Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
259, P. 115018 - 115018
Published: May 20, 2023
The
increasing
demand
for
plastic
in
our
daily
lives
has
led
to
global
pollution.
improper
disposal
of
resulted
a
massive
amount
atmospheric
microplastics
(MPs),
which
further
the
production
nanoplastics
(NPs).
Because
its
intimate
relationship
with
environment
and
human
health,
microplastic
nanoplastic
contamination
is
becoming
problem.
are
microscopic
light,
they
may
penetrate
deep
into
lungs.
Despite
several
studies
demonstrating
abundance
air,
potential
risks
remain
unknown.
small
size,
characterization
presented
significant
challenges.
This
paper
describes
sampling
procedures
nanoplastics.
study
also
examines
numerous
harmful
effects
particles
on
health
other
species.
There
void
research
toxicity
airborne
upon
inhalation,
toxicological
future.
Further
needed
determine
influence
pulmonary
diseases.
Water Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(1), P. 199 - 219
Published: June 14, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
cannot
be
completely
removed
from
water/wastewater
in
conventional
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
and
drinking
water
(DWTPs).
According
to
the
literature
analysis,
membrane
technologies,
one
of
advanced
are
most
effective
promising
technologies
for
MP
removal
wastewater.
In
this
paper,
firstly,
properties
MPs
commonly
present
WWTPs/DWTPs
efficiency
briefly
reviewed.
addition,
research
studies
on
by
microfiltration
(MF),
ultrafiltration
(UF),
nanofiltration
(NF),
reverse
osmosis
(RO),
bioreactors
(MBRs)
next
section,
filtration
is
compared
with
other
methods
used
water/wastewater,
advantages/disadvantages
discussed.
Moreover,
problem
fouling
during
potential
release
polymeric
structure
Finally,
based
literature,
current
status
deficiencies
identified,
recommendations
made
further
studies.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
867, P. 161211 - 161211
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Over
the
last
years
there
has
been
significant
research
on
presence
and
effects
of
plastics
in
terrestrial
systems.
Here
we
summarize
current
findings
nano-
microplastics
(NMPs)
plants,
with
aim
to
determine
patterns
response
sensitive
endpoints.
We
conducted
a
systematic
review
(based
78
studies)
NMPs
germination,
plant
growth
biochemical
biomarkers.
This
highlights
that
majority
studies
date
have
used
pristine
polystyrene
or
polyethylene
particles,
either
hydroponic
pot-plant
setup.
Based
these
found
plants
are
widespread.
noted
similar
responses
between
within
monocots
dicots
NMPs,
except
for
consistent
lower
germination
seen
exposed
NMPs.
During
early
development,
root
more
strongly
affected
compared
shoot
growth.
induced
adverse
biomass
length
most
tested
species
(lettuce,
wheat,
corn,
rice)
irrespective
polymer
type
size
used.
Moreover,
biomarker
were
across
species;
chlorophyll
levels
commonly
negatively
affected,
while
stress
indicators
(e.g.,
ROS
free
radicals)
respondents
antioxidant
enzymes)
consistently
upregulated.
In
addition,
observed
at
environmentally
relevant
levels.
These
provide
clear
evidence
wide-ranging
impacts
performance.
However,
as
under
highly
controlled
conditions
plastics,
is
an
urgent
need
test
realistic
ensure
lab-based
can
be
extrapolated
field.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 7468 - 7489
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
includes
the
most
relevant
aspects
of
microplastics'
presence
in
atmosphere,
with
a
complete
analysis
possible
sources,
transport
mechanisms,
and
health
risks
associated
these
emerging
bio-persistent
pollutants.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
334, P. 139011 - 139011
Published: May 23, 2023
Nano/microplastic
(NP/MP)
pollution
is
a
growing
concern
for
the
water
environment.
Wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
are
considered
major
recipients
of
MP
before
discharging
into
local
waterbodies.
MPs
enter
WWTPs
mainly
from
synthetic
fibers
through
washing
activities
and
personal
care
products.
To
control
prevent
NP/MP
pollution,
it
essential
to
have
comprehensive
understanding
their
characteristics,
fragmentation
mechanisms,
effectiveness
current
processes
used
in
removal.
Therefore,
objectives
this
study
(i)
understand
detailed
mapping
WWTP,
(ii)
mechanisms
NP,
(iii)
investigate
removal
efficiency
by
existing
WWTP.
This
found
that
fiber
dominant
shape
MP,
polyethylene,
polypropylene,
polyethylene
terephthalate,
polystyrene
polymer
type
wastewater
samples.
Crack
propagation
mechanical
breakdown
due
shear
forces
induced
facilities
(e.g.,
pumping,
mixing,
bubbling)
could
be
causes
NP
generation
Conventional
ineffective
complete
MPs.
Although
these
capable
removing
∼95%
MPs,
they
tend
accumulate
sludge.
Thus,
significant
number
may
still
released
environment
on
daily
basis.
suggested
using
DAF
process
primary
unit
can
an
effective
strategy
initial
stage
goes
secondary
tertiary
stage.
