Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
69, P. 83 - 88
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
tiny
plastic
shards
with
a
diameter
of
less
than
5
millimeters
that
produced
by
many
processes
like
the
splintering
synthetic
fibers.
MPs
pollution
has
become
serious
problem
for
ecosystem.
These
minute
fragments
already
pervasive
in
terrestrial
and
aquatic
habitats,
endangering
wildlife,
ecosystems,
perhaps
even
human
health.
This
paper
lists
compares
various
treatment
methods,
explains
potential
hazards
MPs,
concludes
recommendations
comparing
policies
measures
different
countries.
In
this
paper,
methods
classified
as
physical,
chemical
biological
based
on
mechanisms
action,
new
found
to
have
advantage
saving
resources
improving
removal
efficiency.
The
seen
restriction
activities
marine
organisms,
leading
drowning,
asphyxiation
or
inflammatory
reactions,
population,
where
they
enter
system
through
food
chain
accumulate
tissues,
ultimately
Furthermore,
taken
countries
deal
waste,
should
develop
compatible
disposal
MPs.
study
important
implications
development
innovation
technology,
providing
more
effective
sustainable
solution
address
pollution.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
291, P. 117883 - 117883
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
emerging
contaminants
characterized
by
persistence,
cross-media
transport,
and
complex
pollutant
interactions,
posing
serious
ecotoxicological
risks
to
ecosystems
human
health.
Effective
MPs
management
requires
multi-faced,
long-term,
strategies
involving
targeted
sampling,
quantitative
detection,
comprehensive
risk
assessments,
all
of
which
entail
significant
resource
investment.
Despite
advancements
in
remediation
technologies,
a
holistic
governance
framework
integrating
these
innovations
remains
underdeveloped.
This
review
synthesizes
current
knowledge
on
MPs,
elaborating
their
diverse
morphologies,
degradation
pathways,
role
as
vectors
for
toxic
substances.
State-of-the-art
extraction
techniques
evaluated
this
article,
including
micropore
adsorption
using
nanocomposites,
alongside
the
incorporation
advanced
analytical
tools
such
spectroscopic
methods,
electron
microscopy,
bioinformatics
augment
environmental
forensics.
also
underscores
necessity
formulating
robust
global
policies
regulate
pollution
discusses
potential
biodegradation
thermal
sustainable
solutions
removal.
By
promoting
an
interdisciplinary
approach,
advocates
coordinated
response,
science,
policy
frameworks,
waste
mitigate
escalating
impact
well-being.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 406 - 406
Published: April 24, 2023
The
growing
worldwide
population
is
directly
responsible
for
the
increased
production
and
consumption
of
textile
products.
One
key
reasons
generation
microfibers
use
textiles
garment
materials,
which
expected
to
increase.
industry
invisible
pollution
that
created
by
microfibers,
have
been
detected
in
marine
sediments
organisms.
present
review
paper
demonstrates
discharged
from
functionalized
exhibit
non-biodegradable
characteristics
a
considerable
proportion
them
possess
toxic
properties.
This
primarily
attributed
impact
textiles'
material
functionalization
on
their
biodegradability.
potential
these
are
released
contain
variety
dyes,
chemicals,
nanomaterials,
pose
health
risks
both
humans
other
living
organisms
discussed
this
paper.
In
addition,
covers
wide
preventative
minimizing
measures
reduction,
terms
several
phases
ranging
sustainable
through
consumer,
end
life,
domestic
washing,
wastewater
treatment
phases.
Separation and Purification Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
354, P. 128813 - 128813
Published: July 20, 2024
The
extensive
production
and
application
of
plastic
in
recent
decades
has
resulted
the
presence
microplastics
(MPs)
different
water
bodies.
Considered
as
contaminants
emerging
concern
(CECs),
MPs
are
accessible
to
a
wide
range
organisms
can
act
vectors
for
transport
other
persistent
organic
pollutants.
existing
technologies
remove
from
wastewaters
prevent
their
intrusion
nature,
still
present
several
limitations,
resulting
an
urgent
need
develop
novel,
fast,
cost-effective
greener
alternatives.
In
this
work,
magnetophoretic
capture
by
assembly
with
magnetic
nanoparticles
through
either
electrostatic
interactions
or
molecular
forces
is
investigated.
For
experimental
assessment,
were
synthesized
hydrothermal
coprecipitation
solvothermal
decomposition
methods,
while
polyethylene
(PE)
microspheres
selected
model
microplastic
As
noteworthy
novelty,
thermal
particles
functionalized
amino
groups
sodium
alginate
(SA),
respectively,
modification
surface
properties
enhanced
MPs.
After
preliminary
experiments,
concentration
1.3
g
L-1
contact
time
20
min
between
MPs,
operating
conditions
assess
influence
functional
on
performance.
variables
process
was
also
evaluated,
including
synthesis
method,
pH
medium,
varied
4–8,
constituents
that
may
be
Results
demonstrated
types
polar
make
them
interact
towards
attraction
forces,
considerably
enhancing
performance
bare
nanoparticles.
This
work
represents
step
forward
development
new
reliable
techniques
environmentally
friendly
polluted
waters.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 26849 - 26861
Published: April 10, 2024
The
study
explores
the
synthesis
and
versatile
properties
of
amphiphilic
magnetic
particles
(AMPs)
achieved
through
sequential
coatings.
Modulating
hydrophobic
content
in
process
allows
for
formation
hydrophilic,
amphiphilic,
particles,
with
stable
AMPs
at
a
ratio
hydrophilic
to
portions
approximately
71
29%.
These
exhibited
outstanding
dispersion
both
oil
water
within
an
oil/water
mixture.
Polyethylenimine
AMP
primarily
enhances
removal
microparticles
facilitates
water.
On
other
hand,
octadecylamine
is
specifically
designed
effective
elimination
their
oil.
demonstrated
capabilities
as
well
100%
Our
approach
also
suited
eliminating
dispersed
small
quantities
floating
on
large
bodies
real-world
situations.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
383, P. 125394 - 125394
Published: April 22, 2025
Microplastics
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
are
emerging
contaminants
in
drinking
water
sources
that
pose
serious
risks
to
human
health
ecosystems.
Several
removal
strategies,
such
as
adsorption,
exist
but
present
challenges
for
their
industrial
scalability.
This
review
provides
a
concise
overview
of
MNP
adsorption
mechanisms
highlights
the
limited
critical
exploration
column
literature,
emphasizing
its
importance
large-scale
applications.
Special
attention
is
given
carbon-based
materials
due
cost-effectiveness,
environmental
friendliness
sustainability.
Other
adsorbents
(e.g.,
metal-organic
frameworks,
clays)
also
discussed
promising
performance
realistic
matrixes.
To
predict
optimize
efficiency
adsorbents,
leading
simulation
models
reviewed.
Taken
together,
this
work
comprehensive
fundamental
factors,
mechanisms,
adsorbent
selection
experimental
conditions,
adsorption.
By
highlighting
underexplored
area
column-based
processes,
it
valuable
information
advance
viable
industrial-scale
solution
contamination.
