.
As
cities
grow
develop,
more
plastic
products
are
consumed
discarded,
resulting
in
increased
pollution
levels.
Although
researches
on
airborne
(AMPs)
urban
regions
scare,
recent
findings
have
shown
high
concentration
them
air
residential
areas.
Textiles
main
source
indoor
ambiance,
while
traffic-related
particles,
textiles
agricultural
marine
appear
be
responsible
for
polluting
cities'
outdoor
atmosphere.
Local
metrological
situation,
topography
physical
features
particles
control
behavior,
distribution
fate
microplastics.
Inhalation
primary
exposure
route
may
induce
toxicity
respiratory
tract.
Understanding
these
factors
crucial
developing
effective
strategies
mitigate
their
impact
human
health
environment.
Current
work
reviews
published
literature
settings
aiming
at
characterizing
parent's
materials,
potential
sources
both
spaces,
possible
impacts
along
with
some
further
suggestions.
Bioresource Technology Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 101606 - 101606
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
The
significant
impact
of
plastic
waste
on
ecosystems
has
raised
concerns
regarding
its
detrimental
effects.
This
review
examines
the
various
types
synthetic
and
degradable
plastics
explores
physiochemical
properties
polymers
during
degradation.
It
delves
into
management
waste,
considering
both
abiotic
biotic
degradation
mechanisms.
Biotic
degradation,
including
aerobic
anaerobic
pathways,
is
also
examined,
with
a
specific
focus
role
microorganisms
their
enzymes
in
facilitating
biodegradation.
further
biotechnological
implications
management,
gene
manipulation,
genetic
modification,
potential
biotechnology.
emphasizes
importance
transitioning
toward
circular
economy
highlights
alignment
these
efforts
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs).
Overall,
this
provides
insights
environment,
mechanisms,
discusses
approaches
practices
aimed
at
addressing
challenges
posed
by
waste.