Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1686 - 1686
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Microplastics
are
transferred
to
humans
through
the
food
chain
by
consuming
contaminated
with
microplastics.
However,
knowledge
about
risks
of
dietary
exposure
for
these
particles
is
very
limited.
Moreover,
only
a
few
studies
on
microplastic
pollution
in
fruit
and
vegetables
have
been
carried
on.
Thus,
this
study
aims
investigate
presence
microplastics
some
most
consumed
fruits
(pear
(Pyrus
communis),
apple
(Malus
domestica),
tomato
(Solanum
lycopersicum),
onion
(Allium
cepa),
potatoes
tuberosum),
cucumber
(Cucumis
sativus))
from
Turkey
evaluate
potential
risk
consumers.
Fruits
vegetable
samples
were
purchased
different
markets
fruiterer
(two
each)
Muğla
province,
Southwest
Turkey.
Microplastic
extraction
processes
out
edible
parts
samples.
According
results
obtained,
total
210
(2.9
±
1.6
particle
g−1)
detected
all
Any
significant
difference
occurred
among
markets.
The
maximum
average
amount
was
determined
(3.63
1.39
g−1).
highest
intake
(398,520
individual−1
year−1
Estimated
Annual
Intake
(EAI)
Daily
(EDI)
children
68.24
kg−1
day−1).
occurrence
big
size,
that
not
allowed
pass
plant
xylem
transport,
suggests
fresh
can
be
plastic,
especially
during
production
phase,
agricultural
activities
marketing
process
(transport
market
purchasing
process).
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
The
current
researches
on
microplastics
in
different
water
layers
of
reservoirs
remains
limited.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
within
a
source
reservoir.
Results
revealed
that
abundance
ranged
from
2.07
n/L
14.28
(reservoir,
water)
and
3
7.02
(river,
water),
while
varied
350
714
n/kg
(dw)
sediment)
299
1360
sediment).
average
surface,
middle,
bottom
were
6.83
n/L,
6.30
6.91
respectively.
Transparent
fibrous
smaller
than
<
0.5
mm
identified
as
predominant
fraction
with
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
being
prevalent
polymer
types.
Additionally,
pollution
load
index,
hazard
risk
index
calculated
for
sediments.
showed
surface
exhibited
moderate
level
sediments
posed
low
risk.
Both
middle
elevated
levels
due
higher
concentrations
polymers
significant
toxicity
indices.
presents
novel
findings
distribution
layers,
providing
crucial
data
support
understanding
migration
patterns
facilitating
prevention
efforts.
Colloids and Interface Science Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57, P. 100754 - 100754
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
The
potential
of
Aspergillus
sp.
for
plastic
biodegradation
is
a
promising
approach
environmentally
friendly
waste
management.
Various
research
studies
have
been
conducted
to
optimize
conditions
that
enhance
the
plastics
and
understand
genetic
basis
species.
By
performing
this
investigation,
we
discussed
role
various
species
in
decomposition
polymers.
Most
grow
within
pH
range
4
6.
37.5%
showed
grows
optimally
at
30
°C.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
tests
were
used
34.61%
32.69%
different
studies,
respectively.
It
has
observed
fungi
can
biodegrade
polymers
more
effectively
size
20–100
μm.
(34.21%)
focused
on
21
days.
highest
percentage
(44%)
low-density
polyethylene
(LDPE)
by
dominant
sp.,
including
A.
niger,
flavus,
oryzae,
play
significant
microplastics.
Enzymes
such
as
laccase,
esterase,
peroxidase,
lipase,
urease
crucial
roles
degradation
plastics.
Laccase
utilizes
oxygen
generate
reactive
species,
breaking
polymer
chains.
Esterase
cleaves
into
fragments,
while
peroxidase
generates
radicals
degradation.
Lipases
also
contribute
specific
substrates.
In
general,
it
be
said
fungal
successful
degrading
Global Challenges,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(8)
Published: July 12, 2023
Abstract
Microplastic
pollution
has
adversely
affected
the
aquatic
ecosystem,
living
creatures,
and
human
health.
Several
studies
in
Malaysia
have
provided
baseline
information
on
existence
of
microplastics
surface
water,
ingestion
by
marine
life
sediment.
Also,
humans
are
exposed
to
microplastic
due
consumption
contaminated
abiotic
biotic
products,
such
as
processed
seafood.
Nonetheless,
knowledge
is
still
scarce
among
Malaysian
potential
remediation
management
microplastics,
which
poses
a
significant
challenge
preserve
good
environmental
status.
Green
technologies
also
other
alternative
mitigate
contamination
for
sustainable
future.
Hence,
this
review
aims
provide
an
overview
microplastic's
occurrence,
fate,
implications
Malaysia's
environment.
Detection
from
water
surface,
aquatics,
sediment
samples
highlighted.
Available
different
treatment
processes
toward
discussed.
Additionally,
challenges,
current
perspective
plastic
Malaysia,
well
green
strategies
reducing
put
forward.
The
goal
work
improve
understanding
seriousness
environments,
thus
encouraging
key
concerns
that
need
be
investigated
further.
Journal of Global Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Abstract
Background
Research
on
microplastics
has
largely
focused
the
environment
and
marine
organisms
until
recently.
