Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 501 - 506
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
global
commercialization
and
consumption
of
allopathic
medicines
have
increased
significantly.
These
pharmaceuticals,
when
ingested
by
organisms,
generate
by-products
that,
upon
excretion,
may
interact
with
the
environment,
leading
to
numerous
consequences
that
can
alter
flora
fauna
at
various
levels.
This
study
aims
consolidate
findings
from
past
decade,
highlighting
potential
effects
pharmaceuticals
their
on
biosystems
discharged
into
water
systems
without
proper
treatment,
particularly
within
Brazilian
context.
A
review
articles
last
10
years
was
conducted
identify
regions
in
Brazil
affected
pharmaceutical
contamination.
focused
environmental
impact
threats
aquatic
biodiversity
public
health.
Many
shown
adverse
even
low
concentrations
(µgL−1
or
ngL−1).
However,
a
wide
range
drugs
whose
impacts
are
not
yet
fully
understood.
In
Brazil,
where
freshwater
availability
is
abundant,
contamination
poses
growing
threat
underscores
importance
implementing
effective
mitigation
policies
actions
address
this
problem.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. e32881 - e32881
Published: June 1, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
emerging
contaminants
that
have
harmful
effects
on
ecosystems.
Microalgae
important
primary
producers
in
aquatic
environments,
providing
nutrients
for
various
organisms.
These
microorganisms
may
be
affected
by
MPs.
Therefore,
it
is
to
investigate
the
toxicity
aspects
of
different
MPs
Chlorella
species.
It
can
seen
BG-11
culture
medium
was
most
commonly
used
40
%
studies
growth
sp.
grows
optimally
at
a
temperature
25
°C
and
pH
7.
Most
show
grow
range
3000–6000
lux.
Moreover,
techniques
been
analyze
morphological
properties
studies.
included
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
transmission
(TEM),
which
were
65
%,
35
27
studies,
respectively.
53
research
has
focused
toxic
PS
Findings
41
investigated
concentrations
10–100
mg/L,
followed
32
100–1000
mg/L.
The
found
spherical
shape
45
cases.
enzymes
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
Malondialdehyde
(MDA),
accounting
48
each.
Additionally,
exposure
increased
activity
such
as
SOD
MDA.
In
general,
concluded
had
relatively
high
negative
effect
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 117 - 131
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
escalating
production
and
ubiquitous
presence
of
plastics
their
degradation
products,
such
as
microplastics
nanoplastics,
pose
a
significant
environmental
threat.
Microplastics
enter
the
soil
through
various
pathways,
including
agricultural
practices,
plastic
degradation,
wastewater
disposal.
Herein,
we
discussed
harmful
effects
on
physicochemical
properties
soil,
plant
growth,
terrestrial
fauna,
microbial
activity,
potentially
affecting
stability
nutrient
cycle
ecosystem.
This
review
delves
into
recent
advances
in
potential
microplastic
bioremediation
approaches,
phytoremediation
strategies
utilized
by
plants
associated
microbes
to
accumulate,
immobilize,
even
degrade
microplastics.
Rhizosphere
microorganisms
play
crucial
role
microplastics,
utilizing
them
carbon
source.
Soil
animals
like
earthworms,
snails,
mealworms
can
also
contribute
significantly
ingesting
degrading
gut
microbiota.
Various
microorganisms,
bacteria
fungi,
different
with
help
enzymes
laccase,
esterase,
peroxidase,
oxidoreductase,
hydrolases
depolymerise
larger
polymer
chains
smaller
units
that
ultimately
mineralize
CO2,
H2O,
CH4.
Genetic
engineering
synthetic
biology
are
used
create
strains
enhanced
mineralization
capabilities.
It
holds
promise
for
efficient
but
requires
further
research
real-world
application
scalable
implementation.
Overall,
this
comprehensively
highlights
approaches
future
recommendations
tackling
pollution.
Further
development
enhancing
biodegradation
efficiency
scaling
up
strategy
protection.
