Microplastics in mangroves and coral reef ecosystems: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. 397 - 416

Published: Oct. 7, 2021

Language: Английский

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coastline of Agadir, Morocco

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 798, P. 149282 - 149282

Published: July 27, 2021

Language: Английский

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A critical synthesis of current peer-reviewed literature on the environmental and human health impacts of COVID-19 PPE litter: New findings and next steps

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 422, P. 126945 - 126945

Published: Aug. 18, 2021

Language: Английский

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Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 176, P. 113474 - 113474

Published: Feb. 24, 2022

Language: Английский

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Face masks related to COVID-19 in the beaches of the Moroccan Mediterranean: An emerging source of plastic pollution

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 174, P. 113181 - 113181

Published: Nov. 26, 2021

Language: Английский

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Environmental risks of polymer materials from disposable face masks linked to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 815, P. 152980 - 152980

Published: Jan. 8, 2022

Language: Английский

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Recent analytical techniques, and potential eco-toxicological impacts of textile fibrous microplastics (FMPs) and associated contaminates: A review

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 326, P. 138495 - 138495

Published: March 22, 2023

Language: Английский

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Global face mask pollution: threats to the environment and wildlife, and potential solutions

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 887, P. 164055 - 164055

Published: May 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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The face mask: A tale from protection to pollution and demanding sustainable solution

Emerging contaminants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 100298 - 100298

Published: Dec. 8, 2023

The usage of face masks in various sectors healthcare facilities dates back to years ago. However, the utilization facial coverings experienced a rapid surge as result escalating rate COVID-19 infections witnessed across entire globe. This culminated an unparalleled inundation disposed within surrounding ecosystem. transforms mask from potent protectant into massive emerging solid plastic waste pollutant with long-term adverse effects on environment and human health. worldwide scale escalated immensely significant 129 billion per month at onset pandemic. Nanomaterial-based technologies have been integrated manufacturing chains increase performance provide antiviral characteristics. Nanotechnology encompasses multidisciplinary aspects including artificial intelligence, chemistry, biology, material science, physical medicine. Abridgment this review aims make discarded sustainable solution many environmental pollution. In addition, it culminates collaborative well-conducted trials, done for generating greener solutions intention that environment-friendly manner. Given preceding, purpose is discuss evolution sentinel pathogens pollutants over time, well comprehend effect biosphere, health, food chain, by developing scientifically validated strategies treat future.

Language: Английский

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Current knowledge on the presence, biodegradation, and toxicity of discarded face masks in the environment

Journal of environmental chemical engineering, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 109308 - 109308

Published: Jan. 11, 2023

During the first year of COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks became mandatory, with a great preference for disposable ones. However, benefits face masks health safety are counteracted by environmental burden related to their improper disposal. An unprecedented influx entering environment has been reported in last two years along implications natural environments terms biodegradability, released contaminants and ecotoxicological effects. This critical review addresses several aspects current literature regarding (bio)degradation (eco)toxicity contaminants, identifying uncertainties research needs that should be addressed future studies. While it is indisputable mask contamination contributes already alarming plastic pollution, we still far from determining its real contribution issue. The paucity studies on biodegradation ecotoxicity uncontrolled variables involved during experimental procedures, compromising eventual comparison conventional debris. Studies abundance composition mask-released (microplastics/fibres/ chemical compounds) under pre- post-pandemic conditions should, therefore, encouraged, tests considering environmentally relevant settings. To achieve this, methodological strategies developed overcome technical difficulties quantify characterise smallest MPs fibres, adsorbents, leachates increase relevancy conditions.

Language: Английский

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