Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
287, P. 117254 - 117254
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
In
the
soil
environment,
microplastics
(MPs)
commonly
coexist
with
organic
pollutants
such
as
nonylphenol
(NP),
affecting
migration
of
NP
through
adsorption/desorption.
However,
few
studies
have
focused
on
interaction
between
and
MPs
in
soil,
especially
for
different
types
ageing
characteristics.
this
study,
non-polar
polypropylene
(PP)
polar
polyamide
(PA)
were
aged
either
photochemically
(144
h)
or
within
(60
days),
then
used
to
determine
effect
5
%
adsorption
behaviour
(0.1-4.0
mg/L)
soil.
Results
showed
that
both
processes
significantly
promoted
conversion
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Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
368, P. 125700 - 125700
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Plastics
play
a
crucial
role
in
modern
life,
but
improper
use
and
disposal
have
resulted
microplastics
becoming
widespread
the
environment,
raising
significant
concerns
about
both
environment
human
health.
Extensive
research
has
explored
transformation
mechanisms,
bioaccumulation,
ecological
impacts,
health
risks
associated
with
microplastics.
The
present
review
first
analyzes
migration,
transformation,
degradation
pathways
of
on
global
scale,
then
synthesizes
current
knowledge
types,
sources,
migration
soil,
atmosphere,
aquatic
environments,
emphasizing
mechanisms
like
photo-aging
microbial
degradation,
detailing
their
impacts.
Additionally,
this
examines
gaps
identifies
critical
areas
needing
further
study,
such
as
key
control
points
microplastic
processes
underlying
to
populations.
aim
is
provide
comprehensive
reference
for
advancing
pollution
control,
protection
efforts,
risk
assessment
frameworks.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 109257 - 109257
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Micro-and-nano
plastics
(MNPs)
are
pervasive
in
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
represent
an
increasing
threat
to
plant
health;
however,
the
mechanisms
underlying
their
phytotoxicity
remain
inadequately
understood.
MNPs
can
infiltrate
plants
through
roots
or
leaves,
causing
a
range
of
toxic
effects,
including
inhibiting
water
nutrient
uptake,
reducing
seed
germination
rates,
impeding
photosynthesis,
resulting
oxidative
damage
within
system.
The
effects
complex
influenced
by
various
factors
size,
shape,
functional
groups,
concentration.
Recent
advancements
omics
technologies
such
as
proteomics,
metabolomics,
transcriptomics,
microbiomics,
coupled
with
emerging
like
4D
omics,
phenomics,
spatial
single-cell
offer
unprecedented
insight
into
physiological,
molecular,
cellular
responses
exposure.
This
literature
review
synthesizes
current
findings
regarding
MNPs-induced
phytotoxicity,
emphasizing
alterations
gene
expression,
protein
synthesis,
metabolic
pathways,
physiological
disruptions
revealed
analyses.
We
summarize
how
interact
structures,
disrupt
processes,
induce
stress,
ultimately
affecting
growth
productivity.
Furthermore,
we
have
identified
critical
knowledge
gaps
proposed
future
research
directions,
highlighting
necessity
for
integrative
studies
elucidate
pathways
toxicity
plants.
In
conclusion,
this
underscores
potential
approaches
MNPs-phytotoxicity
develop
strategies
mitigating
environmental
impact
on
health.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
377, P. 124556 - 124556
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
been
continuously
accumulating
in
soil,
posing
significant
environmental
concerns
due
to
their
potential
toxicity
and
role
as
pollutant
vectors.
Effective
monitoring
of
MPs
soils
requires
appropriate
methods
for
extraction,
identification
quantification.
This
comparative
review
systematically
examined
various
used
MP
analysis
from
solid
matrix
environments,
highlighting
the
advantages
disadvantages
each
technique.
Soils
are
heterogeneous
complex
matrices,
which
can
interact
differently
with
MPs,
rendering
separation
a
challenge.
Key
challenges
include
interactions
between
soil
organic
matter
detection
limitations
smaller
size
interfere
accurate
extraction.
Specialized
techniques
devices
required
precise
Digestion
be
effective
removing
matter,
although
harsh
digestion
degrade
MPs.
To
improve
liability
analysis,
it
is
critical
minimize
steps
that
may
reduce
accuracy
such
filtration,
inappropriate
sample
size.
Conversely,
adjusting
or
combining
enhance
precision
analysis.
offers
forward-looking
perspective
by
advocating
extraction
approaches,
thus
providing
more
accurate,
reproducible
holistic
framework
soils.
These
insights
anticipated
guide
future
research
promote
standardized
protocols
efforts.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2114 - 2114
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
pollution
has
become
a
global
problem,
potentially
affecting
soil
carbon
cycling
and
structure
stability
in
agricultural
systems.
However,
the
effects
of
MPs
on
organic
fractions/transformation
aggregate
remain
unknown.
Thus,
combination
one-year
pot
short-term
mineralized
incubation
experiments
that
involved
reference
(CK,
with
no
MPs),
different
concentrations
(0.1,
1,
2
w/w
%
polyethylene
(PE)),
types
(0.1
PE,
polypropylene
(PP),
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC))
were
carried
out
to
investigate
mineralization
after
one
year
adding
MPs.
The
results
showed
size
distribution
partial
aggregates
varied
significantly
as
affected
by
MP
concentration
type
(p
˂
0.05).
Compared
0.1%
significant
increases
MWD
(mean
weight
diameter)
GMD
(geometric
mean
2%
PE
27.22%
32.73%,
respectively,
detected.
In
addition,
high
(>1%)
decreased
dissolved
(DOC)
0.05),
whereas
they
increased
stable
fractions
including
particulate
(POC)
mineral-bound
(MOC)
0.01).
Meanwhile,
compared
CK,
both
doses
rate
(SOCMR)
cumulative
amount
(CM)
0.001).
Moreover,
total
PLFA
(phospholipid
fatty
acid)
261.9–438.8%
0.01),
pH
dominant
factors
SOCMR
influencing
pH,
TN,
macroaggregate
(R>0.25)
content
microbial
community
composition.
This
study
provided
evidence
feedback
C
dynamic
cultivated
South
China.
