Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: An analytical technique for microplastic identification and quantification

Infrared Physics & Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 136, P. 105070 - 105070

Published: Dec. 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in marine ecosystems: A comprehensive review of biological and ecological implications and its mitigation approach using nanotechnology for the sustainable environment

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 256, P. 119181 - 119181

Published: May 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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An overview of microplastic in marine waters: Sources, abundance, characteristics and negative effects on various marine organisms

Desalination and Water Treatment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 317, P. 100138 - 100138

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In this study, the literature has been reviewed for following purposes: (1) to summarize land-based and marine-based sources of microplastics (MPs) in marine environment, (2) evaluate abundance MPs waters factors affecting MP waters, (3) review general polymer types, shapes, sizes colors determine dominant characteristics (4) reveal negative effects on various organisms (phytoplankton, zooplankton, corals, fish, sea turtles, seabirds). This present provides an overview sources, abundance, which may guide future plastic/MP pollution management strategies improvement removal methods from waters. Additionally, highlights presence organism environment organisms.

Language: Английский

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Downward migrating microplastics in lake sediments are a tricky indicator for the onset of the Anthropocene

Science Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(8)

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Plastics are a recent particulate material in Earth’s history. Because of plastics persistence and wide-range presence, it has great potential being global age marker correlation tool between sedimentary profiles. In this research, we query whether microplastics can be considered among the array proxies to delimit Anthropocene Epoch (starting from year 1950 above). We present study deposition history inferred sediment profiles lakes northeastern Europe. The sediments were dated with independent back first half 18th century. Regardless layer age, microplastic particles found throughout cores all sites. Depending on particles’ aspect ratio, less elongated deeper, while more fibers have reduced mobility. conclude that interpretation distribution studied is ambiguous does not strictly indicate beginning Epoch.

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review on Microplastic Contamination in Fishes of Asia: Polymeric Risk Assessment and Future Prospectives

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(4), P. 671 - 685

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Microplastics (MPs) have attracted global concern because of their harmful effects on marine biota; toxic properties can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems. Fish is an essential source protein for humans, playing a crucial role in daily food intake. Until recently, MPs were addressed primarily as environmental pollutants, but they are now increasingly recognized contaminants the supply. The present review has comprehended current knowledge MP contamination freshwater and fishes Asia, including 112 peer-reviewed sources from 2016 to 2023. recorded 422 Asian (345 77 freshwater) be contaminated with MPs. Clarias gariepinus Selaroides leptolepi shown maximum environments respectively. Omnivorous carnivorous exhibited higher susceptibility ingesting Benthopelagic, demersal, reef-associated habitats identified more prone accumulation. In both environments, China highest number species among all countries. Pollution indices indicated high environments. A prevalence fibers was fishes. Black- blue-colored <500 µm-1 mm size found dominantly. Polyethylene terephthalate polyethylene prevalent plastic polymers fish, Overall, served comprehensive understanding concentrations variations between species, feeding habits, geographic locations, which pivotal addressing pressing challenges, protecting human health, fostering sustainability efforts face escalating pollution. Environ Toxicol Chem 2024;43:671-685. © 2024 SETAC.

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in commercial marine fish species in the UK – A case study in the River Thames and the River Stour (East Anglia) estuaries

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 915, P. 170170 - 170170

Published: Jan. 15, 2024

The aim of this study was to assess the abundance microplastics in gastro-intestinal tracts three commercially important fish species UK, determine whether catch location, feeding habits and size influence amount within fish. Fish were collected from two rivers UK: River Thames Stour (East Anglia). sites one site Stour. Species selected European flounder (Platichthys flesus), whiting (Merlangius merlangus), Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), chosen represent benthic pelagic habits. Across all locations, 41.5 % had ingested at least microplastic particle (37.5 flounder, 52.2 whiting, 28.6 herring). average number by 1.98 (±3.50) microplastics/fish 2.46 (±3.10) 1.47 (±3.17) herring. There no significant differences or mass based on river, site, habitat. However, (European flounder) significantly higher than Thames. By microplastics, larger heavier more highly contaminated. This enhances our understanding but highlights that contamination is not easily predicted location alone. Exposure uptake likely vary with changing environmental conditions. tends be a good predictor contamination, generally containing microplastics. first directly compare concentrations different UK evidence

Language: Английский

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Economic risks hidden in local water pollution and global markets: A retrospective analysis (1995–2010) and future perspectives on sustainable development goal 6

Water Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 252, P. 121216 - 121216

Published: Jan. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Health benefits and health risks of contaminated fish consumption: Current research outputs, research approaches, and perspectives

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(13), P. e33905 - e33905

Published: July 1, 2024

BackgroundFish contains high-quality omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals due to this it is termed as an essential component of a balanced diet. But there have been concerns raised about the risks consuming fish that contaminated with toxins such methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, pesticides, plastic waste. Consumption containing these pollutants raising global mortality morbidity rates.Scope approachesThe review examines current research outputs on health benefits potential consumption. The also discusses various approaches mitigating problems caused by consumption, highlights roles balancing when fish.Key findings conclusionDifferent indicated contaminants cause cancer, kidney failure, adverse neurological effect, cardiovascular diseases, so vulnerable groups pregnant, child breast-feeding children. In conclusion, need get more tangible evidence advantages disadvantages consumption safeguard wellbeing society.

Language: Английский

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Synthetic Microfibers: An Urban Emerging Pollutant Demanding for Sustainable Environmental Solutions

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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A Critical Review on Biological Impacts, Ecotoxicity, and Health Risks Associated with Microplastics

Water Air & Soil Pollution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 236(2)

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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