Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3236 - 3236
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Ubiquitous
microplastics
(MPs)
severely
affect
the
efficiency
of
anaerobic
membrane
bioreactors
(AMBR)
for
wastewater
treatment
and
energy
recovery
by
inhibiting
metabolic
activity
microorganisms.
The
electrochemical
system
can
not
only
accelerate
waste
metabolism
but
also
improve
microbial
resistance
promoting
interspecies
electron
transfer
within
system,
which
has
broad
application
potential
in
remediation
MPs
wastewater.
This
paper
attempts
to
evaluate
effect
electrical
stimulation
on
biological
processes
containing
employing
an
coupled
bioreactor
(ECAMBR).
results
showed
that
although
MP
exposure
inhibited
methanogenic
performance,
effectively
alleviated
this
inhibitory
effect.
Further
analysis
increased
cell
damage
affected
enzyme
activity,
could
stress
response
microorganisms,
leading
changes
their
viability
activities.
16S-rRNA
sequencing
indicated
highest
abundance
hydrolytic–acidogenic
bacteria
Firmicutes
Bacteroidota
was
found
at
phylum
level,
whereas
genus
it
Christensenellaceae_R-7_group,
methanogens
were
dominated
Methylomonas,
Methyloversatilis,
Methylobacter.
Functional
prediction
carbohydrate
metabolism,
amino
acid
dominant
pathways
enhance
study
demonstrated
important
role
high
concentrations
MPs.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
degradation
of
mismanaged
plastic
waste
in
the
environment
results
formation
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs),
which
pose
significant
risks
to
ecosystems
human
health.
These
particles
are
pervasive,
detected
even
remote
regions,
can
enter
food
chain,
accumulating
organisms
causing
harm
depending
on
factors
such
as
particle
load,
exposure
dose,
presence
co-contaminants.
Detecting
analyzing
NMPs
present
unique
challenges,
particularly
size
decreases,
making
them
increasingly
difficult
identify.
Moreover,
absence
standardized
protocols
for
their
detection
analysis
further
hinders
comprehensive
assessments
environmental
biological
impacts.
This
review
provides
a
detailed
overview
latest
advancements
technologies
sampling,
separation,
measurement,
quantification
NMPs.
It
highlights
promising
approaches,
supported
by
practical
examples
from
recent
studies,
while
critically
addressing
persistent
challenges
characterization,
analysis.
work
examines
cutting-edge
developments
nanotechnology-based
detection,
integrated
spectro-microscopic
techniques,
AI-driven
classification
algorithms,
offering
solutions
bridge
gaps
NMP
research.
By
exploring
state-of-the-art
methodologies
presenting
future
perspectives,
this
valuable
insights
improving
capabilities
at
micro-
nanoscale,
enabling
more
effective
across
diverse
contexts.
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 441 - 441
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Plastic
wastes,
widely
distributed
in
the
environment,
can
be
transformed
into
microplastics,
posing
a
huge
threat
to
ecosystems
and
human
health
due
their
stability
adsorbability
other
toxic
pollutants
(e.g.,
heavy
metals
antibiotics).
Recently,
microbial
degradation
of
(micro)plastics
has
gained
widespread
attention
because
its
green
sustainable
properties.
Microbial
is
based
on
cascade
effects
various
enzymes
secreted
by
microorganisms,
which
convert
oligomers
monomers,
or
even
mineralize
them
CO2
H2O.
The
affected
multiple
factors,
such
as
species,
plastic
properties,
environmental
conditions.
Currently,
limited
efficient
plastic-degrading
microorganisms
have
been
discovered,
mechanisms
are
still
unclear.
Furthermore,
efficiency
needs
improved
for
future
application.
Therefore,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
sources
properties
existing
plastics,
identifies
pure
cultures
mixed
degradation,
examines
influencing
factors.
In
particular,
behaviors
(micro)plastics,
including
relevant
enzymes,
efficiency,
mechanisms,
were
thoroughly
discussed.
Additionally,
augmentation
technologies
coupling
with
advanced
oxidation,
electrochemical,
genetic
engineering
technologies,
introduced
highlighted
potential
prospects.
This
provides
reference
research
development
(micro)plastic
biodegradation
technology.
Radiative
cooling,
a
passive
cooling
technology,
functions
by
reflecting
the
majority
of
solar
radiation
(within
spectrum
0.3-2.5
μm)
and
emitting
thermal
atmospheric
windows
8-13
μm
16-20
μm).
Predominantly,
synthetic
polymers
are
effectively
utilized
for
radiative
while
posing
potential
environmental
hazards
due
to
their
complex
components,
toxicity,
or
nonbiodegradation.
Bacterial
cellulose,
natural
renewable
biopolymer,
stands
out
its
environmentally
friendly,
scalability,
high
purity,
significant
infrared
emissivity.
In
this
work,
we
developed
bacterial
cellulose-based
composite
film
(BCF)
with
cross-linked
network
structure
facile
agitation
spraying
method
achieve
enhanced
sustainable
performance.
The
BCF
exhibited
superior
optical
properties
tolerance,
notable
emissivity
94.6%.
As
result,
emitter
demonstrates
substantial
subambient
capacity
(11:00
13:00,
maximum
drop
7.15
°C,
average
4.85
°C;
22:00
2:00,
2.7
2.32
°C).
Additionally,
maintained
stable
after
240
h
continuous
UV
irradiation.
Furthermore,
can
preserve
freshness
fruits
under
intense
Hence,
performance
presents
broad
application
prospect
in
building
energy
conservation,
cells
efficiency
enhancement,
food
transportation
packaging.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 916 - 916
Published: March 20, 2025
With
industrialization
and
widespread
chemical
use,
soil
organic
pollutants
have
become
a
major
environmental
issue.
Forest
ecosystems,
among
the
most
important
on
Earth,
unique
potential
for
controlling
remediating
pollution.
This
article
explores
mechanisms
of
microbial
community
degradation
pollutants,
their
adaptability
across
forest
ecological
conditions,
effects
factors
efficiency.
For
example,
acidic
pH
(pH
<
5.5)
favors
PAH
degradation,
near-neutral
(6.0–7.5)
enhances
pharmaceutical
PPCP
alkaline
conditions
>
7.5)
facilitate
petroleum
hydrocarbon,
VOC,
breakdown.
Optimal
occurs
with
humidity
levels
between
60%
80%,
SOM
content
2–5%.
review
analyzes
advancements
in
technologies
ecosystem
pollution
treatment,
including
genetic
engineering,
composting,
bioaugmentation,
bio-stimulation
techniques,
integration
phytoremediation.
The
also
addresses
challenges
real-world
implementation,
such
as
maintaining
diversity,
managing
pollutant
complexity,
adapting
to
changes,
highlighting
future
research
opportunities.
next
decade
will
focus
synthetic
biology,
omics
technologies,
microbial-electrochemical
systems,
dynamics,
eco-engineering,
plant-microbe
synergy
develop
efficient,
sustainable
bioremediation
strategies.
