Plant-based
biochar
was
demonstrated
promising
capability
in
adsorbing
microplastic
particles
(MPs)
within
soil
porous
mediums.
However,
biochar's
function
mitigating
MPs'
vertical
penetration
during
wetting-drying
cycles,
typical
of
seasonal
precipitation
and
evaporation,
remains
uncertain.
Furthermore,
few
studies
have
investigated
the
structures
how
combines
with
soil.
This
study
conducted
column
tests
to
assess
MPs
retention
capabilities
soil-biochar
media
under
saturated
conditions.
The
water
hydrophilic
properties
were
elucidate
impact
cycles.
Additionally,
different
biochar-soil
compared
optimise
structural
design.
Without
biochar,
cycles
resulted
8.74%
more
escaping
from
samples.
incorporating
15%
led
only
around
2%
effluent.
Biochar
significantly
enhanced
soil's
MP
absorption
capacity
mitigated
negative
effects
Biochar's
alveolate
morphology
provides
ample
adsorption
sites
creates
complex
flow
paths.
groups
capillarity
by
micropores
facilitated
slower
release
drying,
preventing
crack
propagation
flush
on
particles.
effect
pronounced
higher
content
lower
porosity.
Moreover,
layer
structure
found
improve
removal,
benefiting
long-term
performance
management
functional
layer.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 2807 - 2807
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
polymeric
materials
has
resulted
in
significant
environmental
pollution,
prompting
the
need
for
a
deeper
understanding
their
degradation
processes
and
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
environment
impact
on
health
experimental
animals.
It
identifies
common
polymers,
delineates
pathways,
describes
resulting
products
under
different
conditions.
covers
physical,
chemical,
biological
mechanisms,
highlighting
complex
interplay
factors
influencing
these
processes.
Furthermore,
it
examines
implications
products,
using
animals
as
proxies
assessing
potential
risks
to
human
health.
By
synthesizing
current
research,
focuses
studies
related
small
organisms
(primarily
rodents
invertebrates,
supplemented
by
fish
mollusks)
explore
effects
polymer
living
underscores
urgency
developing
implementing
effective
waste
management
strategies.
These
strategies
are
crucial
mitigating
adverse
impacts
degradation,
thus
promoting
more
sustainable
interaction
between
activities
natural
environment.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
935, P. 173194 - 173194
Published: May 12, 2024
Plant-based
biochar
was
demonstrated
promising
capability
in
adsorbing
microplastic
particles
(MPs)
within
soil
porous
mediums.
However,
biochar's
function
mitigating
MPs'
vertical
penetration
during
wetting-drying
cycles,
typical
of
seasonal
precipitation
and
evaporation,
remains
uncertain.
Furthermore,
few
studies
have
investigated
the
structures
how
combines
with
soil.
This
study
conducted
column
tests
to
assess
MPs
retention
capabilities
soil-biochar
media
under
saturated
conditions.
The
water
hydrophilic
properties
were
elucidate
impact
cycles.
Additionally,
different
biochar-soil
compared
optimise
structural
design.
Without
biochar,
cycles
resulted
8.74
%
more
escaping
from
samples.
incorporating
15
led
only
around
2
effluent.
Biochar
significantly
enhanced
soil's
MP
absorption
capacity
mitigated
negative
effects
Biochar's
alveolate
morphology
provides
ample
adsorption
sites
creates
complex
flow
paths.
groups
capillarity
by
micropores
facilitated
slower
release
drying,
preventing
crack
propagation
flush
on
particles.
effect
pronounced
higher
content
lower
porosity.
Moreover,
layer
structure
found
improve
removal,
benefiting
long-term
performance
management
functional
layer.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 1401 - 1401
Published: July 4, 2024
Microplastics,
primarily
derived
from
plastic
waste,
are
pervasive
environmental
pollutants
found
across
aquatic
and
terrestrial
ecosystems.
This
review
investigates
microplastics’
presence,
distribution,
impacts
in
marine
ecosystems,
with
a
particular
focus
on
fish
species.
Research
indicates
that
microplastics
present
various
anatomical
parts
of
fish,
including
the
gastrointestinal
tracts
gills,
significant
implications
for
biodiversity
human
health
through
seafood
consumption.
The
also
highlights
sources
microplastics,
such
as
synthetic
textiles,
packaging,
personal
care
products,
explores
pathways
which
these
particles
enter
environments.
Advanced
detection
techniques
have
identified
tissues,
underscoring
urgency
addressing
this
threat.
Comprehensive
strategies
essential
to
mitigate
microplastic
pollution
protect
both
life
health.
