Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: May 12, 2023
In
this
paper,
I
selected
Sinonovacula
constricta
,
a
typical
representative
of
commercial
bivalve
shellfish
from
Zhangzhou
City,
and
found
that
microplastics
were
detected
in
all
the
samples
with
small
sizes.
The
abundance
farm
(3.65
n/g)
was
higher
than
market
(0.89
n/g),
despite
their
smaller
weight,
which
mainly
contributed
by
body
fluid.
Microplastics
transported
fluid
to
viscera
then
metabolized
into
muscle
substantially
reduced
(69.3%),
only
0
or
1
microplastic
observed
muscles
on
micron
scale.
concentrated
viscera,
accounting
for
81%,
while
distributed
organs
samples,
fluids
52%.
A
total
four
shapes
detected,
highest
percentage
fibrous
shape,
foam-like
not
samples.
correlated
sample
but
showed
positive
correlation.
seven
polymers
rate
polypropylene
(PP)
(27%).
polymer
risk
level
reached
III.
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
exceeded
farms,
resulted
hazard
index
lower
abundance.
cleaning
process
excretory
behavior,
farms
markets,
greatly
contamination.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 125681 - 125681
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Tire
wear
microplastics
(TWMs)
are
continuously
generated
during
driving
and
subsequently
released
into
the
environment,
where
they
pose
potential
risks
to
aquatic
organisms.
In
this
study,
effects
of
untreated,
hydrated,
environmentally
aged
TWMs
on
growth,
root
development,
photosynthesis,
electron
transport
system
(ETS)
activity,
energy-rich
molecules
duckweed
Lemna
minor
were
investigated.
The
results
indicated
that
untreated
have
most
pronounced
negative
minor,
as
evidenced
by
reduced
growth
impaired
development.
contrast,
hydrated
less.
associated
with
primarily
attributed
abrasive
nature
these
particles,
which
physically
damage
plant
tissue.
On
other
hand,
showed
a
different
mode
action
serve
vectors
for
algae.
Once
introduced
new
environment
via
TWMs,
algae
competed
available
nutrients
space,
further
impairing
length,
photosynthetic
efficiency,
carbohydrate
content
minor.
This
study
revealed
dual
threat
posed
TWMs:
direct
physical
from
newly
particles
indirect
ecological
disruption
facilitate
spread
Environmental Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(4), P. 470 - 484
Published: May 11, 2024
Aquatic
plants,
seagrasses,
macrophytes,
mangroves,
and
riparian
vegetation
are
responsible
for
some
of
the
most
important
ecosystem
services
provided
on
Earth.
Given
their
role
in
trapping
plastics
along
rivers,
we
propose
a
new
service
plastic
entrapment
by
global
plants.
Although
research
started
recently
to
study
plastics,
little
is
known
about
patterns
retention
remobilization
through
different
habitats.
those
gaps,
synthesize
data
plants
providing
conceptual
model
describe
processes
vegetation.
Our
results
demonstrate
how
has
pivotal
entrapping
across
spatial
temporal
scales,
finding
higher
density
rather
than
adjacent
water
area.
Furthermore,
proposed
(i.e.,
Plant
Plastic
Pathway)
highlighting
scales
release
Thus,
anticipate
our
be
starting
point
more
sophisticated
future
studies,
putting
effort
into
looking
at
plastic–vegetation
dynamics.
may
have
crucial
effect
if
applied
hotspot
area
detection
with
clean-up
mitigation
actions
riverine
ecosystems.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
172, P. 117567 - 117567
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Micro-
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
are
widespread
emerging
contaminants
with
many
potential
direct
indirect
effects
on
soil
ecosystems.
Ecological
MNP
hazard
assessment
is
thus
crucial
for
a
proper
risk
the
development
of
environmental
protection
regulations.
However,
current
testing
approaches
hampered
by
absence
guidelines,
harmonization,
standard
reference
materials.
This
article
discusses
need
improving
provides
specific
recommendations
to
increase
relevance
reliability
ecotoxicity
data.
Our
focus
environmentally
relevant
experimental
designs,
guidelines
microplastic
test
materials
selection
characterization,
analysis
MNPs
additives
in
biota,
proposal
physicochemical
properties
be
assessed
during
testing.
brings
novelty
field
ecological
providing
solutions
much
needed
this
field.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Microplastic
pollution
is
a
significant
global
environmental
issue,
and
impacts
span
from
individual
organisms
to
the
entire
ecosystems.
This
study
investigated
properties
of
microplastics
in
amphibian
larvae,
shedding
light
on
their
interactions
potential
ecological
consequences.
We
examined
extracted
larvae
10
taxa,
sampled
sites
experiencing
different
levels
human
impact.
Our
findings
revealed
predominance
blue
fibres,
each
comprising
53%
total
larvae.
fibres
were
also
notably
longer
than
other
morphological
types
microplastics.
Furthermore,
we
observed
variations
surface
area
among
families.
An
interesting
observation
our
research
apparent
positive
relationship
between
size
length
granular
flake-shaped
Conversely,
negative
these
These
insights
significantly
contribute
understanding
microplastic
freshwater
environments,
highlighting
its
complexities
beyond
marine
emphasises
intricate
relationships
organisms,
underscoring
need
for
comprehensive
strategies
mitigate
pollution.
