Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 100369 - 100369
Published: May 14, 2024
Microplastic
(MP)
contamination
has
become
a
pervasive
global
issue,
affecting
terrestrial
and
aquatic
environments,
its
potential
health
hazards
are
of
widespread
concern.
This
review
examined
the
intricate
relationship
between
animal
exposure
to
MPs
their
effects,
revealing
that
MP
affects
broad
spectrum
species
across
habitats.
Crucially,
interspecies
differences
in
ingestion,
accumulation,
responses
emerge
as
central
themes
arising
from
various
factors,
including
feeding
behavior,
physiology,
ecological
niches.
The
implications
multifarious;
animals
may
suffer
physical
harm,
endure
chemical
adsorbed
contaminants,
provoke
inflammatory
responses,
undergo
behavioral
modifications.
Chronic
raises
concerns
about
long-term
consequences,
ability
adsorb
transport
chemicals
for
bioaccumulation
pollutants
within
food
webs.
ramifications
profound,
impacting
population
dynamics,
ecosystem
processes.
interplay
underscores
need
interdisciplinary
research
unites
fields
such
biology,
ecology,
chemistry,
toxicology.
Recognizing
effects
significant
implications,
particularly
enter
human
chain
through
on
risks.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
269, P. 115807 - 115807
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Plastics
have
revolutionised
human
industries,
thanks
to
their
versatility
and
durability.
However,
extensive
use,
coupled
with
inadequate
waste
disposal,
has
resulted
in
plastic
becoming
ubiquitous
every
environmental
compartment,
posing
potential
risks
the
economy,
health
environment.
Additionally,
under
natural
conditions,
breaks
down
into
microplastics
(MPs<5
mm).
The
increasing
quantity
of
MPs
exerts
a
significant
burden
on
soil
environment,
particularly
agroecosystems,
presenting
new
stressor
for
soil-dwelling
organisms.
In
this
review,
we
delve
effects
MP
pollution
ecosystems,
specific
attention
(a)
transport
soils,
(b)
changes
(c)
interaction
physical,
chemical
biological
components
soil.
We
aim
shed
light
alterations
distribution,
activity,
physiology
growth
flora,
fauna
microorganisms
response
MPs,
offering
an
ecotoxicological
perspective
risk
assessment
plastics.
are
strongly
influenced
by
intrinsic
traits,
including
polymer
type,
shape,
size
abundance.
By
exploring
multifaceted
interactions
between
provide
critical
insights
consequences
contamination.
Despite
growing
body
research,
there
remain
substantial
knowledge
gaps
regarding
long-term
impact
Our
work
underscores
importance
continued
research
efforts
adoption
standardised
approaches
address
ensure
sustainable
future
our
planet.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
912, P. 169058 - 169058
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
The
ability
of
microplastics
(MPs)
to
interact
with
environmental
pollutants
is
currently
great
concern
due
the
increasing
use
plastic.
Agricultural
soils
are
sinks
for
multipollutants
and
safety
biodegradable
MPs
in
field
conditions
questioned.
However,
still
few
studies
have
investigated
interactive
effects
between
metals
on
soil-plant
system
agricultural
soil
testing
crops
human
consumption.
In
this
work,
we
tested
effect
plant
parameters
two
common
MPs,
non-degradable
plastic
low-density
polyethylene
polymer
polylactic
acid
at
different
sizes
(<250
μm
250–300
μm)
association
arsenic
(As).
Lettuce
(Lactuca
sativa
L.)
was
used
as
a
model
small-scale
experiment
lasting
60
days.
Microplastics
As
explained
12
%
47
total
variance,
respectively,
while
their
interaction
21
%,
suggesting
higher
toxic
impact
than
MPs.
Plant
growth
promoted
by
alone,
especially
when
were
added
(+22
%).
did
not
affect
nutrient
concentrations
roots
leaves.
enzyme
activities
variable
depending
time
exposure
(with
larger
immediately
after
exposure),
type
size
On
contrary,
co-application
MP
As,
although
it
change
amount
bioavailable
short
medium
term,
resulted
significant
decrease
lettuce
biomass
(−19
%)
root
concentrations,
applied.
Generally,
determined
plant-soil
toxicity.
This
work
provides
insights
into
risk
copollution
its
phytotoxic
crops.
mechanisms
joint
toxicity
need
further
investigation,
under
long-term
experiments.
Oceans,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 398 - 428
Published: June 21, 2024
Microplastics
are
ubiquitous
in
marine
environments
and
have
been
documented
across
all
ocean
compartments,
especially
surface
waters,
the
world.
Even
though
several
studies
identify
presence
of
microplastics
world’s
five
oceans,
there
remains
an
overt
problem
large
inconsistencies
their
sampling,
extraction,
consequent
quantification.
Despite
complexity
these
methodologies,
researchers
tried
to
explore
microplastic
abundance
waters.
Using
a
systematic
review
approach,
dataset
was
derived
from
73
primary
undertaken
since
year
2010
following
Oslo
Paris
Conventions
(OSPAR)
guidelines
monitor
harmonise
debris.
The
results
showed
differences
distribution
waters
oceans.
overall
concentration
oceans
ranged
between
0.002
62.50
items/m3,
with
mean
2.76
items/m3.
highest
found
Atlantic
(4.98
items/m3),
while
least
observed
Southern
Ocean
(0.04
items/m3).
While
challenging,
this
paper
recommends
harmonisation
separation,
identification
methods
globe
aid
design
appropriate
mitigation
strategies
for
reducing
plastic
pollution.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
275, P. 116249 - 116249
Published: March 23, 2024
The
microplastic
pollution
in
freshwater
system
is
gradually
becoming
more
severe,
which
has
led
to
increasing
attention
on
the
distribution
and
potential
harmful
effects
of
microplastics.
Moreover,
microplastics
may
have
an
impact
river
ecology
pose
risks
ecosystems.
Therefore,
it
important
reveal
this
process.
This
study
aimed
explore
correlations
between
free-living
microorganisms
urban
drinking
water
source
Xiangjiang
River
by
using
multivariate
statistical
analysis.
results
indicated
that
abundance
(size
50
μm
5
mm)
surface
sediments
ranged
from
0.72
18.6
(mean
±
SD:
7.32
2.36)
items
L
iScience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 111879 - 111879
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs),
defined
as
plastic
debris,
smaller
than
<5
mm,
are
viewed
persistent
contaminants
that
significantly
modify
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
biodiversity
by
altering
soil
microbiota,
structure,
functions.
This
paper
summarizes
MPs'
interactions
with
various
pollutants,
including
heavy
metals
pesticides,
also
addressing
socio-economic
impacts,
such
reduced
agricultural
yields
threats
to
regional
fisheries.
The
study
emphasizes
the
need
for
an
on
basis
of
waste
management
model
mitigate
these
effects,
advocating
collaborative
efforts
among
stakeholders.
Also,
interdisciplinary
studies
incorporating
material
sciences,
ecology,
environmental
policy
essential
confront
challenges
MPs
ecological
services.
Additionally,
review
highlights
how
can
serve
vectors
toxins
damage
health
species
survival.
overview
underscores
a
complex
interplay
between
systems,
urgency
harnessing
pollution
protecting
ecosystem
integrity
sustainability.
