Applied Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(1)
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MP)
in
the
environment
has
attracted
extensive
attention
due
to
their
ubiquitous
occurrence
and
potential
toxic
effects;
but
less
been
given
removal
technologies
of
MP
different
environmental
media.
This
review
covers
sources,
ecotoxicities,
soil
water
environments
reported
previous
studies
derive
future
research
directions
for
technologies.
Previous
various
sources
contribute
present
environments,
indicating
that
source
control
may
be
a
better
strategy
than
contaminated
media
treatment
management
contamination.
Similarly,
terrestrial
aquatic
organisms
have
used
determine
effects
with
characteristics.
ecotoxicity
on
cover
only
small
number
species
compared
organisms.
Therefore,
further
are
necessary
investigate
ecotoxic
broader
range
Also,
since
characteristics
diverse,
more
both
required.
The
provides
an
overview
identifies
gaps
existing
studies.
Although
conducted
soil,
they
remain
early
stages.
More
needed
water.
With
water,
most
carried
out
lab
scale
artificial
wastewaters,
thus,
natural
waters
pilot
or
field
Overall,
this
highlights
need
real
world
applications.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Soil
microorganisms
play
a
pivotal
role
in
the
biogeochemical
cycle
and
serve
as
crucial
indicators
of
ecological
restoration
terrestrial
ecosystems.
The
soil
microbial
community
is
regarded
participant
environmental
processes,
offering
both
positive
negative
feedback
to
diverse
media
within
ecosystem.
This
can
potential
indicator
monitoring
processes.
Consequently,
an
increasing
number
scholars
are
directing
their
research
towards
field
ecology
ecosystems
fragile
areas,
with
aim
elucidating
intricate
interactions
between
microbes
vegetation.
However,
implementation
microbiome
remains
experimental
stage
due
interference
extreme
events
complexity
governance
measures.
comprehensive
evaluation
existing
imperative.
review
aims
address
crises
currently
experienced
by
provide
overview
specific
practices
context
restoration.
We
also
incorporate
them
into
habitats
identify
urgent
issues
that
need
be
addressed
process
areas.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 191 - 191
Published: April 16, 2025
This
study
presents
the
development
of
a
composite
film
based
on
low-pressure
polyethylene
(LPPE)
and
sunflower
husk.
The
husk
was
pretreated
with
4%
NaOH
solution.
Composite
films
thickness
200
±
0.20
µm
were
obtained,
containing
40–60
wt.%
main
mechanical
properties,
water
absorption,
surface
morphology
analyzed
using
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
Thermogravimetric
(TG)
differential
calorimetry
(DSC)
curves
obtained
for
husk,
polyethylene,
films.
optimal
composition
components
(wt.%)
determined
as
follows:
LPPE—50–55%,
husk—45–50%.
50
exhibited
following
properties:
tensile
resistance—3.9
0.18
MPa,
relative
elongation
at
break—6
0.28%,
strain—21
1.02%,
modulus
elasticity—108
5.32
absorption
over
24
h—2.4%.
