Environmental Entomology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
a
growing
problem
worldwide.
Soils
long-term
storage
sinks
of
MPs
because
the
many
pathways
they
enter
soil
and
their
long
degradation
period.
Knowing
how
influence
organisms,
effects
organisms
on
fate
MPs,
what
this
means
for
additions,
losses,
transformations,
translocations
is
paramount.
in
could
impede
breakdown
organic
matter
by
adult
darkling
beetles.
We
set
up
an
experiment
to
test
hypothesis
adding
finely
ground
scrap
tire
rubber
small
population
beetles
(Zophobas
morio,
Fabricius
1776,
Coleoptera:
Tenebrionidae).
The
omnivores
that
accelerate
when
feeding
detritus.
As
control,
we
released
into
with
no
MPs.
also
surveyed
published
manuscripts
insects,
decomposers,
decomposition
soil,
providing
reference
frame
our
findings.
Darkling
ate,
fragmented,
humidified
mixture,
enhancing
microbial
decomposition.
All
treatments
lost
weight
over
period,
control
losing
10%,
significantly
more
than
other
(an
average
loss
5%).
Higher
concentrations
microplastics
soils
led
lower
reductions
mass
through
These
findings
suggest
detritivores
from
breaking
down
matter.
Even
so,
only
handful
studies
evaluated
particles
literature
survey.
Still,
these
among
largest
sources
land.
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(15), P. 4379 - 4405
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs)
as
emerging
contaminants
have
a
global
occurrence,
including
both
terrestrial
and
marine
ecosystems.
Soil
enzymes
contribute
to
maintaining
ecosystem
multifunctionality,
for
example,
nutrient
cycling,
organic
material
decomposition,
carbon
climate
regulation.
Our
present
review
highlights
the
impacts
of
MPs
on
soil
enzyme
activities,
influencing
factors,
underlying
mechanisms.
Increasing
findings
confirm
that
can
change
activities
range
involved
in
biogeochemical
cycling
C
N.
However,
current
results
are
highly
controversial.
The
effects
vary
from
significant
nonsignificant
dependent
polymer
type,
biodegradability,
dosage,
size,
shape,
aging
degree
MPs,
exposure
conditions.
Compared
traditional
biodegradable
generally
show
more
pronounced
effects.
via
different
pathways.
On
one
hand,
directly
structure,
leading
alterations
activity.
other
create
unique
habitats,
provide
sources
specific
functional
microbes
producing
enzymes,
release
plastic
additives
pollutants
disturbing
production
these
enzymes.
Furthermore,
alter
physicochemical
biological
properties,
availability
substrates,
plants
fauna,
regulating
their
functions.
In
conclusion,
regulate
pose
profound
impact
multifunctionality.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 143 - 143
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Wetlands
are
one
of
the
most
crucial
ecosystems
for
regulating
carbon
sequestration
and
mitigating
global
climate
change.
However,
disturbance
to
dynamics
caused
by
microplastics
(MPs)
in
wetlands
cannot
be
overlooked.
This
review
explores
impacts
MPs
on
cycles
within
wetland
ecosystems,
focusing
underlying
physicochemical
microbial
mechanisms.
The
accumulation
sediments
can
severely
destabilize
plant
root
functions,
disrupting
water,
nutrient,
oxygen
transport,
thereby
reducing
biomass
development.
Although
may
temporarily
enhance
storage,
they
ultimately
accelerate
mineralization
organic
carbon,
leading
increased
atmospheric
dioxide
emissions
undermining
long-term
sequestration.
A
critical
aspect
this
process
involves
shifts
community
structures
driven
selective
colonization
MPs,
which
affect
decomposition
methane
production,
thus
posing
a
threat
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Notably,
dissolved
matter
derived
from
biodegradable
promote
photoaging
coexisting
enhancing
release
harmful
substances
aged
further
impacting
microbial-associated
due
disrupted
metabolic
activity.
Therefore,
it
is
imperative
deepen
our
understanding
adverse
effects
mechanisms
health
cycles.
Future
strategies
should
incorporate
regulation
ecological
engineering
techniques
develop
effective
methodologies
aimed
at
maintaining
sustainable
capacity
affected
MP
contamination.
REVISTA AMBIENTAL AGUA AIRE Y SUELO,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 1 - 20
Published: May 5, 2024
Este
artículo
de
investigación
presenta
una
revisión
bibliográfica
exhaustiva
sobre
los
métodos
muestreo
aplicados
en
la
evaluación
microplásticos
ecosistemas
fluviales.
La
creciente
preocupación
torno
a
contaminación
por
entornos
acuáticos
exige
enfoques
rigurosos.
El
objetivo
principal
este
estudio
es
evaluar
críticamente
las
metodologías
existentes,
destacando
sus
fortalezas
y
limitaciones.
Al
examinar
técnicas
convencionales
emergentes,
busca
ofrecer
recomendaciones
para
mejorar
futuras
investigaciones.
A
través
un
análisis
meticuloso
investigaciones
previas,
tiene
como
comprensión
presencia
sistemas
