Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
can
enter
the
body
via
plastic
products.
Given
modern
exposure,
we
seek
to
assess
MP
exposure
in
large
populations
through
epidemiological
tools.
In
this
quasi-experimental
study,
every
participant
filled
out
a
questionnaire,
and
those
who
satisfied
any
of
following
requirements
were
not
allowed
continue
study:
Diabetes,
ulcerative
colitis,
Crohn's
disease,
infectious
diseases.
Participants
control
groups
provided
three
hot
meals
disposable
tableware
(DPT)
(n
=
30)
or
non-DPT
30),
respectively.
After
month
observation,
individuals
group
discontinued
DPT
27)
for
1
as
post-exposure
group.
Each
Participant
received
questionnaire
survey
fecal
sample
collection.
We
compared
differences
levels
between
different
used
Bland-Altman
analysis
method
evaluate
consistency
results
obtained
by
measurement
methods.
Statistically
significant
total
quantity
(P
(0.80
matching
degree)
0.020;
P
(0.65
<
0.001)
types
(Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(EVA)
0.039),
Polyethylene
(PET)
0.022),
Polyvinyl
Butyral
(PVB)
0.013),
Chlorinated
(CPE)
phenolic
epoxy
resin
0.012))
MPs
observed
groups.
The
indicate
that
two
methods
exhibit
good
(control
group:
mean
difference
0.54,
agreement
limits
(95%
CI)
-
0.44
~
1.54;
0.41,
0.19
1.01;
0.19,
0.63
1.02).
based
on
surveys
substitute
detection
particles.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
196(5)
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
The
potentially
harmful
effects
of
consuming
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
and
microplastics
(MPs)
regularly
via
drinking
water
are
a
significant
cause
for
worry.
This
study
investigated
PTEs
(Cd,
Cu,
Cr,
Ni,
Pd,
Zn,
Co),
MPs,
turbidity,
pH,
conductivity,
health
risk
assessment
in
the
treatment
plant
Kielce,
Poland.
Zn
had
highest
concentrations
throughout
facility,
whereas
Cd,
Pb,
Co
lower
(<
0.1
µg/L).
order
among
specified
was
like
Zn˃Cu˃Ni˃Cr˃Cd˃Pb
Co.
minimum
turbidity
0.34,
maximum
1.9
NTU.
range
pH
samples
6.51—7.47.
conductivity
1,203—1,445
ms
samples.
These
identified
MPs
were
categorized
into
fiber
fragments.
color
these
blue,
red,
black,
green,
transparent.
size
196
4,018
µm,
while
average
2,751
±
1,905
µm.
concentration
per
liter
108.88
55.61.
listed
C,
O,
Na,
Mg,
Al,
Si,
K,
Ca,
Ti.
Fe
predominant
seen
using
EDX.
HQ
values
less
than
one
adults
children.
human
associated
with
all
detected
revealed
that
exhibit
satisfactory
degree
non-carcinogenic
adverse
risk.
HI
children
age
groups
one.
In
most
samples,
carcinogenic
value
exceeds
threshold
10
−6
.
MP
should
be
periodically
monitored
to
minimize
consumers'
environmental
pollution
risks.
Indoor and Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(8), P. 1519 - 1541
Published: April 17, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs),
measuring
less
than
5
mm,
have
been
causing
environmental
concerns
in
aquatic
ecosystems,
and
work
has
done
indoor
environments,
where
humans
spend
most
of
their
lives.
This
finding
revealed
a
diverse
range
MPs
within
house
dust
samples.
These
encompassed
fibres,
fragments,
foams,
pellets
films.
Due
to
the
ubiquity
textile-based
items,
fibres
are
common
MP.
The
different
colours
like
black,
red,
blue,
yellow,
white
brown.
study
there
were
substantial
differences
MP
sizes
across
households.
average
size
was
178.87–3713.99
µm.
One
hundred
eighteen
particles
identified
as
MPs.
22
types
MPs,
shedding
light
on
these
materials’
extensive
sources
applications
everyday
household
items.
environments
raise
about
potential
human
exposure
underscore
need
for
further
research
into
health
implications.
found
samples
low-density
polyethylene,
polypropylene,
polyamide,
polyvinyl
chloride,
high-density
polyethylene
polystyrene.
