Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 18 - 18
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
The
improper
disposal
of
plastic
products/wastes
can
lead
to
the
release
nanoplastics
(NPs)
into
environmental
media,
especially
soil.
Nevertheless,
their
toxicity
mechanisms
in
soil
invertebrates
remain
unclear.
This
study
investigated
impact
polystyrene
NPs
on
Eisenia
fetida
(Savigny,
1826)
immune
cells,
focusing
oxidative
stress,
responses,
apoptosis,
and
necrosis.
Results
showed
that
100
nm
were
internalized
causing
cytotoxicity.
observed
inhibit
cell
viability
by
increasing
reactive
oxygen
species,
decreasing
levels
antioxidants
(e.g.,
superoxide
dismutase,
catalase,
glutathione),
inducing
lipid
peroxidation
DNA
oxidation.
Additionally,
assays
neutral
red
retention
time,
lysozyme
activity,
Ca2⁺
demonstrated
resulted
a
loss
lysosomal
membrane
stability
reduction
resistance.
depolarization
mitochondrial
potential
results
apoptosis
confirmed
induced
onset
early
apoptosis.
difficulty
NP
death
disrupting
plasma
was
lactate
dehydrogenase
relation
research
provides
cellular-level
insights
ecological
risks
exposure
fauna.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
177, P. 108002 - 108002
Published: June 1, 2023
Large-scale
plastic
pollution
occurs
in
terrestrial
and
marine
environments
degrades
into
microparticles
(MP)
nanoparticles
(NP)
of
plastic.
Micro/nanoplastics
(MP/NPs)
are
found
throughout
the
environment
different
kinds
organisms
can
enter
human
body
through
inhalation
or
ingestion,
particularly
food
chain.
MPs/NPs
organisms,
affect
systems,
including
reproductive,
digestive,
nervous
systems
via
induction
stresses
such
as
oxidative
stress
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress.
This
paper
summarizes
effects
sizes
on
reproduction
invertebrates
vertebrates,
amplification
toxic
between
them
chain,
serious
threat
to
biodiversity,
and,
more
importantly,
imminent
challenge
reproductive
health.
There
is
a
need
strengthen
international
communication
cooperation
remediation
protection
biodiversity
build
sustainable
association
humans
other
organisms.
Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 888 - 888
Published: June 29, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
are
hotspots
for
the
exchange
of
antimicrobial
resistance
genes
(ARGs)
between
different
bacterial
taxa
in
environment.
Propagation
(AMR)
is
a
global
public
health
issue
that
needs
special
attention
concerning
horizontal
gene
transfer
(HGT)
under
micro-nano
plastics
(MNPs)
pressure.
Interactions
MNPs
microbes,
or
mere
persistence
environment
(either
water
soil),
influence
microbial
expressions,
affecting
autochthonous
microbiomes,
their
resistomes,
overall
ecosystem.
The
adsorption
range
co-contaminants
on
leads
to
increased
interaction
pollutants
with
microbes
resulting
changes
AMR,
virulence,
toxin
production,
etc.
However,
accurately
estimating
extent
MNP
infestation
agroecosystems
remains
challenging.
main
limitation
level
contamination
agroecosystems,
surface
subsurface
waters,
sediments
lack
standardized
protocols
extraction
MPs
analytical
detection
methods
from
complex
high
organic
content
matrices.
Nonetheless,
recent
advances
matrices
matter
highly
promising.
This
review
aims
provide
an
overview
relevant
information
available
date
summarize
already
existing
knowledge
about
mechanisms
MNP-microbe
interactions
including
factors
HGT
AMR.
In-depth
enhanced
ARGs
propagation
could
raise
needed
awareness,
future
consequences
emergence
multidrug-resistant
bacteria.
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Micro/nanoplastic
(MNP)
pollution
in
soil
ecosystems
has
become
a
growing
environmental
concern
globally.
