Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 18 - 18
Published: April 14, 2025
The
widespread
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
is
growing
concern
for
both
the
scientific
community
and
public.
Contemporary
research
increasingly
focuses
on
ecosystem
transformation
global
climate
change.
We
conducted
a
literature
review,
consisting
46
studies,
to
investigate
consequences
MPs’
influence
carbon
cycle
in
different
soil
types
across
various
ecosystems.
MPs
can
affect
cycling
compounds
other
biogenic
elements
by
impacting
microbiome,
enzyme
activity,
plant
growth,
litter
decomposition,
more.
majority
authors
report
increased
CO2
and/or
CH4
emissions
soils
containing
MPs.
However,
some
studies
demonstrate
opposite
or
neutral
result,
outcomes
differ
even
within
single
study
depending
type
type,
form,
size
used.
Further
clarification
development
our
understanding
regarding
impact
ecosystems
remain
crucial,
taking
into
account
inclusion
as
wide
variety
possible
future
research.
Cambridge Prisms Plastics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
carbon-rich
polymers
that
ubiquitous
in
the
environment.
With
increase
of
plastic
production,
microplastic
pollution
may
be
exacerbated
and
result
significant
changes
microbial
communities
biogeochemical
processes
such
as
carbon
cycling,
eventually
impacting
greenhouse
gas
emission
storage
terrestrial
ecosystems.
However,
current
research
on
effect
MPs
soil
cycling
is
still
limited,
there
a
lack
systematic
review
scattered
information
obtained
from
previous
studies.
Accordingly,
this
provides
overview
knowledge
effects
gives
future
suggestions.
Emerging
evidence
indicates
could
affect
stability
CO
2
CH
4
by
modifying
physicochemical
microbiological
properties;
though
biodegradable
often
exhibit
greater
than
nonbiodegradable
ones,
specific
highly
dependent
type,
size
concentration.
The
mechanisms
MPs’
impact
cycles
remain
elusive,
which
discussed
mainly
perspective
changes,
including
biomass,
community
composition,
key
enzymes
functional
genes
associated
with
metabolism.
Further
needed
to
elucidate
whether
have
positive
priming
decomposition
biotic
abiotic
involved.
This
paper
helps
researchers
gain
clearer
picture
how
through
way
Journal of Environmental Quality,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(5), P. 711 - 726
Published: July 28, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs),
recognized
as
emerging
pollutants,
pose
a
significant
threat
to
diverse
organisms
and
have
adverse
effects
on
agricultural
soil.
High‐density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
holds
prominent
position
among
prevalent
forms
of
MPs.
In
the
current
investigations,
impact
HDPE
was
assessed
at
four
different
concentrations
(0.25%,
0.5%,
0.75%,
1.0%)
soil,
microbial
population,
exoenzymes
activities
including
amylase,
cellulase,
invertase,
alteration
in
carbon‐to‐nitrogen
(C/N)
ratio.
Both
bacterial
fungal
populations
exhibited
non‐concentration‐dependent
response
over
time.
this
study,
we
refer
0.25%,
1.0%
HT1,
HT2,
HT3,
HT4,
respectively.
Initial
MP
application
significantly
reduced
colony
counts
for
while
HT3
showed
no
change.
On
60th
day,
HT1
higher
count
compared
control.
other
hand,
increased
maximum
day
1
but
displayed
distinct
time‐dependent
trend
from
days
15
60.
Furthermore,
enzyme
decreased
with
increasing
MPs
an
extended
period.
Molecular
docking
studies
suggest
that
can
hinder
activity
by
forming
hydrogen
bonds
enzymes.
The
C/N
ratio
found
be
MP‐treated
soils
relative
control,
suggesting
relatively
slower
degradation
carbon
compounds
soils.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 1897 - 1897
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Microplastic
(MP)
pollution
has
garnered
widespread
attention
because
of
its
negative
effects,
even
in
the
most
remote
areas
Earth.
However,
research
on
MP
deposition
deserts,
which
account
for
45%
Earth’s
total
land
area,
remains
limited.
Desert
environments,
characterized
by
large
temperature
fluctuations,
high
ultraviolet
radiation,
and
strong
winds,
accelerate
degradation,
aging,
wind
erosion,
deposition,
migration
microplastics
(MPs).
In
desert
regions,
MPs
originate
primarily
from
human
activities,
such
as
tourism
waste,
agricultural
mulch
residues,
artificial
water
storage
systems.
Additionally,
transport,
entrainment,
atmospheric
wildlife
further
influence
abundance
these
areas.
As
soils
intensifies,
it
negatively
affects
local
microbial
activity,
crop
yields,
reproduction
rare
wildlife,
climate.
response,
mitigation
strategies,
biodegradation,
organic
alternatives,
wasteland
transformation,
have
been
proposed.
challenges
remain,
including
a
lack
specific
data
limited
economic
incentives
environmental
protection
measures.
Drawing
existing
research,
this
paper
provides
comprehensive
summary
main
sources
areas;
factors
their
fate;
detrimental
effects
ecosystems
(including
microorganisms,
animals,
plants,
climate);
current
response
Valuable
insights
are
extracted
available
data,
highlighting
status
offering
useful
reference
future
area.
