Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30, P. 103073 - 103073
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Nanoplastic
(NP)
is
an
emerging
contaminant
in
recent
years,
and
it
has
been
detected
water
even
polar
ice.
Further
verification
of
the
toxic
potential
NPs
marine
organisms
needed
so
that
ecological
threat
can
be
minimized.
This
study
investigated
effects
0.1,
0.2,
0.5,
1.0μg
(g
shrimp)−1
polystyrene
nanoplastics
(PS-NPs)
on
immune
oxidative
response
Litopenaeus
vannamei
(L.
vannamei)
survival
rate
was
recorded
everyday.
After
7
days,
antioxidant
parameters
were
analyzed,
histopathology
accumulation
PS-NPs
observed.
The
results
indicated
shrimp
receiving
>
0.5μg
remarkably
decreased
than
control.
phagocytic
activity
(PA)
different
concentrations
Respiratory
burst
(RB)
increased
However,
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
0.2μg
SOD
catalase
(CAT)
activity,
mRNA
expression,
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
content
In
addition,
CAT
expression
shows
cause
muscle,
hepatopancreas,
midgut
gland,
gill
damage.
These
indicate
toxicity
to
L.
by
disruption,
stress,
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 100449 - 100449
Published: Jan. 13, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
received
much
more
attention
as
a
novel
breed
of
pollutant
due
to
their
tiny
size
and
difficulty
degrade
in
natural
conditions.
MPs
are
produced
from
primary
sources
that
purposefully
engineered
be
small
magnitude
subsequently
discharged
into
the
earth
after
usage,
like
resin
pellets
seen
microplastic
factory
spills.
can
also
by
secondary
such
breakdown
macro
debris
particles,
or
dust
released
during
wear
tear
artificial
garments,
tires,
brake
pads.
Since
rivers
meander
through
municipalities
cities,
well
transporting
effluent
plastic-related
enterprises
other
sewer
pollutants
them,
which
automatically
causes
MP's
contamination
river
intimately
tie
land
environment.
Current
reports
suggest
amount
plastic
trash
upstream
watershed
positively
correlated
waste
river.
While
there
currently
several
sensing
approaches
for
today,
still
restrictions
lengthy
times,
an
elevated
false
rate,
costly
apparatus
make
detecting
microplastics
environments
difficult.
Direct,
quick,
effective,
precise
techniques
direly
required
enhance
environmental
This
study
focused
on
current
analysis
methods
detection
MPs.
Direct
MP
pollution
water
sedimentary
outlined.
Finally,
toxic
impacts
aquatic
life
living
organisms
discussed.
Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 70 - 70
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Microplastics
have
been
widely
detected
in
the
natural
water
environment,
which
brings
inevitable
risks
to
ecosystem
and
human
health.
However,
understanding
of
potential
impact
microplastics
on
aquatic
animals,
plants,
health
is
still
limited,
technical
methods
control
microplastic
pollution
are
rare.
Hence,
this
paper
summarizes
progress
research
systems
terms
source,
attributes,
distribution
characteristics,
environmental
effects,
prevention
according
relevant
reports
pollution.
It
also
expounds
basic
ways
for
prevention,
control,
treatment
microplastics,
looks
forward
direction
future.
The
results
show
that
abundance
fresh
China
higher
than
other
regions,
but
level
marine
at
middle
level.
Compared
with
countries,
degree
organisms
lower
level,
spatial
heterogeneity
more
obvious.
Through
hydraulic
substitution
degradable
plastic
products,
can
be
greatly
reduced.
This
provide
a
reference
basis
formulation
China.
Discover Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
This
review
explores
the
hidden
hazards
associated
with
reuse
of
treated
wastewater
and
sewage
sludge
in
agriculture
while
proposing
mitigation
strategies.
It
examines
origins
pathways
microplastics
(MPs)
treatment
plants
how
these
pollutants
infiltrate
agricultural
ecosystems.
The
assesses
effectiveness
MP
removal
from
its
fate
soil
after
reuse,
highlighting
contamination
dynamics
need
for
proactive
measures.
Introducing
remediation
methods
is
crucial
addressing
this
issue.
Alarming
evidence
MPs
human
blood,
testis,
semen,
placenta
underscores
urgency
solutions,
revealing
significant
threats
to
health,
particularly
reproductive
health.
advocates
sustainable
practices
effective
strategies
mitigate
contamination,
promoting
environmental
preservation,
food
safety,
health
protection.
Graphical
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1592 - 1592
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Developing
a
sustainable
water
infrastructure
entails
the
planning
and
management
of
systems
to
ensure
availability,
access,
quality,
affordability
resources
in
face
social,
environmental,
economic
challenges.
Sub-Saharan
Africa
(SSA)
is
currently
an
era
where
it
must
make
significant
changes
improve
sustainability
its
infrastructure.
This
paper
reviews
factors
affecting
interventions
taken
globally
address
these
In
parallel,
reflects
on
relevance
context
through
lens
STEEP
(societal,
technological,
economic,
political)
framework.
The
goes
recommend
extended
analysis
that
captures
additional
critical
dimensions
when
applying
concept
sustainability.
Furthermore,
this
sheds
light
practice
development
fosters
deeper
understanding
issues,
thereby
forming
basis
for
further
research
resilient
solutions
asset
more
generally.
