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.
Journal of Industrial Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(6), P. 1582 - 1597
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Abstract
As
the
European
Union
transitions
to
circular
use
of
plastics,
robust
life
cycle
assessments
are
crucial
in
understanding
and
preparing
for
this
new
economy.
Additives
essential
production
all
plastics
but
were
reported
as
missing
from
(LCAs)
plastic
materials
a
decade
ago.
This
study
expands
upon
previous
research
by
investigating
if
additive
impacts
now
included
LCAs
recycled
or
they
still
absent.
In
part
I,
we
conduct
systematic
literature
review
93
on
including
mechanical
recycling
pathways,
distinguish
considered
(i)
in‐text
discussions
(ii)
inventories
(LCIs)
each
study.
We
then
compare
types
inclusion
within
corpus
ascertain
whether
author
knowledge
data
availability
dictates
LCAs.
find
that
disclosure
detailed
specific
across
due
poor
transparency
LCI
overly
generic
disclosures
additives.
The
lack
transparent
indicates
materials,
leading
incomplete
analyses
their
impacts.
Until
addressed,
such
gap
may
lead
inaccurate
material
II,
assess
quality
explore
how
database
have
contributed
omissions
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 1380 - 1380
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
The
issue
of
environmental
nanoplastic
(NPl)
particle
and
microplastic
(MPl)
pollution
is
becoming
increasingly
severe,
significantly
impacting
ecosystems
biological
health.
Research
shows
that
NPl/MPl
can
penetrate
the
placental
barrier
enter
fetus,
leading
to
transgenerational
effects.
This
review
integrates
existing
literature
on
effects
prenatal
exposure
mammalian
offspring,
focusing
particularly
its
negative
impacts
central
nervous
system,
liver,
intestinal
health,
reproductive
function,
skeletal
muscles.
vast
majority
previous
studies
in
mammals
have
used
polystyrene
material.
Future
research
should
explore
other
materials
offspring
better
reflect
realities
human
environment.
It
also
essential
investigate
potential
harm
underlying
mechanisms
associated
with
greater
depth.
will
aid
developing
appropriate
prevention
treatment
strategies
future.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12166 - 12166
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
The
widespread
use
of
plastics
has
increased
environmental
pollution
by
micro-
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs),
especially
polystyrene
(PS-MNPs).
These
particles
are
persistent,
bioaccumulative,
linked
to
endocrine-disrupting
toxicity,
posing
risks
reproductive
health.
This
review
examines
the
effects
PS-MNPs
on
mammalian
systems,
focusing
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
hormonal
imbalances.
A
comprehensive
search
in
Web
Science
Core
Collection,
following
PRISMA
2020
guidelines,
identified
studies
impact
fertility,
including
oogenesis,
spermatogenesis,
folliculogenesis.
An
analysis
194
publications
revealed
significant
harm,
such
as
reduced
ovarian
size,
depleted
follicular
reserves,
apoptosis
somatic
cells,
disrupted
estrous
cycles
females,
along
with
impaired
sperm
quality
imbalances
males.
were
endocrine
disruption,
leading
cellular
molecular
damage.
Further
research
is
urgently
needed
understand
toxicity
mechanisms,
develop
interventions,
assess
long-term
health
impacts
across
generations,
highlighting
need
address
these
challenges
given
growing
exposure.
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.
