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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Release of phthalate esters (PAEs) and microplastics (MPs) from face masks and gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 215, P. 114337 - 114337

Published: Sept. 15, 2022

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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Reshaping marine debris management post-COVID-19: Integrating adaptive attributes for enhanced community engagement

Ocean & Coastal Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 253, P. 107149 - 107149

Published: April 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in the Marine Environment

Microplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 143 - 167

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution in the Caspian Sea, the largest enclosed inland water body in the world

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 824, P. 153771 - 153771

Published: Feb. 16, 2022

Language: Английский

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in coastal environment, Southeast Coast of India

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 180, P. 113769 - 113769

Published: May 18, 2022

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-related personal protective equipment (PPE) contamination in the highly urbanized southeast Brazilian coast

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 177, P. 113522 - 113522

Published: March 10, 2022

Language: Английский

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Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) and their potential toxicological outcomes: State of science, knowledge gaps and research needs

NanoImpact, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32, P. 100481 - 100481

Published: Sept. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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Personal protective equipment-derived pollution during Covid-19 era: A critical review of ecotoxicology impacts, intervention strategies, and future challenges

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 887, P. 164164 - 164164

Published: May 15, 2023

Language: Английский

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