Reviews in Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1947 - 1980
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
The
upsurge
in
the
usage
of
plastics
on
a
global
scale
has
led
to
widespread
occurrence
microplastics
(MPs)
aquatic
environments.
This
review
starts
by
outlining
current
scenario
plastic
production.
It
then
delves
into
various
sources
and
their
entry
systems,
including
impact
fisheries
aquaculture
sector.
detailed
analysis
methods
degradation
small
sized,
MPs
followed
transport,
uptake
trophic
transference
have
been
reviewed
systematically.
Besides,
summarizes
knowledge
impacts
MPs,
additives
associated
contaminants
organisms
living
environment,
particularly
fish
thriving
cultured
conditions.
effects
alone
association
with
other
like
heavy
metals,
organic
pollutants
leachates
reveal
serious
such
as
cytotoxicity,
immune
response,
oxidative
stress,
neurotoxicity,
barrier
attributes
genotoxicity
among
species
particularly,
fish.
In
addition,
present
discusses
invasion
explores
risk
assessment
both
terms
exposure
toxicological
risks
biochemical
nature,
size,
shape
concentration
MPs.
management
strategies
future
prospective
control
hazards
also
highlighted.
summary,
outlines
sources,
fate,
environment
highlighting
need
recognize
pollution
threat
formulate
prevention,
reduce,
reuse
safe
disposal
material.
Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(4), P. 195 - 207
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Micro-
and
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
pollution
has
become
a
pressing
global
environmental
issue,
with
growing
concerns
regarding
its
impact
on
human
health.
However,
evidence
the
effects
of
MNPs
health
remains
limited.
This
paper
reviews
three
routes
exposure
to
MNPs,
which
include
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact.
It
further
discusses
potential
translocation
in
lungs,
intestines,
skin,
analyses
homeostasis
organ
systems,
provides
an
outlook
future
research
priorities
for
There
is
that
are
present
tissues
or
fluids.
Lab
studies,
including
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 100325 - 100325
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
pollution
and
its
associated
toxicity
raising
concerns
among
scientists
as
a
result
of
their
toxicological
impacts
on
human
health
the
ecosystem.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
microplastics
heavy
metals
(HMs)
contamination
in
seventeen
freshwater
fish
species
collected
from
Southwestern
region
Bangladesh.
extracted
these
using
hydrogen
peroxide
digestion
method
characterized
by
Attenuated
Total
Reflection-
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(ATR-FTIR).
Atomic
Absorption
(AAS)
was
used
determine
concentration
HMs
different
for
evaluating
risks.
A
total
142
microplastic
particles
were
with
an
average
1.13
±
0.84
items
per
individual
fish,
where
highest
found
C.
punctata
(3.43
3.15
items)
lowest
A.
mola
(0.14
0.38
items).
Identified
dominated
<
1
mm
size
(87.3%),
black
color
(60.6%),
fiber
shape
(94.4%).
Polyethylene
(73.08%),
polypropylene
(21.15%),
polystyrene
(5.77%)
most
prevalent
identified
polymers.
positive
correlation
between
numbers
weight
length.
Low
moderate
risks
microplastics.
The
(mg/kg)
studied
samples
Cr
(0.47–2.89;
0.79
0.56)
>
Cu
(0.01–1.14;
0.50
0.44)
Pb
(0.04–0.58;
0.22
0.12)
Cd
(0.00–0.11;
0.03
0.03),
respectively.
Heavy
metals-based
risk
assessment
results
show
that
there
are
no
major
non-carcinogenic
(THI<1),
while
higher
carcinogenic
present
consumers.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: April 26, 2022
Plastics
are
widely
recognized
as
a
pervasive
marine
pollutant.
Microplastics
have
been
garnering
increasing
attention
due
to
reports
documenting
their
ingestion
by
animals,
including
those
intended
for
human
consumption.
Their
accumulation
in
the
food
chain
may
also
pose
threat
wildlife
that
consume
species
can
accumulate
microplastic
particles.
Microplastic
contamination
ecosystems
has
thus
raised
concerns
both
and
health.
Our
study
addresses
an
unexplored
area
of
research
targeting
interaction
between
plastic
pathogen
pollution
coastal
waters.
We
investigated
association
zoonotic
protozoan
parasites
Toxoplasma
gondii,
Cryptosporidium
parvum,
Giardia
enterica
with
polyethylene
microbeads
polyester
microfibers.
These
pathogens
were
chosen
because
they
World
Health
Organization
underestimated
causes
illness
from
shellfish
consumption,
persistence
environment.
show
capable
associating
microplastics
contaminated
seawater,
more
adhering
microfiber
surfaces
compared
microbeads.
Given
global
presence
fish
shellfish,
this
demonstrates
novel
pathway
which
anthropogenic
pollutants
be
mediating
transmission
environment,
important
ramifications
