Advances in Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 134 - 139
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Background:
In
the
textile
sector,
atmospheric
release
of
MPs
during
manufacturing,
drying
and
use
synthetic
fabrics
has
also
been
observed,
in
addition
to
sewing
process,
where
small
structural
changes
fabric
network
favor
polyester
polypropylene
fibrils
this
context,
present
study
aimed
discuss,
through
a
literature
review,
occupational
exposure
manufacturing
sector.
Methodology:
This
was
characterized
as
descriptive
bibliographic
focusing
on
search
for
theoretical
references
scientific
journals,
theses
dissertations.
Results
Conclusions:
To
reduce
employee
exposure,
it
is
important
properly
personal
protective
equipment,
including
face
masks,
which
microfibers
oral
nasal
mucosa,
reducing
possibility
ingestion
inhalation
these.
Furthermore,
an
adequate
ventilation
exhaust
system
makes
possible
remove
suspended
particles
from
work
atmosphere,
must
be
combined
with
filters
prevent
into
factory's
external
environment.ential,
they
mitigate
upper
respiratory
tract
mouth
microplastics
released
environment.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 100445 - 100445
Published: May 31, 2024
There
is
a
lack
of
information
on
the
level
microplastic
(MP)
contamination
in
leachate,
which
contains
high
levels
pollutants
and
has
considerable
complexity
to
treat,
originating
from
landfills.
In
this
review,
sources,
abundance,
characteristics
(polymer
type,
size,
shape)
MPs
landfill
leachates
were
presented.
Subsequently,
limited
number
studies
released
into
environment
leachate
uncontrolled
landfills
summarised.
next
section,
possible
remediation
approaches
(physical
treatment
processes,
chemical
biological
constructed
wetlands)
for
discussed.
Finally,
research
gaps
recommendations
future
As
result
it
was
determined
that
there
an
urgent
need
standardized
MP
analysis
method.
Furthermore,
necessity
increased
removal
with
efficiency
low
cost
highlighted.
It
emphasized
reducing
amount
plastic
waste
can
be
achieved
by
taking
implementing
measures
through
public
policies.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Microplastics
(MP)
contamination
in
food
and
water
poses
significant
health
risks.
While
microbes
that
form
biofilm
show
potential
for
removing
MP
from
the
environment,
no
methods
currently
exist
to
eliminate
these
non-degradable
human
body.
In
this
study,
we
propose
using
probiotics
adsorb
remove
ingested
within
gut.
We
conducted
a
comprehensive
evaluation
of
784
bacterial
strains
assess
their
ability
0.1
μm
polystyrene
particles
high-throughput
screening
method.
Among
tested
strains,
Lacticaseibacillus
paracasei
DT66
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
DT88
exhibited
optimal
adsorption
vitro
were
effective
across
various
types.
an
animal
model,
mice
treated
with
demonstrated
34%
increase
PS
excretion
rates
67%
reduction
residual
(PS)
intestine.
Additionally,
administration
mitigated
PS-induced
intestinal
inflammation.
Together,
our
findings
demonstrate
novel
probiotic
strategy
addressing
MP-associated
risks,
emphasizing
strain-specific
gut
environment.
Advances in Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 134 - 139
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Background:
In
the
textile
sector,
atmospheric
release
of
MPs
during
manufacturing,
drying
and
use
synthetic
fabrics
has
also
been
observed,
in
addition
to
sewing
process,
where
small
structural
changes
fabric
network
favor
polyester
polypropylene
fibrils
this
context,
present
study
aimed
discuss,
through
a
literature
review,
occupational
exposure
manufacturing
sector.
Methodology:
This
was
characterized
as
descriptive
bibliographic
focusing
on
search
for
theoretical
references
scientific
journals,
theses
dissertations.
Results
Conclusions:
To
reduce
employee
exposure,
it
is
important
properly
personal
protective
equipment,
including
face
masks,
which
microfibers
oral
nasal
mucosa,
reducing
possibility
ingestion
inhalation
these.
Furthermore,
an
adequate
ventilation
exhaust
system
makes
possible
remove
suspended
particles
from
work
atmosphere,
must
be
combined
with
filters
prevent
into
factory's
external
environment.ential,
they
mitigate
upper
respiratory
tract
mouth
microplastics
released
environment.
