International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 1679 - 1679
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Water
contaminated
with
emerging
pollutants
has
become
a
serious
environmental
issue
globally.
Biochar
is
porous
and
carbon-rich
material
produced
from
biomass
pyrolysis
the
potential
to
be
used
as
an
integrated
adsorptive
material.
Many
studies
have
shown
that
biochar
capable
adsorb
aquatic
systems
could
solve
water
pollution
problem.
Here,
we
provided
dual
perspective
on
removing
using
analyzed
pollutant
removal
efficiency
aspects
of
types,
types
coexistence
heavy
metals,
well
associated
mechanisms.
The
risks
future
research
directions
utilization
are
also
presented.
This
review
aims
assist
researchers
interested
in
for
remediation
facilitate
removal,
thereby
reducing
their
risk.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 15, 2021
The
increasing
distribution
of
miniaturized
plastic
particles,
viz.
microplastics
(100
nm-5
mm)
and
nanoplastics
(less
than
100
nm),
across
the
various
ecosystems
is
currently
a
subject
major
environmental
concern.
Exacerbating
these
concerns
fact
that
(MNPs)
display
different
properties
from
their
corresponding
bulk
materials;
thus,
not
much
understood
about
full
biological
ecological
implications.
Currently,
there
evidence
to
prove
particles
release
toxic
additives
can
adsorb
chemicals,
thereby
serving
as
sinks
for
poisonous
compounds,
enhancing
bioavailability,
toxicity,
transportation.
Furthermore,
potential
danger
trophic
transfer
MNPs
humans
other
higher
animals,
after
being
ingested
by
lower
organisms.
Thus,
this
paper
critically
analyzes
our
current
knowledge
with
regard
impacts
MNPs.
In
regard,
properties,
sources,
damaging
effects
on
habitats,
particularly
biotic
components,
were
elucidated.
Similarly,
consequent
detrimental
well
future
efforts
at
mitigating
discussed.
Finally,
self-cleaning
planet
via
range
saprophytic
organisms
synthetic
also
highlighted.
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
233, P. 119790 - 119790
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
Microplastics
as
vectors
for
contaminants
in
the
environment
is
becoming
a
topic
of
public
interest.
have
been
found
to
actively
adsorb
heavy
metals,
per-fluorinated
alkyl
substances
(PFAS),
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCBs),
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
pharmaceuticals
and
personal
care
products
(PPCPs)
polybrominated
diethers
(PBDs)
onto
their
surface.
Particular
interest
microplastics
capacity
antibiotics
needs
further
attention
due
potential
role
this
interaction
plays
on
antibiotic
resistance.
Antibiotic
sorption
experiments
documented
literature,
but
data
has
not
yet
critically
reviewed.
This
review
aims
comprehensively
assess
factors
that
affect
microplastics.
It
recognised
physico-
chemical
properties
polymers,
properties,
solution
all
play
crucial
Weathering
was
increase
by
up
171%.
An
salinity
decrease
microplastics,
some
instances
100%.
pH
also
substantial
effect
capacity,
illustrating
significance
electrostatic
interactions
The
need
uniform
experimental
design
when
testing
highlighted
remove
inconsistencies
currently
presented.
Current
literature
examines
link
between
resistance,
however,
studies
are
still
required
fully
understand
emerging
global
crisis.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(14), P. 6659 - 6659
Published: July 20, 2021
Pharmaceutical
products
have
become
a
necessary
part
of
life.
Several
studies
demonstrated
that
indirect
exposure
humans
to
pharmaceuticals
through
the
water
could
cause
negative
effects.
Raw
sewage
and
wastewater
effluents
are
major
sources
found
in
surface
waters
drinking
water.
Therefore,
it
is
important
consider
characterize
efficiency
pharmaceutical
removal
during
drinking-water
treatment
processes.
Various
options
been
investigated
for
removal/reduction
drugs
(e.g.,
antibiotics,
NSAIDs,
analgesics)
using
conventional
or
biological
treatments,
such
as
activated
sludge
processes
bio-filtration,
respectively.
The
these
ranges
from
20–90%.
Comparatively,
advanced
processes,
reverse
osmosis,
ozonation
oxidation
technologies,
can
achieve
higher
rates
drugs.
