Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(2), P. 991 - 1009
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Micro-
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
are
attracting
increasing
attention
due
to
their
persistence
potential
ecological
risks.
This
review
critically
summarizes
the
effects
of
photo-oxidation
on
physical,
chemical,
biological
behaviors
MNPs
in
aquatic
terrestrial
environments.
The
core
this
paper
explores
how
photo-oxidation-induced
surface
property
changes
affect
adsorption
toward
contaminants,
stability
mobility
water
porous
media,
as
well
transport
pollutants
such
organic
(OPs)
heavy
metals
(HMs).
It
then
reviews
photochemical
processes
with
coexisting
constituents,
highlighting
critical
factors
affecting
MNPs,
contribution
phototransformation
other
contaminants.
distinct
mechanism
aged
pointed
out,
terms
toxicity
organisms,
biofilm
formation,
planktonic
microbial
growth,
soil
sediment
community
function.
Furthermore,
research
gaps
perspectives
put
forward,
regarding
underlying
interaction
mechanisms
natural
constituents
under
conditions,
combined
fate
microbiological
effect
photoaged
especially
biotransformation
pollutants.
Current Pollution Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 478 - 497
Published: March 26, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
of
Review
The
synergistic
effects
microplastics
(MPs)
and
heavy
metals
are
becoming
major
threats
to
aquatic
life
human
well-being.
Therefore,
understanding
interactions
between
MPs
is
crucial
comprehend
their
environmental
impacts.
Recent
Findings
mechanisms
such
as
electrostatic
attraction,
surface
interactions,
ion
exchange,
hydrogen
bonding,
hydrophobic
forces,
π–π
behind
the
were
critically
reviewed
justified.
In
addition,
roles
chemistry
in
these
also
emphasized.
Finally,
efficient
remediation
techniques
aligning
with
a
circular
economy-based
initiative
promote
sustainable
solutions
recommended
mitigate
plastic-heavy
metal
pollution
achieve
cleaner
environment.
Summary
This
review
examines
combined
impact
ecosystems,
detailing
mechanistic
consequences
proposed
solutions.
Additionally,
this
highlights
MP-heavy
contamination
risks
emphasizes
need
for
further
research
safeguard
health.
