Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. 924 - 924
Published: Nov. 11, 2023
The
continuous
and
unregulated
discharge
of
wastes
pollutants
into
the
aquatic
environment
has
required
constant
monitoring
risks
incurred
by
ecosystems.
Alarmism
arises
from
plastic
pollution
as
larger
artifacts
release
nanoscale
fragments
that
can
contact
free-living
stages
such
gametes,
embryos,
larvae.
Specifically,
interaction
between
spermatozoa,
released
in
water
externally
fertilizing
species,
surrounding
microenvironment
is
essential
for
successful
fertilization.
Activation
kinematics
movement,
proper
maintenance
ionic
balance,
chemotactism
are
processes
highly
sensitive
to
even
minimal
perturbations
caused
polystyrene
nanoplastics.
Spermatozoa
Mytilus
galloprovincialis
(M.
galloprovincialis),
an
excellent
ecotoxicological
model,
undergo
structural
(plasma
membrane
ruptures,
DNA
damage)
metabolic
(reduced
motility,
capacity)
damage
upon
exposure
50
nm
amino-modified
nanoplastics
(nPS-NH2).
Nanoplastics
diameter
(100
nm)
did
not
affect
sperm
parameters.
findings
highlighted
negative
impact
pollution,
related
nanoparticle
concentration,
could
have
on
quality
reproductive
potential
organisms,
altering
equilibrium
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(16), P. 2191 - 2194
Published: April 26, 2024
This
editorial
explores
the
intricate
relationship
between
microplastics
(MPs)
and
gut
microbiota,
emphasizing
complexity
environmental
health
implications.
The
a
crucial
component
of
gastrointestinal
health,
is
examined
in
context
potential
microbial
degradation
MPs.
Furthermore,
dysbiosis
induced
by
MPs
emerges
as
consensus,
disrupting
balance
microbiota
decreasing
diversity.
mechanisms
triggering
dysbiosis,
including
physical
interactions
chemical
composition,
are
under
investigation.
Ongoing
research
addresses
consequences
on
immune
fun-ction,
nutrient
metabolism,
overall
host
health.
bidirectional
has
significant
implications
for
human
Despite
uncertainties,
negatively
impact
Further
essential
to
unravel
complex
assess
long-term
both
well-being.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: June 6, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
particles
with
a
diameter
of
<5
mm.
The
disposal
plastic
waste
into
the
environment
poses
significant
and
pressing
issue
concern
globally.
Growing
worry
has
been
expressed
in
recent
years
over
impact
MPs
on
both
human
health
entire
natural
ecosystem.
feeding
digestive
capabilities
marine
organisms,
as
well
hinder
development
plant
roots
leaves.
Numerous
studies
have
shown
that
majority
individuals
consume
substantial
quantities
either
through
their
dietary
intake
or
by
inhaling
them.
identified
various
biological
samples,
such
lungs,
stool,
placenta,
sputum,
breast
milk,
liver,
blood.
can
cause
illnesses
humans,
depending
how
they
enter
body.
Healthy
sustainable
ecosystems
depend
proper
functioning
microbiota,
however,
disrupt
balance
microbiota.
Also,
due
to
high
surface
area
compared
volume
chemical
characteristics,
act
pollutant
absorbers
different
environments.
Multiple
policies
initiatives
exist
at
domestic
global
levels
mitigate
pollution
caused
MPs.
Various
techniques
currently
employed
remove
MPs,
biodegradation,
filtration
systems,
incineration,
landfill
disposal,
recycling,
among
others.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
sources
types
presence
environments
food,
mechanisms
adsorption
methods
removing
algae
microbes.
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
244, P. 120538 - 120538
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Climate
change
is
creating
new
challenges
for
water
supply
worldwide,
making
the
search
sources
of
vital.
As
mine
could
serve
as
a
potential
source,
this
study
investigated
presence
microplastics
in
from
terminated
deep
mines
largest
coal
basin
Czech
Republic,
well
nearby
shallow
wells.
The
particles
found
were
analyzed
size,
polymer
composition,
color
and
morphology
using
ImageJ
tool,
infrared
spectroscopy
with
Fourier
transform
(FTIR)
an
optical
stereomicroscope
digital
camera.
Microplastics
detected
all
tested
sites.
Their
range
accounted
2.5-17.5
items/L
samples
2.5-20
samples,
fibers
being
dominant
type.
average
width
wells
amounted
to
58
µm;
71
µm,
length
655
501
µm
area
22067
µm2;
28613
µm2,
respectively.
Blue
colour
was
prevalent,
among
materials,
both
cases,
plastic
coated
paper
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET),
Polyester
(PES),
Tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoro
(Propyl
Vinyl
Ether)
-
Copolymer
(TFE-PPVE),
polypropylene
(PP).
research
provides
first
evidence
microplastics'
underground
waters
same
area.
data
suggest
that
it
almost
impossible
find
free
microplastic
contamination.
In
context,
atmospheric
contamination
ventilation
infiltration
through
identified
sources,
while
soil
rock
formations
unlikely
given
geological
composition.
results
can
relevant
basis
further
on
waters.
Additionally,
conclusions
advance
development
remediation
technologies
their
implementation
practice,
particularly
light
upcoming
legislation.
