Frontiers in Earth Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
The
ubiquitous
occurrence
of
microplastics
and
nanoplastics
in
aquatic
environments
is
major
concern
as
these
priority
pollutants
are
readily
ingested
by
a
wide
variety
organisms.
Although
quantitative
data
on
the
interaction
even
more
so
freshwater
their
with
food
web
still
limited,
studies
have
nevertheless
demonstrated
that
micro-
or
nanosized
plastic
particles
can
be
various
members
zooplankton
functioning
primary
consumers.
Bacterivorous
ciliates
crucial
microzooplankton.
These
fascinating
microorganisms
critical
components
microbial
loops
essential
links
between
different
trophic
levels
within
web.
Ingestion
microscopic
affects
ciliate
cell
cellular
molecular
level.
Physical
chemical
characteristics
such
size,
density,
surface
properties
influence
stability,
distribution,
retention,
transportation,
bioavailability
microplastic
for
ingestion
ciliates.
In
turn,
environmental
fate
affect
ecotoxicity
via
modifications,
forming
so-called
eco-corona.
consequences
potential
bioaccumulation
through
possible
interference
emerging
controlling
bacterial
possibly
viral
abundance
environments.
Due
to
limited
available,
elucidating
bacterivorous
ciliate-micro-/nanoplastics
research
topic
if
we
want
holistically
assess
pollutants.
Soil & Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 100002 - 100002
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
Micro/nanoplastics
(MPs/NPs)
are
a
growing
threat
to
environmental
health
as
these
particles
dispersed
remote
locations.
However,
the
migration
process
of
NPs
differs
from
MPs
due
their
differences
in
sizes
and
physicochemical
properties,
thereby
inducing
different
behaviours
fates.
While
provide
surfaces
host
microorganisms
form
plastisphere,
smaller
than
microorganisms,
which
often
encapsulated
by
protein
or
organic
matter
unique
eco-corona.
Both
plastisphere
eco-corona
alter
physiochemical
property
MPs/NPs,
changing
toxicity.
To
fully
understand
toxicity
MPs/NPs
after
forming
eco-corona,
this
review
aims
evaluate
roles
toxicities
environment.
Specifically,
discusses
formation
on
NPs,
summarizes
biochemical
mechanisms
assesses
potential
threats
humans.
Finally,
perspectives
provided
better
manage
plastic
pollution
protect
environment
human
health.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(18), P. 7263 - 7272
Published: April 27, 2023
Multiple
analytical
techniques
to
measure
microplastics
(MPs)
in
complex
environmental
matrices
are
currently
under
development,
and
which
is
most
suited
often
depends
on
the
aim(s)
of
research
question
experimental
design.
Here,
we
further
broaden
suite
possible
can
directly
detect
MPs
suspension
while
differentiating
carbon
contained
from
other
natural
particles
dissolved
organic
(DOC).
Single
particle
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(sp-ICP-MS)
well
measuring
at
trace
concentrations,
use
ICP
time-of-flight-MS
(ICP-TOFMS)
allows
one
simultaneously
monitor
entire
elemental
spectrum
assess
full
composition
individual
through
developing
fingerprints.
Because
not
detected
a
standard
operation
mode
with
icp
TOF,
dedicated
optimization
was
necessary.
Subsequently,
feasibility
monitoring
12C
pulses
for
detection
more
waters,
two
proof-of-principle
studies
were
performed
waters
environmentally
relevant
DOC
backgrounds
(≤20
mg/L)
presence
containing
particles,
here,
algae.
Elevated
concentrations
did
impact
enumeration
suspension,
MPs,
single
algae,
aggregates
algae
clearly
distinguished.
The
simultaneous
identification
different
analytes
interest
multiplexed
sp-ICP-TOFMS
experiments
utilizing
fingerprinting
step
forward
quantifying
aqueous
samples.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 2163 - 2163
Published: March 5, 2024
The
increasing
number
of
plastic
particles
in
the
environment
gives
rise
to
a
unique
ecological
niche
called
plastisphere,
which
is
characterized
by
dynamic
assemblage
microorganisms
comprising
autotrophs,
heterotrophs,
predators,
and
pathogens.
This
paper
reviews
formation,
characteristics,
factors
influencing
terrestrial
aquatic
plastisphere.
plastisphere
forms
when
hitchhiking
microorganisms,
often
bacteria,
adhere
surfaces
alter
surface
properties
for
subsequent
colonization
increasingly
tightly
clinging
microorganisms.
not
as
mobile
defined
characteristics
soil
anchoring
it.
on
are
dominant
surroundings,
particularly
those
phyla
Proteobacteria,
Actinobacteria,
Bacteroidota,
Firmicutes,
Chloroflexi,
Acidobacteria,
Cyanobacteria,
Ascomycota,
Basidiomycota,
Chytridiomycota,
Ciliophora,
Ochrophyta,
Chlorophyta.
