The face mask: A tale from protection to pollution and demanding sustainable solution

Emerging contaminants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 100298 - 100298

Published: Dec. 8, 2023

The usage of face masks in various sectors healthcare facilities dates back to years ago. However, the utilization facial coverings experienced a rapid surge as result escalating rate COVID-19 infections witnessed across entire globe. This culminated an unparalleled inundation disposed within surrounding ecosystem. transforms mask from potent protectant into massive emerging solid plastic waste pollutant with long-term adverse effects on environment and human health. worldwide scale escalated immensely significant 129 billion per month at onset pandemic. Nanomaterial-based technologies have been integrated manufacturing chains increase performance provide antiviral characteristics. Nanotechnology encompasses multidisciplinary aspects including artificial intelligence, chemistry, biology, material science, physical medicine. Abridgment this review aims make discarded sustainable solution many environmental pollution. In addition, it culminates collaborative well-conducted trials, done for generating greener solutions intention that environment-friendly manner. Given preceding, purpose is discuss evolution sentinel pathogens pollutants over time, well comprehend effect biosphere, health, food chain, by developing scientifically validated strategies treat future.

Language: Английский

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Recent advances in microplastic removal from drinking water by coagulation: Removal mechanisms and influencing factors

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 349, P. 123863 - 123863

Published: March 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Critical review on airborne microplastics: An indoor air contaminant of emerging concern

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 245, P. 118055 - 118055

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

Language: Английский

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Effects of COVID-19 on coastal and marine environments: Aggravated microplastic pollution, improved air quality, and future perspective

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 355, P. 141900 - 141900

Published: April 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Review on personal protective equipment: Emerging concerns in micro(nano)plastic pollution and strategies for addressing environmental challenges

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 257, P. 119345 - 119345

Published: June 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in Hong Kong's marine waters: Impact of rainfall and Pearl River discharge

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 205, P. 116635 - 116635

Published: June 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Seasonal dynamics of microplastics in the central South China Sea: abundance, sources, influencing factors, and ecological risks

Journal of environmental chemical engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 115937 - 115937

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Landscape and risk assessment of microplastic contamination in farmed oysters and seawater along the coastline of China

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 470, P. 134169 - 134169

Published: March 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastic accumulation dynamics and risk assessment in dried fish processed with sea salt at different salting ratios

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14, P. 100415 - 100415

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Global food security, particularly in South Asia and low-income coastal regions like India, relies on seafood consumption, both fresh dried. Seafood, encompassing small pelagic fish, dried varieties, salt-cured absorbs xenobiotics micro/nanoplastics their associated contaminants during processing. This occurs due to factors such as processing conditions, the status of fish muscle biochemistry, additives used, presenting largely unexplored health risks that have received minimal study attention. investigates impact salting microplastics (MPs) contamination cured exploring intricate relationship between salting, MPs under controlled conditions. Commercial solar salt used for curing contained an average 40.72 ± 5.97 MPs/g. Microplastic abundance decreased significantly, from 65.7 6 3.36 1.5 items/g, with a lower salt-to-fish ratio 1:10. Characteristics morphotype, size, colour polymer type exhibited similar trends. Protein content showed strong negative correlation, while lipid correlation presence was weak. Various indices factor, load index induced risk emphasized salt's significant role enhancing posing safety consumers. Given limited number studies conducted comprehending uptake processed seafood, critical aspect safety, present aims illuminate interplay biochemistry microplastic characteristics. Additionally, it explores this dynamic, highlighting implications human health.

Language: Английский

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Potential health risks of microplastic fibres release from disposable surgical masks: Impact of repeated wearing and handling

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 470, P. 134219 - 134219

Published: April 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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