Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 2163 - 2163
Published: March 5, 2024
The
increasing
number
of
plastic
particles
in
the
environment
gives
rise
to
a
unique
ecological
niche
called
plastisphere,
which
is
characterized
by
dynamic
assemblage
microorganisms
comprising
autotrophs,
heterotrophs,
predators,
and
pathogens.
This
paper
reviews
formation,
characteristics,
factors
influencing
terrestrial
aquatic
plastisphere.
plastisphere
forms
when
hitchhiking
microorganisms,
often
bacteria,
adhere
surfaces
alter
surface
properties
for
subsequent
colonization
increasingly
tightly
clinging
microorganisms.
not
as
mobile
defined
characteristics
soil
anchoring
it.
on
are
dominant
surroundings,
particularly
those
phyla
Proteobacteria,
Actinobacteria,
Bacteroidota,
Firmicutes,
Chloroflexi,
Acidobacteria,
Cyanobacteria,
Ascomycota,
Basidiomycota,
Chytridiomycota,
Ciliophora,
Ochrophyta,
Chlorophyta.
However,
compositions
microbial
species
different
vary
widely
they
change
with
time,
properties,
biotic
abiotic
environmental
factors.
Temporal
changes
due
succession.
Plastic
type,
size,
color,
degree
aging,
chemical
leaching,
also
affect
composition
Biotic
ambient
interspecies
interactions,
together
ones,
including
pH,
temperature,
nutrient
availability,
salinity,
light,
significantly
shape
review
provides
insight
into
biodiversity
its
roles
spreading
pathogens
degrading
plastics.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(2), P. 1329 - 1337
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
While
it
is
well
established
that
a
biofilm
contributes
to
the
sinking
of
plastics,
underlying
mechanisms
how
influences
vertical
transport
plastics
have
not
been
explained.
In
this
context,
our
study
dives
into
intricate
effects
biofouling
on
settling
velocity
(
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 629 - 650
Published: March 21, 2024
Abstract
This
Assessment
Update
by
the
Environmental
Effects
Panel
(EEAP)
of
United
Nations
Environment
Programme
(UNEP)
considers
interactive
effects
solar
UV
radiation,
global
warming,
and
other
weathering
factors
on
plastics.
The
illustrates
significance
radiation
in
decreasing
durability
plastic
materials,
degradation
debris,
formation
micro-
nanoplastic
particles
accompanying
leaching
potential
toxic
compounds.
Micro-
nanoplastics
have
been
found
all
ecosystems,
atmosphere,
humans.
While
biological
risks
are
not
yet
well-established,
widespread
increasing
occurrence
pollution
is
reason
for
continuing
research
monitoring.
Plastic
debris
persists
after
its
intended
life
soils,
water
bodies
atmosphere
as
well
living
organisms.
To
counteract
accumulation
plastics
environment,
lifetime
novel
or
alternatives
should
better
match
functional
products,
with
eventual
breakdown
releasing
harmless
substances
to
environment.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 2163 - 2163
Published: March 5, 2024
The
increasing
number
of
plastic
particles
in
the
environment
gives
rise
to
a
unique
ecological
niche
called
plastisphere,
which
is
characterized
by
dynamic
assemblage
microorganisms
comprising
autotrophs,
heterotrophs,
predators,
and
pathogens.
This
paper
reviews
formation,
characteristics,
factors
influencing
terrestrial
aquatic
plastisphere.
plastisphere
forms
when
hitchhiking
microorganisms,
often
bacteria,
adhere
surfaces
alter
surface
properties
for
subsequent
colonization
increasingly
tightly
clinging
microorganisms.
not
as
mobile
defined
characteristics
soil
anchoring
it.
on
are
dominant
surroundings,
particularly
those
phyla
Proteobacteria,
Actinobacteria,
Bacteroidota,
Firmicutes,
Chloroflexi,
Acidobacteria,
Cyanobacteria,
Ascomycota,
Basidiomycota,
Chytridiomycota,
Ciliophora,
Ochrophyta,
Chlorophyta.
However,
compositions
microbial
species
different
vary
widely
they
change
with
time,
properties,
biotic
abiotic
environmental
factors.
Temporal
changes
due
succession.
Plastic
type,
size,
color,
degree
aging,
chemical
leaching,
also
affect
composition
Biotic
ambient
interspecies
interactions,
together
ones,
including
pH,
temperature,
nutrient
availability,
salinity,
light,
significantly
shape
review
provides
insight
into
biodiversity
its
roles
spreading
pathogens
degrading
plastics.