However,
the
comprehensive
impacts
of
MNPs
on
health
have
not
yet
been
explored.
We
conducted
hierarchical
meta‐analysis
over
5000
observations
from
228
articles
to
assess
broad
parameters
(represented
by
20
indicators
relevant
crop
growth,
animal
health,
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
microbial
diversity,
and
pollutant
transfer)
whether
depended
MNP
properties.
found
that
exposure
significantly
inhibited
biomass
germination,
reduced
earthworm
growth
survival
rate.
Under
exposure,
emissions
gases
(CO
2
,
N
O,
CH
4
)
were
increased.
caused
decrease
bacteria
diversity.
Importantly,
magnitude
impact
soil‐based
was
dependent
dose
size;
however,
there
is
no
significant
difference
type
(biodegradable
conventional
MNPs).
Moreover,
As
uptake
plants,
but
promoted
plant
Cd
accumulation.
Using
an
analytical
hierarchy
process,
we
quantified
negative
as
mean
value
−10.2%
(−17.5%
−2.57%).
Overall,
this
analysis
provides
new
insights
for
assessing
potential
risks
ecosystem
functions.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
927, P. 172252 - 172252
Published: April 9, 2024
Plastics
are
ubiquitous
in
our
daily
life.
Large
quantities
of
plastics
leak
the
environment
where
they
weather
and
fragment
into
micro-
nanoparticles.
This
potentially
releases
additives,
but
rarely
leads
to
a
complete
mineralization,
thus
constitutes
an
environmental
hazard.
Plastic
pollution
agricultural
soils
currently
represents
major
challenge:
quantitative
data
nanoplastics
as
well
their
effects
on
biodiversity
ecosystem
functions
need
more
attention.
accumulation
interferes
with
soil
functions,
including
water
dynamics,
aeration,
microbial
activities,
nutrient
cycling
processes,
impairing
crop
yield.
debris
directly
affects
living
organisms
also
acts
contaminant
vectors
soils,
increasing
threats
biodiversity.
Finally,
terrestrial
invertebrates,
representing
taxa
abundance
diversity
compartment,
urgently
investigation
from
infra-individual
scales.
Process Safety and Environmental Protection,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
180, P. 274 - 304
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
A
future
without
plastic
is
difficult
to
imagine.
Plastics
are
ubiquitous
in
every
aspect
of
our
lives,
including
cosmetics,
clothing,
packaging,
toys,
furniture,
pigments,
and
carpets.
Microplastic
pollution
the
oceans
has
had
deadly
consequences
worldwide.
However,
few
realize
that
micro-nanoplastics
(MnPs)
also
a
significant
contributor
airborne
pollution.
Indoor
air
can
be
up
100
times
higher
than
outdoor
Every
day,
we
inhale
130
small
particulates,
concentration
MnPs
all
environments
steadily
rising.
Several
studies
have
investigated
presence
aquatic
environments,
but
focused
on
indoor
MnPs.
This
study
aims
investigate
origins,
movement
patterns,
repercussions
Additionally,
it
seeks
understand
mechanisms
through
which
infiltrate
living
organisms
impact
their
various
body
parts,
potentially
resulting
multiple
diseases
health
risks.
Here,
discuss
synthesis
micro-nanoplastic
routes
different
polymers
prepare
nanoplastics
for
examination
toxicological
effects
by
vivo
vitro
testing.
We
propose
unique
remediation
method
control
MnP
particles
using
DTA
(detect,
trap,
adsorb)
technology.
outlined
variety
effective
materials
trap
adsorb
nanoplastics.
recommend
fabricating
filters
electrospinning
devices
employing
these
efficient
create
multifunctional
use
commercial
purifiers.
encourage
researchers
open
new
paths
this
research
air.
In
research,
environmental
suitability
achieved
adoption
biodegradable
fibers
considering
nanobiomaterials.
potential
release
addressing
issue
material
detachment
from
endeavors.