However,
compositions
microbial
species
different
vary
widely
they
change
with
time,
properties,
biotic
abiotic
environmental
factors.
Temporal
changes
due
succession.
Plastic
type,
size,
color,
degree
aging,
chemical
leaching,
also
affect
composition
Biotic
ambient
interspecies
interactions,
together
ones,
including
pH,
temperature,
nutrient
availability,
salinity,
light,
significantly
shape
review
provides
insight
into
biodiversity
its
roles
spreading
pathogens
degrading
plastics.
Journal of Applied Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(11), P. 1657 - 1678
Published: March 17, 2024
Abstract
Plastic
waste
comprises
polymers
of
different
chemicals
that
disintegrate
into
nanoplastic
particles
(NPLs)
1–100‐nm
size,
thereby
littering
the
environment
and
posing
a
threat
to
wildlife
human
health.
Research
on
NPL
contamination
has
up
now
focused
ecotoxicology
effects
pollution
rather
than
health
risks.
This
review
aimed
speculate
about
possible
properties
carcinogenic
neurotoxic
as
pollutants.
Given
their
low‐dimensional
size
high
surface
ratio,
NPLs
can
easily
penetrate
biological
membranes
cause
functional
structural
damage
in
cells.
Once
inside
cell,
interrupt
autophagy
flux
cellular
debris,
alter
proteostasis,
provoke
mitochondrial
dysfunctions,
induce
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress.
Harmful
metabolic
processes
induced
by
include
oxidative
stress
(OS),
ROS
generation,
pro‐inflammatory
reactions.
Depending
cell
cycle
status,
may
direct
DNA
damage,
tumorigenesis,
lately
carcinogenesis
tissues
with
self‐renewal
capabilities
like
epithelia.
In
cells
able
live
longest
neurons,
could
trigger
neurodegeneration
promoting
toxic
proteinaceous
aggregates,
OS,
chronic
inflammation.
genotoxicity
neurotoxicity
are
discussed
based
gathered
evidence,
when
available,
within
context
intracellular
uptake
these
newcomer
nanoparticles.
summary,
this
explains
how
risk
evaluation
for
benefit
from
accurately
monitoring
toxicokinetics
toxicodynamics
at
resolution
level.
Water Environment Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
97(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
The
widespread
presence
of
plastic
debris
in
marine
ecosystems
was
first
highlighted
as
a
serious
concern
the
United
Nations
Convention
on
Law
Sea
(UNCLOS)
and
1972
London
Convention.
This
realization
identified
pollution
one
major
global
environmental
issues.
Majorities
are
neither
recycled
nor
incinerated,
result,
it
eventually
makes
its
way
into
lakes,
rivers,
oceans.
Analysis
water
sediment
worldwide
indicates
that
microplastics
nanoplastic
ubiquitous
soils,
freshwater,
ecosystems.
Microplastic
nanoplastics
distributed
throughout
environments
via
processes
such
biofouling
chemical
leaching,
contaminating
both
pelagic
benthic
species.
Despite
growing
recognition
hazards
posed
by
nanoplastics,
regulatory
efforts
remain
hampered
limited
understanding
their
broader
ecological
impacts,
particularly
how
diverse
factors
translate
population
declines
ecosystem
disruptions.
review
examines
pathways
microplastic
pollution,
interactions
with
other
stressors
climate
change
effects
food
webs.
highlights
urgent
need
for
further
research
behavior
fate
which
degradation
product
microplastics,
owing
to
nano
size
they
pose
additional
risks,
unique
properties,
potential
impacts.
Studies
have
demonstrated
smaller
more
toxic
than
larger
microplastics.
Additionally,
serve
vectors
contaminants
heavy
metals,
exacerbating
toxicity.
They
also
translocate
through
chains,
posing
health
risks.
While
evidence
impact
continues
grow,
chronic
toxicity
remains
poorly
understood,
emphasizing
research,
at
cellular
level,
fully
understand
human
health.
concludes
call
standardized
measurement
methods,
effective
mitigation
strategies,
enhanced
international
cooperation
combat
this
escalating
threat.
Future
should
prioritize
complex
between
pollutants,
ecosystems,
ultimate
goal
developing
holistic
approaches
manage
mitigate
pollution.
PRACTITIONER
POINTS:
Microplastic/nanoplastic
webs,
affecting
species
Nanoplastics
Nanoplastic
aggregation
influences
distribution
interactions.
focus
behavior,
transport,
