Civil Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 1265 - 1291
Published: April 1, 2024
In
an
extensive
exploration
of
microplastics
within
soil
environments,
our
study
aims
to
investigate
the
presence,
spread,
and
ecological
impact
in
soil,
focusing
on
Makassar
City,
Indonesia.
Using
a
Sinher
binocular
digital
microscope,
we
visually
examined
samples
Petri
dishes,
measuring
microplastic
sizes
with
Image-J
software.
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy
was
also
employed
for
additional
identification
analysis
polymer
compositions.
Our
research
uncovered
widespread
presence
across
diverse
types
land
uses,
including
residential,
fishpond,
agricultural,
landfill,
coastal,
bareland
areas.
The
concentration
these
found
be
between
16.6
21.9
particles/gram,
showing
consistency
most
some
variations
coastal
We
noted
significant
variety
forms,
predominantly
fragments
films,
different
uses.
A
wide
range
colors
observed,
blue,
green,
red,
transparent.
Polyethylene
(PE)
polypropylene
(PP)
were
identified
as
predominant
polymers.
highlights
non-uniform
distribution
suggesting
potential
impacts
organisms
wider
ecosystem.
These
findings
underscore
critical
need
more
comprehensive
implications
environments.
Doi:
10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-04-017
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Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 10821 - 10821
Published: July 10, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
mounting
concern
about
the
bearing
of
microplastics
on
human
health
and
comprehensive
natural
environment.
These
particles
come
from
a
variety
sources,
such
as
soaps,
personal
care
products,
rundown
bigger
plastic
items.
The
impacts
marine
life
other
ecosystems
are
substantial,
including
ingestion
by
animals,
interference
with
their
reproductive
systems,
even
death.
economic
implications
also
significant,
industries,
fishing
tourism
being
affected
presence
in
Exposure
to
can
pose
potential
risks
humans,
respiratory
digestive
problems,
well
disrupt
sleep,
contribute
obesity,
increase
risk
diabetes.
To
address
this
issue,
policies
initiatives
have
put
place
reduce
microplastic
pollution,
but
challenges
that
need
be
overcome,
lack
awareness,
limited
resources,
ineffective
regulations.
Further
research
is
needed
fully
understand
our
develop
effective
strategies
mitigate
problem.
article,
we
discussed
requirement
multifaceted
approach
reducing
use,
promoting
proper
disposal
recycling
waste,
developing
innovative
technologies
for
capturing
removing
environment,
raising
public
implementing
regulations
policies.
It
only
through
concerted
efforts
collaboration
between
individuals,
governments
threat
tackled.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34, P. 103625 - 103625
Published: April 4, 2024
Contaminants,
such
as
nucleic
acids
or
toxic
small
molecules,
threaten
both
human
health
and
ecosystems
when
they
infiltrate
the
environment.
The
precise
highly
sensitive
identification
of
contaminants
holds
paramount
importance
across
diverse
domains,
including
safeguarding
food
integrity,
facilitating
clinical
diagnostics,
monitoring
environmental
conditions.
Traditional
methodologies,
encompassing
spectroscopy,
chromatography,
sequencing,
metagenomics,
have
conventionally
served
pivotal
roles
in
detection
processes.
Nevertheless,
these
methods
encountered
recurring
challenges
related
to
sensitivity,
specificity,
portability.
This
review
focuses
on
groundbreaking
CRISPR/Cas12-based
biosensors.
These
biosensors
leverage
incredible
precision
programmability
CRISPR/Cas
system
recognize
specific
targets.
Here,
we
comprehensively
assess
fundamental
mechanisms
that
enable
detection,
ranging
from
guide
RNA
design
collateral
cleavage.
versatility
CRISPR/Cas12
becomes
evident
through
their
applications.
applications
encompass
medical
safety,
monitoring.
transition
conventional
ultimately
represents
a
significant
milestone
contaminant
detection.
By
incorporating
molecular
biology,
nanotechnology,
bioinformatics,
potential
reshape
landscape
water
CRIPSR-Cas
diagnostics
is
transformative
technology
paves
way
for
safer
healthier
future
environment
life.