Pharmaceuticals
their
metabolites
undergo
natural
attenuation
by
adsorption
solar
oxidation.
even
at
trace
concentrations
would
undergone
and,
if
applicable,
combined
photocatalytic
degradation
This
review
provides
an
overview
technologies
compounds
sources.
It
also
sheds
light
on
key
points
behind
photocatalysis.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
424, P. 127529 - 127529
Published: Oct. 19, 2021
In
recent
decades,
much
attention
has
been
paid
to
microplastic
pollution,
and
research
on
microplastics
begun
grow
exponentially.
However,
still
suffers
from
the
lack
of
standardized
protocols
methods
for
investigation
under
laboratory
conditions.
Therefore,
in
this
review,
we
summarize
critically
discuss
results
715
studies
published
last
five
years
provide
recommendations
future
research.
Analysis
data
revealed
that
majority
particles
used
are
manufactured
spheres
polystyrene
ranging
size
1
50
µm,
half
did
not
characterize
used,
a
minority
aged
particles,
investigated
leaching
chemicals
microplastics,
or
natural
as
control.
There
is
large
discrepancy
between
those
found
environment,
many
suffer
environmental
relevance
incomplete
information
used.
We
have
summarized
discussed
these
issues
provided
focusing
(i)
selection,
(ii)
characterization,
(iii)
test
design
microplastics.
The Analyst,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
147(6), P. 1099 - 1105
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
It
has
been
reported
that
microplastics
exist
ubiquitously
in
aquatic
and
terrestrial
environments.
Microplastic
surveys
on
diverse
daily
foods
with
high
consumption
possibly
containing
have
essential
implications
clarifying
the
contamination
routes,
health
risk
assessment,
thereby
preventing
food
pollution.
Given
dependence
of
microplastic
pollution
regional
environment,
production
transportation,
it
further
remains
an
open
question
number,
size
distribution
type
from
different
countries
worldwide.
Here,
we
show
drinks
produced
worldwide,
including
beer,
mineral
water
tea,
are
all
polluted
without
exception.
The
number
investigated
this
work
lies
range
20-80
mL-1
for
beers,
10
bottled
water,
200-500
g-1
tea
leaves.
Quasi-spherical
particles
irregular
fragments
dominate
shape
beer
whereas
leaves
carry
numerous
fibers.
By
identification
through
Raman
spectroscopy,
observed
presence
polystyrene
(PS)
polypropylene
(PP)
PP
polyethylene
(PE)
terephthalate
(PET)
Possible
sources
include
raw
materials,
atmosphere,
tools
containers
release
microplastics.
facile
adsorption
heavy
metals
antibiotics
to
beverages,
public
concern
may
arise
regarding
accumulation
chain
their
synergetic
harmful
effect.
Thus,
our
results
should
inspire
efforts
contribute
elimination
removal
foods.
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. e00170 - e00170
Published: June 27, 2022
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
other
emerging
pollutants
exist
together
in
the
environment
their
co-exposure
represents
a
source
of
increasing
concern
as
MPs
have
been
reported
to
act
carriers
due
high
sorption
capacity.
The
ingestion
contaminated
by
organisms
can
enhance
desorption
pollutants,
bioavailability
toxicity.
This
review
examines
role
vectors
environmental
contaminants.
First,
main
tools
used
identify
characterise
analytical
methods
for
determination
associated
contaminants
are
discussed.
Insightful
explanations
interaction
between
several
groups
provided.
MP
type
(polarity,
crystallinity,
size)
aging
process
with
conditions
pollutant
properties
(hydrophobicity
dissociated
forms)
key
factors
influencing
process.
literature
showed
that
polyethylene
polystyrene
were
most
commonly
studied
polymers.
Antibiotics,
perfluoroalkyl
compounds
triclosan
capacities
onto
MPs.
Finally,
effect
MPs-emerging
bioaccumulation
aquatic
terrestrial
is
combined
exposure
may
impact
toxic
effects
different
ways,
through
synergistic
or
antagonic
interactions.
Examples
scenarios
provided,
but
general
research
conducted
on
systems
scarce.
results
revealed
lack
standardization
laboratory
studies
testing
reflect
actual
exposure.
