Microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water and beverages: occurrence and human exposure DOI Open Access
Junjie Zhang, Yubin Liu, Liang Zhao

et al.

Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(4)

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics have gained significant attention as emerging environmental pollutants due to their widespread presence potential health risks. In recent years, these contaminants been frequently detected in drinking water various beverages, prompting concern about sources effects. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the occurrence MPs beverages exposure assessments. MP concentrations vary significantly across countries regions, influenced by diverse factors such efficiency treatment plants, level pollution sources, condition transportation pipelines. Another critical aspect discussed this is assessment human MPs. Similarly, daily intake shows variation different regions. Beyond concentration water, an equally important factor quantity consumed, which can differ much two orders magnitude between studies. These variations consumption are key focus article, they greatly influence estimation exposure. Furthermore, it discusses limitations current research, emphasizes gaps understanding nanoplastics, outlines future research directions.

Language: Английский

From plankton to fish: The multifaceted threat of microplastics in freshwater environments DOI

Chuyue Gao,

Baohong Xu,

Zhongyuan Li

et al.

Aquatic Toxicology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 279, P. 107242 - 107242

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastics pollution in the marine environment: A review of sources, impacts and mitigation DOI

Manzari Kushwaha,

Shiv Shankar,

Divya Goel

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 209, P. 117109 - 117109

Published: Oct. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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Review and future outlook for the removal of microplastics by physical, biological and chemical methods in water bodies and wastewaters DOI Creative Commons
Marco Antonio Alvarez-Amparán, Adriana Palacios, G. Miranda-Flores

et al.

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 197(4)

Published: March 19, 2025

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) have become a major global environmental problem due to their accelerated distribution throughout different environments. Their widespread presence is potential threat the ecosystems because they alter natural interaction among constituent elements. MPs are considered as emergent pollutants huge amount existing in environment and by toxic effects can cause living beings. The removal of from water bodies wastewaters control strategy that needs be implemented present on strictly constantly near future mitigate into other work shows detailed comparison current technologies for remediation pollution. That is, physical, biological, chemical methods wastewaters. Focusing mainly discussion perspective innovative or degradation MPs, rather than deep technical methodologies. selected novel physical discussed adsorption, ultrafiltration, dynamic membranes flotation. used modify properties particles facilitate removal. biological based use bacterial strains, worms, mollusks fungus degrade hydrocarbon chain decrease particles, these kinds microorganisms feed organic chains. focusing coagulation, electrocoagulation, photocatalysis, ozonation. Chemical achieve modification structure either change surface attacking radicals with high oxidation capacity. Additionally, some interesting combinations chemical, discussed. Finally, this includes critical several wastewaters, emphasizing areas opportunity challenges faced. Graphical abstract

Language: Английский

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An Overarching Critical Review on Beta-Blocker Biodegradation: Occurrence, Ecotoxicity, and Their Pathways in Water Environments DOI
Anisa Ratnasari, Samrendra Singh Thakur,

Isti Faizati Zainiyah

et al.

Current Pollution Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Isolation of a novel microplastic-degrading bacterial strain: a promising agent for low-density polyethylene remediation DOI Creative Commons
Serena Benedetta Cabigliera, Dario Gaudioso, David Chelazzi

et al.

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 379, P. 144400 - 144400

Published: April 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Insights on Microplastic Contamination from Municipal and Textile Industry Effluents and Their Removal Using a Cellulose-Based Approach DOI Open Access
Solange Magalhães,

Daniel Paciência,

João M. M. Rodrigues

et al.

Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(19), P. 2803 - 2803

Published: Oct. 3, 2024

The rampant use of plastics, with the potential to degrade into insidious microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat by contaminating aquatic environments. In present study, we delved analysis effluents from textile industries, recognized major source MPs contamination. Data were further discussed and compared municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent. All effluent samples collected at final stage in their respective WWTP. Laser diffraction spectroscopy was used evaluate MP dimensions, while optical fluorescence microscopies for morphology identification predominant plastic types, respectively. Electrophoresis employed unravel prevalence negative surface charge on these microparticles. revealed that polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polyamide dominant compounds effluents, PET being WWTP effluents. Surprisingly, despite exhibiting higher efficiency removal (ca. 71% ca. 55% industries), it contributed more overall pollution. A novel bio-based flocculant, cationic cellulose derivative derived wood wastes, developed as proof-of-concept flocculation. derivatives found efficiently flocculate MPs, thus allowing facile aqueous media, reducing contamination discharged WWTPs.

Language: Английский

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Colours and microplastics: Bridging the gap between art, science and sustainability DOI
Nilofar Asim,

Akmal Aizuddin Bin Zulkifli,

Nurul Syakirah Nazri

et al.

Sustainable materials and technologies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. e01152 - e01152

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastic occurrence and fate in the South African environment: a review DOI Creative Commons
Ntebogeng S. Mokgalaka, Funzani Asnath Melato,

Khathutshelo Netshiongolwe

et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

This review examines the occurrence and fate of microplastics (MPs) in freshwater, marine, terrestrial environments South Africa. MPs were found Tshwane Johannesburg drinking water samples, with concentrations as high 0.189 particles/L. Concentrations freshwater bodies greater, sometimes reaching 0.33–56 MP levels marine sediments greater than many worldwide averages, particularly along southeast coast (up to 45,867 particles/kg) air 1–5 particles/m3. These values are line figures around globe which stand at 0.1–10 particles/L, 0.3–10 particles/m3 for water, respectively. Low-density PE, PP, PE-HD most prevalent polymers identified. Although there is little data, inappropriate disposal waste a major cause soil contamination, serious concern. The study highlights how important it conduct more research close knowledge gaps, especially regarding groundwater their impact on human health. findings emphasise necessity improved wastewater treatment technologies, public awareness initiatives, stronger laws governing single-use plastics. Standardizing detection techniques, improving our transport, estimating effects exposure health should be main goals future research. Effective cooperation between researchers, legislators, industry necessary mitigation initiatives successful.

Language: Английский

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Microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water and beverages: occurrence and human exposure DOI Open Access
Junjie Zhang, Yubin Liu, Liang Zhao

et al.

Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(4)

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics have gained significant attention as emerging environmental pollutants due to their widespread presence potential health risks. In recent years, these contaminants been frequently detected in drinking water various beverages, prompting concern about sources effects. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the occurrence MPs beverages exposure assessments. MP concentrations vary significantly across countries regions, influenced by diverse factors such efficiency treatment plants, level pollution sources, condition transportation pipelines. Another critical aspect discussed this is assessment human MPs. Similarly, daily intake shows variation different regions. Beyond concentration water, an equally important factor quantity consumed, which can differ much two orders magnitude between studies. These variations consumption are key focus article, they greatly influence estimation exposure. Furthermore, it discusses limitations current research, emphasizes gaps understanding nanoplastics, outlines future research directions.

Language: Английский

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