Microplastics in the environment: An urgent need for coordinated waste management policies and strategies

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 344, P. 118713 - 118713

Published: Aug. 9, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in the Marine Environment

Microplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 143 - 167

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in soils: A comprehensive review

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 960, P. 178298 - 178298

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Ensuring representative sample volume predictions in microplastic monitoring

Microplastics and Nanoplastics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastics enhance the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in mariculture sediments by enriching host bacteria and promoting horizontal gene transfer

Eco-Environment & Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100136 - 100136

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Microplastics (MPs) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) pose significant challenges to the One Health framework due their intricate multifaceted ecological environmental impacts. However, understanding of how MP properties influence ARG prevalence in mariculture sediments remains limited. Herein, polystyrene (PS) polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MPs with different sizes (20-120 μm 0.5-2.0 mm) were selected evaluate impacts underlying mechanisms driving ARGs dissemination. The results showed that PS PVC increased relative abundance by 1.41-2.50-fold 2.01-2.84-fold, respectively, compared control, particularly high-risk genes. polymer type effect was identified as more influential than size sediment resistome evolution. shifted microbial community assembly from stochastic deterministic processes, thus enriching host pathogens. Furthermore, highly hydrophobic not only recruited bacteria colonization but also facilitated exchange within plastisphere. exogenous additives released (e.g., heavy metals, bisphenol A, tridecyl ester) particles synergistically promoted conjugative transfer inducing oxidative stress enhancing cell membrane permeability. These findings revealed characteristics spread marine benthic ecosystems, underscoring importance mitigating pollution maintain ecosystem health, prevent zoonotic diseases, balance global health.

Language: Английский

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The pollution of microplastics in sediments of the Yangtze River Basin: Occurrence, distribution characteristics, and basin-scale multilevel ecological risk assessment

Water Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 243, P. 120322 - 120322

Published: July 7, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in coastal and oceanic surface waters and their role as carriers of pollutants of emerging concern in marine organisms

Marine Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 188, P. 106021 - 106021

Published: May 8, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastic pollution and ecological risk assessment of Yueqing Bay affected by intensive human activities

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 461, P. 132603 - 132603

Published: Sept. 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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Quantification and characterization of microplastics in coastal environments: Insights from laser direct infrared imaging

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 912, P. 168835 - 168835

Published: Nov. 27, 2023

The study identified and quantified nine plastic polymers frequently detected in the environment by collecting sediment seawater samples from coastal areas Auckland, New Zealand. Polymer types, size distributions, number of microplastics (MPs) were analyzed using a laser direct infrared (LDIR) imaging technique. Compared to conventional spectroscopic or microscopic methods, LDIR enabled capturing quantifying MPs much lower ranges (20–5000 μm). results demonstrated widespread occurrence Auckland environment, with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) being most polymer. MP contamination levels ranged 13 83 particles per liter water 1200 3400 particles/kg dry sand beach sediments. Six additional locations investigated assess contribution stormwater drains environment. total count extracted sediments near reached maximum 18,000 sand, representing an order magnitude increase compared found at same location. In contrast prevalence PET polyamide observed waters, polyurethane emerged as predominant vicinity drain sediments, implying that variation could potentially stem distinct sources plastics. This significant disparity quality quantity underscored potential link between urban runoff pollution marine ecosystems. A sample preparation method 100 g was developed used compare detection samples. commonly 5 showed higher extraction efficiency better abundant MPs, but new previously missed, less

Language: Английский

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Biodegradation of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) microplastics by floc-forming bacteria, Bacillus cereus strain SHBF2, isolated from a commercial aquafarm

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(22), P. 32225 - 32245

Published: April 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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