Carbon,
nitrogen,
fluorine,
sodium,
sulphur,
potassium,
calcium,
zinc,
oxygen
magnesium
elements
all
Compared
with
active
sampling,
slightly
more
Discover Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
This
review
explores
the
hidden
hazards
associated
with
reuse
of
treated
wastewater
and
sewage
sludge
in
agriculture
while
proposing
mitigation
strategies.
It
examines
origins
pathways
microplastics
(MPs)
treatment
plants
how
these
pollutants
infiltrate
agricultural
ecosystems.
The
assesses
effectiveness
MP
removal
from
its
fate
soil
after
reuse,
highlighting
contamination
dynamics
need
for
proactive
measures.
Introducing
remediation
methods
is
crucial
addressing
this
issue.
Alarming
evidence
MPs
human
blood,
testis,
semen,
placenta
underscores
urgency
solutions,
revealing
significant
threats
to
health,
particularly
reproductive
health.
advocates
sustainable
practices
effective
strategies
mitigate
contamination,
promoting
environmental
preservation,
food
safety,
health
protection.
Graphical
Air Quality Atmosphere & Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Abstract
Micro
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
may
enter
the
human
body
through
food,
drink,
air.
Scientists
have
mainly
focused
on
first
two
routes,
but
little
is
known
about
third.
A
cascade
impactor
having
a
size
range
of
(>
2.5,
1.0–2.5,
0.50–1.0,
0.25–0.50,
<
0.25
μm)
was
used
to
study
segregation
MNPs
in
different
indoor
commercial
markets.
The
morphological
characterization
showed
presence
fibers,
fragments,
films,
lines,
foam,
pellets
with
colors.
Three
hundred-seven
particles
were
scanned
for
chemical
description
under
Micro-Raman
analysis,
247
identified
categorized
into
52
.
standard
found
samples
PTFE,
PE,
PP,
HDPE,
PA,
LDPE,
PAM.
SEM-EDX
analysis
that
C,
O,
F
had
highest
weight%
among
all
elements
seen,
while
F,
Mg,
Al
common
elements.
These
are
small
enough
get
inhaled
easily.
these
environments
vast
sources
emit
polymeric
harmful
health
impacts,
particularly
employees
working
there.
So,
there
need
take
necessary
measures
minimize
release
their
impacts
health.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
951, P. 175813 - 175813
Published: Aug. 25, 2024
Investigating
the
interaction
between
influent
particles
and
biomass
is
basic
important
for
biological
wastewater
treatment.
The
micro-level
methods
allow
this,
such
as
microscope
image
analysis
method
with
conventional
ImageJ
processing
software.
However,
these
are
cost
time-consuming,
require
a
large
amount
of
work
on
manual
parameter
tuning.
To
deal
this
problem,
we
proposed
deep
learning
(DL)
to
automatically
detect
quantify
microparticles
free
from
entrapped
in
images.
Firstly,
introduced
"TU
Delft-Interaction
Particles
Biomass"
dataset
containing
labeled
Then,
built
DL
models
using
seven
state-of-the-art
model
architectures
instance
segmentation
task,
Mask
R-CNN,
Cascade
Yolact
YOLOv8.
results
show
that
R-CNN
ResNet50
backbone
achieves
promising
detection
accuracy,
mAP50
Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(4)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
One
area
of
growing
concern
was
the
presence
microplastics
(MPs)
in
agricultural
irrigation
systems,
where
they
entered
and
affected
soil
quality
plant
health.
This
study
evaluated
impact
MPs
on
growth
through
a
comprehensive
analysis
existing
literature,
focusing
studies
that
examined
water,
including
their
identification,
occurrence,
environmental
impacts
systems.
systems
are
transported
by
deposited
soil,
trapped
sediments,
or
infiltrated
deeper
layers,
interacting
with
chemicals
increasing
toxicity
risks.
Additionally,
water
disrupted
physical
properties
reducing
porosity
aggregate
stability,
while
altering
nutrient
cycling
processes,
carbon,
nitrogen,
phosphorus
dynamics.
Moreover,
negatively
microbial
communities
fauna,
further
compromising
fertility.
These
disturbances
significantly
hinder
productivity
health,
suggesting
urgent
need
for
mitigation
strategies.
The
uptake
translocation
crops
impaired
growth,
reduced
photosynthetic
efficiency,
induced
oxidative
stress.
highlights
potential
long‐term
risks
contamination,
emphasizing
threat
to
sustainability.
Consequently,
posed
significant
health
productivity,
underscoring
importance
addressing
this
emerging
issue
ensure
sustainable
practices.
