Prevalence of microplastics in commercially sold soft drinks and human risk assessment

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 336, P. 117720 - 117720

Published: March 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastic accumulation in various bird species in Turkey

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44(2), P. 386 - 396

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Abstract Plastic pollution constitutes one of the major environmental problems our time, and in recent years, it has emerged as a significant threat to environment various organisms, including bird species. In this context, study, which provides first data Türkiye, aimed determine level microplastic (MP) 12 species (Eurasian buzzard; short-toed snake-eagle; white stork; northern long-eared owl; common barn-owl; ruddy shelduck; Eurasian eagle-owl; scarlet macaw; pheasant; Indian peafowl; kestrel; gray parrot). The results indicate that MPs were detected 50% specimens (n = 20), with an average MP/item per individual. With three individual, snake-eagle was found be highest MP accumulation. Fibers (range: 51–534 µm) most type plastic gastrointestinal tract birds, ethylene vinyl acetate navy blue being polymer color, respectively. It also abundance increased weight specimens, contributing hypothesis there is correlation between size/weight animals levels These findings highlight impact on birdlife need for further monitoring assess ecological pollution.

Language: Английский

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First record of microplastic contamination in adult endemic amazonian anuran species

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

Abstract The microplastics (MPs), due to their high dispersion and bioaccumulation rates, have been identified in various animal groups, such as anuran amphibians during both larval adult stages. However, current studies on focus assessing only one exposure route, the digestive system, while other routes remain underestimated. Therefore, this present study aimed evaluate degree of contamination digestive, respiratory, integumentary systems, situ, two endemic Amazonian species ( Physalaemus ephippifer Boana multifasciata ). From this, we characterized microplastic particles for each assessed effects morphometric measures total MP level gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Additionally, determined different indices how they vary according systems. Based our data, showed highest levels species. variations indicated that P. had a higher contamination. Thus, provides first evidence through respiratory anurans it is identify terrestrial biomonitors Amazon.

Language: Английский

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Impact of coastal wastewater treatment plants on microplastic pollution in surface seawater and ecological risk assessment

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 318, P. 120922 - 120922

Published: Dec. 24, 2022

Language: Английский

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Microplastic pollution and human risk assessment in Turkish bottled natural and mineral waters

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(14), P. 39815 - 39825

Published: Jan. 5, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastic Pollution in Turkish Aquatic Ecosystems: Sources, Characteristics, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies

Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(12)

Published: Nov. 2, 2023

Aquatic environments are one of the final destinations for microplastics. In this review, a combination systematic and narrative literature review was conducted to identify summarise advances, gaps, future directions in microplastic monitoring studies Turkish aquatic environment inhabiting organisms. A total 62 peer-reviewed publications available on Web Science were considered review. Additionally, current state pollution which includes marine freshwater ecosystems, as well organisms, sources characteristics microplastics reviewed narratively. Türkiye`s position global plastic treaty mitigation practices also addressed. Although an increase number over time observed, extent carried out ecosystems limited. Strict legislation should be enacted enforced tackle Türkiye. nationwide, long-term at sufficiently regular intervals considered.

Language: Английский

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Terrestrial wildlife as indicators of microplastic pollution in western Thailand

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e17384 - e17384

Published: May 20, 2024

Plastic pollution in terrestrial wildlife represents a new conservation challenge, with research this area, especially within protected areas (PAs), being scant. This study documents the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) both inside and outside PAs western Thailand. Carcasses road-killed vertebrates good condition, as well live tadpoles, were collected to examine their exposure plastic pollution. The digestive tracts vertebrate carcasses entire bodies tadpoles analyzed for MPs, which identified if they measured over 50 µm. A total 136 individuals from 48 species examined. sample comprised snakes (44.12%), birds (11.03%), lizards (5.15%), (32.25%), amphibians (5.88%), mammals (1.47%). In total, 387 MPs found 44 (91.67%), an average occurrence 3.25 ± 3.63 per individual or 0.05 0.08 gram body weight. quantities significantly varied among animal groups, terms number ( p < 0.05) weight 0.01). Furthermore, significant difference MP was observed between specimens on basis 0.05), but not = 0.07). Most fibers (77%), followed by fragments (22.22%), only minimal presence film (0.52%) foam (0.26%). Of all identified, 36.84% confirmed plastics made natural materials, 31.58% plastics, including Polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyester (PES). Additionally, cotton, those containing polyurethane (PU), rayon, PES, combinations rayon PU, identified. influenced weight, factors associated human settlement/activity, land use types. Our findings highlight prevalence Thai PAs. Further toxicological studies are required establish standards. It is proposed that snakes, obtained road kills, could serve non-invasive method monitoring pollution, thus acting indicator threat ecosystems. There urgent need standardization solid waste management at garbage dump sites remote areas, Conservation education focusing occurrence, potential sources, impacts enhance awareness, thereby influencing changes behaviors attitudes toward household level.

Language: Английский

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Larger Common River Frogs (Amietia delalandii) have Fewer and Shorter Tissue Microplastic Fibres than Smaller Frogs

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 112(2)

Published: Jan. 28, 2024

Abstract Little is known about microplastics (MPs) in adult frogs. We investigated MPs Common River Frogs ( Amietia delalandii ) from Potchefstroom, South Africa. Five kinds of samples were analysed: natural water, water used to rinse the skin, intestine, and remainder body (corpus). Tissues digested. Microplastics occurred all frogs sample types (1128 counted). Fibres most prevalent MP. Fibre lengths between 28 4300 μm, either polyester or polyvinyl alcohol. skin likely derived ambient, corpus translocation via skin. tissues significantly shorter larger frogs, a phenomenon we provisionally assign situ biodegradation. can potentially be transferred through food web higher trophic levels. This study provides first evidence frog avenues for further investigations. Graphical

Language: Английский

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Microplastics as an emerging threat to amphibians: Current status and future perspectives

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. e28220 - e28220

Published: March 22, 2024

Given their pervasiveness in the environment, particularly aquatic ecosystems, plastics are posing a growing concern worldwide. Many vertebrates and invertebrates marine, freshwater, terrestrial ecosystems exhibit microplastic (MP) uptake accumulation. Some studies have indicated fatal impacts of MPs on animals possible transfer through food chains. Thus, it is crucial to study MP pollution its environment-sensitive globally threatened animal groups, such as amphibians, which also play an important role energy between ecosystems. Unfortunately, research this field lacking sources organized information scarce. Hence, we systematically reviewed published literature amphibians fill existing knowledge gap. Our review revealed that most previous focused bioaccumulation whereas, only few highlighted impacts. We found more than 80% studied species exhibited were reported persist different organs for long time get transferred other trophic levels. They can cytotoxic mutagenic effects may Moreover, they increase disease susceptibility amphibians. concludes potential threat urges increasing scope frequency vulnerable group. provide generalized method studying with future perspectives directions. significant extending guiding prospective research.

Language: Английский

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Microplastic accumulation in a lizard species: Observations from the terrestrial environments

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 359, P. 124754 - 124754

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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