Environmental Geochemistry and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(9)
Published: July 29, 2024
Atmospheric
microplastics
are
important
contributors
to
environmental
contamination
in
aquatic
and
terrestrial
systems
pose
potential
ecological
risks.
However,
studies
on
atmospheric
still
limited
urban
regions
of
the
Tibetan
Plateau,
a
sentinel
region
for
climate
change
under
warming
climate.
In
this
study,
occurrence
risk
were
investigated
samples
suspended
collected
Lhasa
city
during
New
Year
February
2023.
The
results
show
that
average
abundance
was
7.15
±
2.46
MPs
m
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 1380 - 1380
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Airborne
microplastics
are
emerging
pollutants
originating
from
disposable
tableware,
packaging
materials,
textiles,
and
other
consumer
goods.
Microplastics
vary
in
shape
size
exposed
to
external
factors
break
down
into
even
smaller
fractions.
abundant
both
urban
natural
environments,
including
water
bodies
glaciers,
as
particles
can
travel
long
distances.
The
potential
toxicity
of
airborne
cannot
be
underestimated.
Microparticles,
especially
those
<
10
µm,
entering
the
human
body
through
inhalation
or
ingestion
have
been
shown
cause
serious
adverse
health
effects,
such
chronic
inflammation,
oxidation
stress,
physical
damage
tissues,
etc.
adsorb
toxic
chemicals
biopolymers,
forming
a
polymer
corona
on
their
surface,
affecting
overall
toxicity.
In
addition,
also
affect
carbon
dynamics
ecosystems
impact
biochemical
cycles.
approaches
improve
sampling
techniques
develop
standardized
methods
assess
still
far
being
perfect.
mechanisms
microplastic
intracellular
tissue
transport
not
clear,
is
understood
well.
Reduced
consumption
followed
by
collection,
reuse,
recycling
contribute
solving
problem.
Combinations
different
filtration
membrane
bioreactors
used
optimize
removal
contaminants
wastewater.
this
review
we
critically
summarize
existing
literature
microplastics,
distribution,
identification,
safety
assessment.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 100418 - 100418
Published: March 3, 2024
Dust
storms,
increasingly
prevalent
due
to
anthropogenic
climate
change,
pose
a
significant
environmental
hazard
by
facilitating
the
long-range
transport
of
contaminants,
including
ubiquitous
microplastics
(MPs).
These
plastic
particles,
originating
from
diverse
sources
such
as
road
dust
and
landfills,
readily
adsorb
other
harmful
substances
during
storm
events,
potentially
amplifying
their
health
impacts.
This
comprehensive
review
critically
examines
multifaceted
exposure
pathways
dust-associated
MPs,
elucidating
crucial
role
vectors
for
pollutant
dispersal.
While
preliminary
studies
on
cell
lines
suggest
potential
carcinogenic
effects,
robust
evidence
linking
MP
cancer
development
in
humans
remains
limited.
Further
research
is
essential
fully
comprehend
long-term
implications
these
contaminants.
Recognizing
analytical
challenges
posed
ubiquity
complex
nature
meticulously
evaluates
current
detection
techniques
various
matrices,
highlighting
both
advancements
limitations.
Fourier-Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR)
emerges
preeminent
tool
its
broad
applicability
operational
ease,
alternative
approaches
like
Laser
Direct
Imaging
(LDIR),
Raman
micro-spectrometry,
niche
thermogravimetric
analyzers
coupled
with
mass
spectrometers
(TGA-MS)
hot
needle
tests
demonstrate
specific
applications.
By
comprehensively
revealing
alarming
rise
MPs
intricate
complexities
detection,
this
aims
stimulate
effective
mitigation
strategies
inform
further
into
consequences.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(9)
Published: July 29, 2024
Atmospheric
microplastics
are
important
contributors
to
environmental
contamination
in
aquatic
and
terrestrial
systems
pose
potential
ecological
risks.
However,
studies
on
atmospheric
still
limited
urban
regions
of
the
Tibetan
Plateau,
a
sentinel
region
for
climate
change
under
warming
climate.
In
this
study,
occurrence
risk
were
investigated
samples
suspended
collected
Lhasa
city
during
New
Year
February
2023.
The
results
show
that
average
abundance
was
7.15
±
2.46
MPs
m
