Microplastics in the Marine Environment: Challenges and the Shift Towards Sustainable Plastics and Plasticizers
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 137945 - 137945
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Microplastics in Our Waters: Insights from a Configurative Systematic Review of Water Bodies and Drinking Water Sources
Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 24 - 24
Published: May 7, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs),
defined
as
plastic
particles
smaller
than
5
mm,
are
an
emerging
global
environmental
and
health
concern
due
to
their
pervasive
presence
in
aquatic
ecosystems.
This
systematic
review
synthesizes
data
on
the
distribution,
shapes,
materials,
sizes
of
MPs
various
water
sources,
including
lakes,
rivers,
seas,
tap
water,
bottled
between
2014
2024.
Results
reveal
that
river
constitutes
largest
share
studies
MP
pollution
(30%),
followed
by
lake
(24%),
sea
(19%),
(17%),
(11%),
reflecting
critical
roles
transport
accumulation.
Seasonal
analysis
indicates
concentrations
peak
wet
season
(38%),
dry
(32%)
transitional
(30%)
seasons.
Spatially,
China
leads
research
globally
USA
(7.8%)
India
(5.9%).
predominantly
composed
polyethylene
(PE),
polypropylene
(PP),
terephthalate
(PET),
with
fibers
fragments
being
most
common
shapes.
Sub-millimeter
(<1
mm)
dominate
globally,
significant
variations
driven
anthropogenic
activities,
industrial
discharge,
factors
such
rainfall
temperature.
The
study
highlights
gaps
understanding
long-term
ecological
impacts
MPs,
emphasizing
need
for
standardized
methodologies,
improved
waste
management,
innovative
mitigation
strategies.
underscores
urgency
addressing
microplastic
through
collaboration
stricter
regulatory
measures.
Language: Английский
Microplastics in Animals: The Silent Invasion
Pollutants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 490 - 497
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Microplastics,
defined
as
plastic
particles
less
than
5
mm
in
size,
have
become
a
pervasive
environmental
contaminant
detected
across
wide
range
of
ecosystems.
While
the
presence
microplastics
marine
life
and
humans
has
been
extensively
documented,
there
remains
significant
gap
understanding
their
full
health
impacts.
Moreover,
effects
on
animals,
particularly
those
close
proximity
to
human
activities,
remain
underexplored,
representing
key
area
for
future
research.
In
this
study,
we
found
high
levels
microplastic
accumulation
animal
tissues,
lungs,
intestines,
reproductive
organs.
Our
results
also
indicate
that
ingestion
occurs
through
multiple
sources,
including
contaminated
food,
water,
air,
reflecting
widespread
distribution.
Evidence
crossing
biological
barriers
accumulating
critical
organ
systems
suggests
potential
long-term
risks
animals
may
implications
food-chain
exposure.
Given
interconnectedness
ecosystems
these
contaminants
enter
food
chain,
raises
serious
concerns
broader
ecological
health.
The
findings
underscore
urgent
need
further
research
clarify
develop
effective
strategies
mitigating
emerging
global
threat.
Language: Английский
Efectos de la Contaminación Plástica en los Ecosistemas Marinos: Un Análisis Actualizado
Horizon Nexus Journal.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 18 - 30
Published: July 31, 2024
Plastic
pollution
in
the
oceans
represents
a
significant
threat
to
marine
biodiversity
and
coastal
ecosystems.
This
study
analyzes
effects
of
microplastics
plastic
debris,
focusing
on
their
impact
species
at
different
trophic
levels
ecosystem
health.
Through
comprehensive
review
scientific
literature
from
databases
such
as
Scopus
Web
Science,
recent
research
toxicological
consequences
plastics
possible
solutions
were
selected.
The
results
show
that
are
ingested
by
wide
variety
organisms,
causing
digestive
blockages,
cell
damage
reproductive
alterations,
well
serving
vectors
chemical
contaminants.
Although
current
policies
have
been
successful
reducing
use
single-use
plastics,
lack
adequate
recycling
composting
infrastructure
limits
effectiveness
these
measures.
concludes
coordinated
global
action,
with
emphasis
transition
circular
economy
development
innovative
technologies,
is
required
mitigate
devastating
impacts
oceans.
Language: Английский
Impacto de la Contaminación Plástica en los Ecosistemas Marinos y su Panorama Actual
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Plastic
pollution
in
the
oceans
represents
a
significant
threat
to
marine
biodiversity
and
coastal
ecosystems.
This
study
analyzes
effects
of
microplastics
plastic
debris,
focusing
on
their
impact
species
at
different
trophic
levels
ecosystem
health.
Through
comprehensive
review
scientific
literature
from
databases
such
as
Scopus
Web
Science,
recent
research
toxicological
consequences
plastics
possible
solutions
were
selected.
The
results
show
that
are
ingested
by
wide
variety
organisms,
causing
digestive
blockages,
cell
damage
reproductive
alterations,
well
serving
vectors
chemical
contaminants.
Although
current
policies
have
been
successful
reducing
use
single-use
plastics,
lack
adequate
recycling
composting
infrastructure
limits
effectiveness
these
measures.
concludes
coordinated
global
action,
with
emphasis
transition
circular
economy
development
innovative
technologies,
is
required
mitigate
devastating
impacts
oceans.
Language: Английский