Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(4)
Published: March 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
Microplastic
pollution
has
emerged
as
a
critical
global
environmental
issue,
significantly
impacting
urban
areas
due
to
high
population
densities
and
intense
human
activities.
Global
plastic
production
surged
from
1.5
million
metric
tons
in
1950
413.8
2023,
exacerbating
contamination.
In
Kerala,
India,
microplastic
ecosystems
escalated,
affecting
water
bodies,
soil,
marine
biodiversity.
This
review
explores
the
governance
strategies
challenges
addressing
where
constitutes
4%–6%
of
municipal
waste.
Monsoon
runoff
inadequate
waste
management
exacerbate
pollution,
contributing
concentrations
aquatic
environments
organisms
Kerala.
Findings
recent
studies
reveal
elevated
levels
lakes,
coastal
beaches,
seafood,
highlighting
urgent
need
for
improved
infrastructure,
effective
regulatory
measures,
community
engagement.
The
also
underscores
necessity
interdisciplinary
research
better
understand
sources,
pathways,
impacts
Key
recommendations
include
adoption
robust
frameworks,
implementation
advanced
monitoring
technologies,
public
education
campaigns
aimed
at
reducing
By
these
factors,
paper
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers
stakeholders
develop
combat
Kerala's
settings.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 100446 - 100446
Published: May 31, 2024
Waterborne
heavy
metals
pose
significant
threats
to
both
the
environment
and
public
health,
causing
neurological
damage,
developmental
disorders,
organ
cancer.
It
is
essential
address
contamination
of
various
water
bodies
by
these
hazardous
substances
due
their
persistent
nature
lack
biodegradability.
This
review
thoroughly
explores
traditional
modern
strategies
utilized
remedy
sources
contaminated
with
evaluates
effectiveness
potential
scalability
each
method.
A
literature
survey
reveals
several
effective
for
removing
from
water:
adsorption,
flotation,
ion
exchange,
chemical
precipitation,
membrane-based
filtration,
coagulation,
flocculation,
phytoremediation,
electrochemical
methods.
In
our
examination,
we
discussed
agents/adsorbents
used,
efficiency
removal
technique,
operating
conditions,
intrinsic
advantages
disadvantages
approach.
Summarizing
key
findings,
noted
a
focus
on
adsorption
techniques;
however,
challenges
include
selectively
diverse
ions,
prolonged
retention
times,
cycling
stability.
While
membrane
methods
are
practical,
issues
like
large-volume
sludge
formation
exist.
Although
electrical-based
appear
promising,
solutions
needed
industrial-scale
separation
as
well.
Prioritizing
real
wastewater
samples
in
studies
crucial.
Future
research
should
emphasize
eco-friendly,
cost-effective
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 100336 - 100336
Published: March 29, 2024
Hydrogels
have
various
potential
applications
due
to
their
unique
characteristics
and
recently,
hydrogels
been
utilized
as
adsorbents
in
wastewater
treatment
because
of
ability
remove
contaminants
from
water.
Constructing
strong
with
high
adsorption
capabilities
is
crucial
for
effective
treatment.
Scientists
researchers
are
working
improve
the
properties
by
incorporating
inorganic
elements
into
polymer
networks,
which
further
reduces
costs
well
simplifies
preparation.
Natural
polymers
like
starch
alginate
widespread
economic
biological
advantages,
such
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
reduced
toxicity,
environmental
friendliness,
low
cost.
The
pollutants
onto
use
antimicrobial
agents
has
garnered
significant
attention.
This
review
paper
summarizes
latest
studies
on
using
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs),
persistent
organic
(POPs),
other
emerging
water
environments
along
agents.
In
first
step,
different
classes
characterization
techniques
discussed.
Next
elaborated
understand
how
these
can
be
a
candidate
activities.
While
discussing
application
hydrogels,
isothermal,
kinetics
thermodynamics
models
discussed
highlight
mechanism
nature
forces
involved
pollutants.
Further
simulations
DFT
MD
get
more
holistic
understanding
hydrogels.
A
limited
number
Monte
Carlo
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
so
it
important
explore
variety
methods
gain
comprehensive
process
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 100426 - 100426
Published: April 12, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
escalating
concerns
surrounding
pervasive
presence
of
microplastics
in
environment
had
prompted
a
pressing
need
to
evaluate
their
potential
impacts
on
ecosystems
and
human
health.
This
study
investigates
pathways
implications
microplastic
intake
through
poultry
product
consumption
by
focusing
environmental
toxicity
health
risks.
Through
an
integrated
approach
encompassing
available
experimental
data
literature
synthesis,
intricate
mechanisms
transfer
from
feed
animal
tissues
are
elucidated
highlighting
such
contamination.
An
in-depth
toxicological
assessment
evaluated
risks
associated
with
ingestion
food
emphasizing
acute
chronic
effects
well-being.
emphasizes
urgency
implementing
informed
policy
decisions
sustainable
practices
mitigate
posed
contamination
chain.
The
insights
provided
this
serve
as
foundational
basis
for
generating
awareness
effective
measures
aimed
at
safeguarding
both
integrity
well-being
threats
pollution.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
925, P. 171698 - 171698
Published: March 16, 2024
The
exposure
of
organisms
to
microplastics
could
compromise
their
ability
cope
with
other
environmental
stressors,
such
as
infections.
In
this
context,
we
investigated
the
effects
a
14-day
terrestrial
isopod
Porcellio
scaber
tire
particles
in
soil
(1.5
%
w
