Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 63 - 121
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Nanoplastics
(NPs),
defined
as
plastic
particles
with
dimensions
less
than
100
nm,
have
emerged
a
persistent
environmental
contaminant
potential
risk
to
both
environment
and
human
health.
might
translocate
across
biological
barriers
accumulate
in
vital
organs,
leading
inflammatory
responses,
oxidative
stress,
genotoxicity,
already
reported
several
organisms.
Disruptions
cellular
functions,
hormonal
balance,
immune
responses
were
also
linked
NPs
exposure
vitro
assays.
Further,
been
found
adsorb
other
pollutants,
such
organic
pollutants
(POPs),
leach
additives
potentially
amplifying
their
advere
impacts,
increasing
the
threat
organisms
greater
alone.
However,
toxic
effects
remain
largely
unexplored,
requiring
further
research
elucidate
risks
health,
especially
accumulation,
degradation,
migration,
interactions
systems
long-term
consequences
of
chronic
these
compounds.
This
review
provides
an
overview
current
state-of-art
regarding
mechanisms
toxicity
within
cells.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
317, P. 100198 - 100198
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
pervasive
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
across
various
ecological
settings,
organisms,
products
has
underscored
the
urgent
need
to
collect
data
on
their
abundance
identify
polymer
types
in
diverse
substrates.
Nanoplastics
distinguish
themselves
from
by
smaller
size.
application
magnetic
composites
wastewater
treatment
grown
popularity
due
remarkable
flocculation
capabilities
ferromagnetic
properties.
This
comprehensive
review
centers
synthesis
methods,
preparation
technologies,
practical
applications
polymeric
for
separating
degrading
micro/nanoplastics.
It
offers
an
extensive
overview
recent
advancements
separation
degradation
MPs/NPs
within
sources.
begins
consolidating
efficient
methods
microplastics/nanoparticles
(MPs/NPs).
includes
techniques
such
as
adsorption,
coagulation/flocculation,
flotation,
filtration,
separation.
subsequent
section
explores
approaches
MPs/NPs,
encompassing
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs),
electrochemical
degradation,
photocatalysis,
biological
degradation.
Additionally,
in-depth
insights
into
characterization
composites.
Lastly,
it
discusses
current
challenges
prospects
associated
with
treatment.
Recycling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 30 - 30
Published: April 9, 2024
This
review
summarizes
recent
data
related
to
the
management
of
marine
plastic
litter
promote
sustainable
development.
It
discusses
distribution
and
identification
litter,
assesses
potential
socio-economic
environmental
impacts
these
pollutants,
explores
their
recovery
strategies,
from
a
circular
economy
perspective.
The
main
findings
indicate
that
majority
originates
land-based
sources.
Current
technologies
approaches
for
valorizing
include
mechanical
chemical
recycling,
blockchain
by
providing
traceability,
verification,
efficiency
transparency
throughout
recycling
process,
public
awareness
programs
education.
developed
policies
prevent
emphasize
regulations
initiatives
focused
toward
reducing
use
improving
waste
management.
By
adopting
holistic
approach,
it
is
possible
mitigate
impact
debris
while
simultaneously
creating
economic
opportunities.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1759 - 1759
Published: April 11, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
both
represent
significant
concerns
in
environmental
sciences.
This
paper
aims
to
develop
a
convenient
efficient
methodology
for
the
detection
measurement
of
MPs
nanoparticles
from
surface
seawater
apply
it
water
samples
collected
UNESCO
site
Venice
its
lagoon,
more
precisely
Venice-Lido
Port
Inlet,
Grand
Canal
under
Rialto
Bridge,
Saint
Marc
basin.
In
this
study,
were
analyzed
through
optical
microscopy
their
relative
abundance
characterized
based
on
color,
shape,
size
classes,
while
concentration
mean
estimated
via
Nanoparticle
Tracking
Analysis
technique.
Bulk
sampling,
combined
with
filtration
cascade
stainless-steel
sieves
subsequent
digestion,
facilitates
relatively
small
sizes
(size
classes
distribution:
>1
mm,
1000–250
μm,
250–125
125–90
90–32
μm),
similar
ingested
by
marine
invertebrates
fishes.
A
protocol
minimizing
interference
non-plastic
evaporation,
processes
was
proposed
enrich
sample
NPs.
The
findings
contribute
understanding
extent
characteristics
nanoparticle
pollution
Lagoon
seawater,
highlighting
potential
risks
associated
these
pollutants
need
coordinated
approaches
mitigate
them.
article
is
scientific
research
carried
out
within
framework
H2020
In-No-Plastic—Innovative
towards
prevention,
removal
reuse
plastic
litter
project
(G.A.
ID
no.
101000612).
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
68(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
is
one
of
the
most
extensively
used
plastics
in
daily
life.
Due
to
its
prevalent
use,
it
ubiquitous
environment
and
a
significant
contributor
plastic
pollution.
Continuous
exposure
photochemical,
thermal,
biological,
mechanical
processes
makes
PET
susceptible
slow
degradation
production
microsized
and/or
nanosized
particles
known
as
microplastic/nanoplastic
(MP/NP).
MP/NP
are
widely
detected
environment,
including
drinking
water
human
food;
consequently,
knowledge
gaps
on
impacts
food
sources
have
gained
global
attention.
A
large
gap
bioaccumulation
fate
animals.
The
application
carbon-14
labeled
NP
animals
would
provide
relatively
straightforward
approach
understanding
degree
absorption
tissue
distribution
after
absorption.
Here,
simple,
fast,
efficient
synthetic
method
described
produce
[14C]-PET
NP.
comprises
polycondensation
terephthaloyl
chloride
readily
accessible
[14C]-ethylene
glycol
followed
by
nanoprecipitation.
synthesized
were
characterized
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
(NMR),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
dynamic
light
scattering
spectroscopy,
thermogravimetric
analyzer
(TGA),
UV-Vis
spectroscopy.
Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 785 - 785
Published: March 8, 2025
The
assessment
of
plastic
pollution
due
to
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoparticles
(NPs)
was
performed
for
the
first
time
on
water
samples
from
four
natural
sites
located
near
beaches
Krk
Island,
Croatia,
namely
Melska,
Črnika,
rt
Šilo,
Zala.
MP
NP
occurrence
investigated
collected
during
December
2022
June
2023,
using
bulk
method
followed
by
filtration
stainless-steel
sieves
digestion
process.
Factor
analysis
Spearman’s
correlation
revealed
that
percentage
fragments
correlated
well
with
salinity
(ρ
=
0.76,
p
<
0.05)
filaments
brown
MPs
0.80,
0.05).
monitoring
throughout
sampling
periods
generally
showed
a
decrease
in
abundance
as
size
increased.
presence
indicated
potential
contributions
wastewater
outlets,
particularly
household
washing
machines,
either
directly
residents
or
tourists
abandoned
fishing
nets.
increased
concentration
NPs
over
could
signify
continuous
fragmentation
degradation
biofilm
formation
their
surface.
These
findings
potentially
be
explained
implemented
waste
measures
along
coast
which
30
October
2024
officially
declared
zero-waste
island.
