Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(4), P. 389 - 410
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
The
present
review
critically
examines
the
advancements
in
past
5
years
regarding
research
on
bioavailability
and
toxicity
of
nanoplastics
(NPLs)
to
freshwater
plankton.
We
discuss
recent
progress
understanding
adsorption,
absorption,
trophic
transfer,
biological
effects
phyto-
zooplankton
induced
by
NPLs
exposure.
influence
plankton
NPLs’
via
excretion
biomolecules
formation
eco-corona
is
also
examined.
Despite
important
developments,
there
are
still
considerable
knowledge
gaps
with
respect
transfer
as
well
a
potential
adverse
effect
natural
aquatic
systems.
As
play
critical
role
primary
production,
nutrient
cycling,
food
web
structure,
interactions
between
essential
assessing
implications
pollution
for
ecosystem
biodiversity
services.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1050 - 1050
Published: May 23, 2024
Chlorella
vulgaris
is
of
great
importance
in
numerous
exploratory
or
industrial
applications
(e.g.,
medicals,
food,
and
feed
additives).
Rapid
quantification
algal
biomass
crucial
photobioreactors
for
the
optimization
nutrient
management
estimation
production.
The
main
goal
this
study
to
provide
a
simple,
rapid,
not-resource-intensive
method
determining
density
C.
according
measured
parameters
using
UV–Vis
spectrophotometry.
Comparative
assessment
measurements
were
conducted
with
seven
different
methods
filtration,
evaporation,
chlorophyll
extraction,
detection
optical
fluorescence)
determine
biomass.
By
analyzing
entire
spectra
diluted
algae
samples,
optimal
wavelengths
determined
through
stepwise
series
linear
regression
analyses
by
novel
correlation
scanning
method,
facilitating
accurate
parameter
estimation.
Nonlinear
formulas
spectrometry-based
processes
derived
each
parameter.
As
result,
general
formula
concentration
was
developed,
recommendations
suitable
measuring
devices
based
on
levels.
New
values
magnesium
content
average
single-cell
weight
established,
addition
development
semiautomated
cell
counting
improving
efficiency
accuracy
cultivation
biotechnology
applications.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
The
aquaculture
industry
is
growing
rapidly
and
plays
a
huge
role
in
bridging
the
global
demand
gap
for
fish
other
aquatic
foods.
It
vital
contributor
of
valuable
nutrients
economic
benefits.
Aquaculture
fisheries
provide
means
livelihood
to
an
estimated
58.5
million
people
globally,
according
United
Nations
Food
Agriculture
Organisation.
However,
sector
impacted
by
ubiquity
microplastics
toxic
chemicals.
Although
many
studies
have
reported
plastic
pollution
environment,
less
attention
has
been
paid
coexistence
chemicals
with
particles
climate
change
food
contamination.
This
review
evaluates
occurrence
organisms,
feeds,
water,
sediment
ecosystem
detection
hazardous
effects
chemical
contaminants.
We
also
highlight
novel
insights
into
contamination
organisms
ecosystems.
report
that
extent
aquaculture's
contribution
yet
be
adequately
quantified
requires
further
investigation
appropriate
risk
assessment
prevention
safety
crisis.
Possible
mitigation
strategies
highlighted
problems
were
suggested,
some
identified
gaps
future
research
indicated.
Overall,
this
work
one
first
efforts
assess
influence
on
contamination,
emphasising
its
health.
