Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 771 - 788
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
The
contamination
of
agricultural
soils
by
microplastics
(MPs)
has
significant
implications
for
herbicide
efficacy
and
soil
health.
This
study
investigates
the
effects
MPs
on
critical
processes
such
as
sorption,
desorption,
degradation
herbicides,
highlighting
their
influence
these
compounds’
mobility,
persistence,
bioavailability.
interact
with
herbicides
through
sorption
mechanisms,
often
reducing
availability
compounds
weed
control
retaining
them
surfaces.
not
only
limits
immediate
but
also
alters
desorption
process,
resulting
in
a
prolonged
release
into
environment.
Additionally,
can
inhibit
microbial
activity
involved
degradation,
increasing
time
half-life
substances
extending
persistence
These
collectively
enhance
risks
bioaccumulation
environmental
contamination.
Understanding
interactions
is
essential
developing
strategies
to
mitigate
impacts
performance
promote
sustainable
practices.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 3927 - 3927
Published: May 8, 2024
The
occurrence
of
contaminants
emerging
concern
(CECs)
in
several
environmental
compartments
has
raised
significant
given
the
extensive
array
compounds
and
their
consistent
detection
across
various
matrices.
Monitoring
all
potentially
harmful
identifying
sources
is
nearly
impossible.
However,
providing
data
on
crucial
lays
groundwork
for
decision
makers
to
craft
mitigation
strategies
toward
a
more
sustainable
water
policy.
Hence,
primary
aim
this
study
was
conduct
an
evaluation
CECs
environment.
main
novelty
relies
understanding
specific
pathway
three
different
aquatic
compartments.
For
that,
combined
systematic
review
systemic
analysis
performed.
Initially,
five
most
common
types
found
ecosystems
(groundwater
surface
water)
wastewater
were
considered.
each
group
CECs,
identified.
A
bibliographic
portfolio
generated
through
application
review.
Finally,
conducted.
All
classes
studied
identified
evaluated.
Except
pesticides,
degree
contamination
by
followed
sequence
based
compartment
(i.e.,
WW–SW–GW).
Environmental Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
The
widespread
use
of
synthetic
polymers
since
the
mid-twentieth
century
has
led
to
significant
environmental
pollution
from
microplastics
(MPs).
These
MPs,
which
persist
in
ecosystems,
can
interact
with
various
pollutants,
including
pesticides
such
as
tebuconazole
(TEB).
subject
paper
investigates
sorption
behaviour
TEB
on
different
types
MPs
(polystyrene,
polypropylene,
and
polyamide-6),
focusing
kinetics
isotherms
these
interactions.
role
metal
cations
(Al,
Cd,
Cu,
Pb,
Zn)
influencing
is
also
investigated.
Our
findings
highlight
critical
flaws
that
invalidate
original
article,
mainly
interpretation
physicochemical
properties,
pKa
speciation,
importance
considering
ion
complexation
risk
assessment.
models
used
by
authors,
although
widely
used,
are
questioned
for
their
accuracy
representing
real-world
scenarios.
