Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
plastic
particles
<5
mm
in
size,
that
end
up
ultimately
marine
and
freshwater
ecosystems,
adversely
affecting
various
ecological
functions.
With
the
multifaceted
roles
of
fungi
their
diverse
modes
interaction
such
as
saprobic,
epibiotic,
endobiotic,
parasitic,
symbiotic
or
being
a
nutritionally
enriched
food
source
aquatic
effect
MPs
on
fungi–plankton
interactions
is
still
less
explored.
Properties
(i)
size
range
similar
to
those
microeukaryotes,
(ii)
substrate
for
unique
microbiota,
(iii)
ability
be
transported
from
faraway
waterbodies,
(iv)
sorption
pollutants,
have
adverse
effects
guilds
organization.
also
tend
alter
nutrient
cycling
inhibit
efficient
energy
transfer
through
microbial
mycoloop
an
ecosystem.
This
paper
comprehensively
reviews
at
population
community
level
complex
(fungi–phytoplankton–zooplankton)
with
emphasis
role
Examination
existing
literature
revealed
can
interfere
ecosystem
functioning
by
acting
synergy
fungi,
while
antagonistically
vice-versa.
Herein,
we
explore
current
understanding
major
components
web,
elaborating
MPs-mediated
changes
functioning,
identifying
research
gaps,
highlighting
need
future
research.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
275, P. 116249 - 116249
Published: March 23, 2024
The
microplastic
pollution
in
freshwater
system
is
gradually
becoming
more
severe,
which
has
led
to
increasing
attention
on
the
distribution
and
potential
harmful
effects
of
microplastics.
Moreover,
microplastics
may
have
an
impact
river
ecology
pose
risks
ecosystems.
Therefore,
it
important
reveal
this
process.
This
study
aimed
explore
correlations
between
free-living
microorganisms
urban
drinking
water
source
Xiangjiang
River
by
using
multivariate
statistical
analysis.
results
indicated
that
abundance
(size
50
μm
5
mm)
surface
sediments
ranged
from
0.72
18.6
(mean
±
SD:
7.32
2.36)
items
L
Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53, P. 101798 - 101798
Published: May 3, 2024
Indian
inland
aquatic
ecosystems.
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
been
identified
as
emerging
contaminants,
potentially
impacting
public
and
ecosystem
health.
This
comprehensive
review
discusses
the
current
state
of
knowledge
on
MP
contamination
mechanistic
process
understanding
in
It
highlights
gaps
regarding
data
methodological
differences
sampling
sample
processing
that
can
lead
to
contrasting
results.
Most
studies
reviewed
here
provided
evidence
water,
sediment
certain
indicator
species
ecosystems
at
specific
locations
times.
Significant
seasonal
variations
concentrations
for
pre-,
during
post-monsoon
periods.
We
found
only
a
few
considered
inherent
spatio-temporal
variability
concentrations,
intricate
interplay
with
hydrological
key
parameters
has
largely
overlooked.
However,
order
improve
our
how
MPs
are
transported
within
these
(e.g.,
river
networks)
decide
potential
pollution
mitigation,
it
is
imperative
link
concentration
physico-chemical
characteristics
information
such
flow
velocity
or
discharge.
will
provide
loads
help
establish
loading
functions
needed
better
understand
impacts
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100804 - 100804
Published: June 24, 2024
The
significant
impact
of
microplastics
in
the
marine
environment
has
sparked
global
concern.
These
tiny
plastic
particles
travel
from
land
to
estuary
through
rivers,
where
they
become
intricately
distributed
within
estuarine
dynamics.
spatial
distribution
debris
and
sedimentation
is
mainly
influenced
by
dynamics
estuary,
posing
a
scientific
challenge
that
demands
immediate
attention.
main
objective
this
study
analyse
microplastic
contamination
water
samples
collected
Azhikkal
Kannur,
India,
subsequent
establishment
seaport
region,
using
home
assembled
micro-Raman
spectrometer.
This
research
sheds
light
on
extensive
prevalence
detected
vicinity
estuary's
entrance,
with
specific
focus
consequences
construction
surrounding
region.
Within
surveyed
considerable
quantity
1260
1480
anthropogenic
were
identified.
predominant
varieties
observed
particular
area
consist
polystyrene
(38%),
polysulfone
(5%),
polypropylene
(1%),
polyethylene
terephthalate
(1%).
discovered
region
consisted
fragments
(82%)
fibers
(15%),
varying
sizes
10
100
μm
(36%),
resulting
higher
surface
volume
ratio.
existence
red
blue
pigments,
such
as
copper
phthalocyanine
indigo
blue,
pollution
causing
alarm
over
potential
harmful
organisms
rely
these
ecosystems.
identification
pigments
aquatic
environments
across
entire
nation
not
been
adequately
pursued.
Additionally,
delves
into
spread
murky
setting,
considering
sea
wind
alterations
buoyancy
following
formation
biofilm
their
surface.
leads
acquiring
hydrophilic
characteristics
turbid
environment.
