Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
196, P. 115553 - 115553
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Predators
in
aquatic
environments
can
be
exposed
to
microplastics
(MPs)
directly
through
water
and
indirectly
prey.
Laboratory
experiments
were
conducted
study
the
potential
of
MP
trophic
transfer
Baltic
Sea
littoral
food
chains
different
lengths.
The
longest
studied
chain
had
three
levels:
zooplankton,
chameleon
shrimp
(Praunus
flexuosus)
rockpool
prawn
(Palaemon
elegans).
10
μm
fluorescence
microspheres
used
as
tracer
particles
ingestion
was
verified
with
epifluorescence
microscopy.
Transfer
MPs
occurred
up
both
second
third
level.
number
ingested
higher
when
animals
pre-exposed
prey
comparison
direct
exposure
water.
results
show
that
may
an
important
pathway
increase
microplastic
for
some
at
levels
highly
polluted
areas.
Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(4), P. 249 - 257
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Microplastics
are
ubiquitous
in
the
global
environment.
As
a
typical
emerging
pollutant,
its
potential
health
hazards
have
been
widely
concerning.
In
this
brief
paper,
we
introduce
source,
identification,
toxicity,
and
hazard
of
microplastics
human.
The
literature
review
shows
that
frequently
detected
environmental
human
samples.
Humans
potentially
exposed
to
through
oral
intake,
inhalation,
skin
contact.
We
summarize
toxic
effects
experimental
models
like
cells,
organoids,
animals.
These
consist
oxidative
stress,
DNA
damage,
organ
dysfunction,
metabolic
disorder,
immune
response,
neurotoxicity,
as
well
reproductive
developmental
toxicity.
addition,
epidemiological
evidence
suggests
variety
chronic
diseases
may
be
related
exposure.
Finally,
put
forward
gaps
toxicity
research
their
future
development
directions.
This
will
helpful
understanding
exposure
risk
microplastics.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(17), P. 6667 - 6667
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Plastics,
due
to
their
varied
properties,
find
use
in
different
sectors
such
as
agriculture,
packaging,
pharmaceuticals,
textiles,
and
construction,
mention
a
few.
Excessive
of
plastics
results
lot
plastic
waste
buildup.
Poorly
managed
(as
shown
by
heaps
on
dumpsites,
free
spaces,
along
roads,
marine
systems)
the
landfills,
are
just
fraction
environment.
A
complete
picture
should
include
micro
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
hydrosphere,
biosphere,
lithosphere,
atmosphere,
current
extreme
weather
conditions
(which
effects
climate
change),
wear
tear,
other
factors
promote
MNP
formation.
MNPs
pose
threat
environment
more
than
pristine
counterparts.
This
review
highlights
entry
occurrence
primary
secondary
soil,
water
air,
together
with
aging.
Furthermore,
uptake
internalization,
plants,
animals,
humans
discussed,
toxicity
effects.
Finally,
future
perspective
conclusion
given.
The
material
utilized
this
work
was
acquired
from
published
articles
internet
using
keywords
waste,
degradation,
microplastic,
aging,
toxicity.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
278, P. 116426 - 116426
Published: May 8, 2024
The
increase
of
micro-
and
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
in
aquatic
environments
has
become
a
significant
concern
due
to
their
potential
toxicological
effects
on
ecosystems,
food
web
dynamics,
human
health.
These
plastic
particles
emerge
from
range
sources,
such
as
the
breakdown
larger
waste,
consumer
products,
industrial
outputs.
This
review
provides
detailed
report
transmission
dangers
MNPs
environmental
behavior,
interactions
within
webs,
emphasizing
toxic
impact
marine
life.
It
explores
relationship
between
particle
size
toxicity,
distribution
different
tissues,
process
trophic
transfer
through
web.
MNPs,
once
consumed,
can
be
found
various
organs,
including
digestive
system,
gills,
liver.
Their
consumption
by
lower
level
organisms
facilitates
progression
up
chain,
potentially
leading
bioaccumulation
biomagnification,
thereby
posing
substantial
risks
health,
reproduction,
behavior
species.
work
also
how
persistence
bioaccumulation,
pose
biodiversity
disrupt
relationships.
addresses
implications
for
particularly
contaminated
seafood,
highlighting
direct
indirect
pathways
which
humans
are
exposed
these
pollutants.
Furthermore,
highlights
recommendations
future
research
directions,
integration
ecological,
toxicological,
health
studies
inform
risk
assessments
develop
mitigation
strategies
address
global
challenge
pollution
environments.