A
growing
body
of
evidence
detected
in
human
organs
tissues,
with
their
exact
entry
routes
being
unclear
potential
health
effects
remain
unknown.
This
scoping
review
aimed
to
characterise
tissues
organs,
examine
addressing
gaps
research
analytical
techniques.
Methods
Eligibility
criteria
included
English
language
full
text
articles,
in-vivo
studies
only,
searching
databases
using
pre-defined
terms.
We
based
our
analysis
reporting
PRISMA
guideline
examined
quality
risk
bias
assessment
tool.
Results
Of
3616
articles
screened,
223
evaluated
26
were
eventually
this
review.
Nine
high
for
bias,
three
rest
low
bias.
Microplastics
8/12
organ
systems
including
cardiovascular,
digestive,
endocrine,
integumentary,
lymphatic,
respiratory,
reproductive
urinary.
also
observed
other
biological
samples
such
as
breastmilk,
meconium,
semen,
stool,
sputum
urine.
can
be
characterised
shape,
colours,
polymer
type.
Potential
into
atmospheric
inhalation
ingestion
through
food
water.
The
extraction
techniques
vary
significantly,
each
offering
distinct
advantages
limitations.
Conclusions
are
commonly
characteristics
routes,
variable
exist.
Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 11 - 11
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
The
hydro-geomorphological
background
in
microplastic
(MP)
deposition
and
mobilization
is
often
neglected,
though
the
sampling
environment
key
point
a
monitoring
scheme.
aim
of
study
was
to
analyze
environmental
driving
factors
MP
transport
over
three
years
(2020–2022)
along
750
km-long
section
Tisza
River,
Central
Europe.
mean
content
fresh
clayey
sediments
1291
±
618
items/kg
2020,
then
it
decreased
(2021:
730
568
items/kg;
2022:
766
437
items/kg).
upstream
downstream
sections
were
most
polluted
due
improper
local
sewage
treatment.
In
63%
sites
hotspot
(≥2000
items/kg),
but
their
number
one-third
2021
2022.
pollution
influenced
by
highly
variable
factors.
(1)
geomorphological
setting
site
important,
as
hotspots
are
on
side
bars.
(2)
tributaries
convey
River.
(3)
bankfull
or
higher
flood
waves
effectively
rearrange
pollution.
(4)
dams
operation
influence
trend
reservoir.
(5)
Downstream
dam,
clear-water
erosion
increases
proportion
pristine
sediments;
thus,
concentration
decreases.
Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2)
Published: April 19, 2024
Microplastics’
ecotoxicological
potential
in
almost
all
ecosystems
makes
them
a
global
environmental
issue.
This
review
evaluates
Southeast
Asian
microplastic
contamination
data
from
2013
to
2023.
evaluation
examined
285
research
publications
Scopus,
Web
of
Science,
and
ScienceDirect,
mostly
on
sediment
water
matrices.
Based
their
size,
shape,
polymer
type,
risks
hazards
countries,
this
analysis
assesses
pollution
biota,
sediment,
water,
other
The
majority
microplastics
region
are
small
(46%)
large
(32%).
Within
the
biota
matrix,
(SMP)
(LMP)
dominated.
Fibers
predominated
matrices,
particularly
matrix.
Polyethylene
emerged
as
most
abundant
type
(22%),
found
four
Despite
being
less
abundant,
polyurethane
polyamide
have
high
hazard
scores,
raising
ecological
concerns
due
detrimental
effects
According
analyzed
data,
countries
face
significant
levels
sediments,
However,
there
noticeable
discrepancies
indicating
progress
research,
with
coming
Indonesia,
Thailand,
Malaysia,
Vietnam,
Philippines
little
information
literature
regarding
East
Timor,
Laos,
Brunei,
Myanmar,
Cambodia.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Aug. 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
microplastic
transport
of
rivers
is
a
complex
spatiotemporal
process;
however,
only
limited
knowledge
exists
on
it,
making
its
monitoring
complicated.
study
aimed
to
analyze
the
spatial
and
temporal
dynamics
suspended
sediments
microplastics
based
measurements
(1)
every
five
days
for
2
years
at
one
site
(2)
annual
repetition
29
sites
along
750-km-long
Tisza
River
3
years.
Water
samples
were
taken
by
pumping
(1
m
).
Machine
learning
algorithms
applied
Sentinel
images
spatiality
sediment
transport.
Results
In
(Central
Europe),
concentration
(MPC
mean
:
35
±
27
item/m
)
(SSC
60
57
g/m
showed
high
variations.
During
low
stages,
concentrations
dropped
as
most
transported
deposited
bottom.
These
sediments,
including
microplastics,
remobilized
during
flood
waves,
thus,
higher
MPC
SSC
measured.
first
wave
after
low-stage
period
had
highest
concentrations.
increased
capacity
river
floods
created
large-scale
waves
with
gradually
between
2021
(19
13.6
2022
(23.7
15.8
),
then
it
more
than
doubled
(2023:
44.8
tributaries
acted
conveyors.
On
images,
medium-scale
clouds
identified,
being
pronounced
clouds.
Fewer
longer
appeared
separated
clearer
water
bodies.
shorter
detected.
well-distinguishable
in
main
river.
Conclusions
Identifying
could
support
precise
monitoring.
hydrological
background
existence
these
should
be
considered,
sampling
from
provides
different
data
bodies
two
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