Journal of Ecological Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 379 - 388
Published: April 4, 2024
The
COVID-19
outbreak
has
significantly
raised
the
amount
of
single-use
mask
waste
in
Indonesia.This
research
intends
to
assess
effect
on
quality
loamy
soil.The
investigation
involved
constructing
a
prototype
using
28-cm
high
column
19
cm
study
utilized
masks
soil,
which
Chili
plants
were
grown
soil
surface.Clean
water
was
employed
for
leaching
process
over
45
days.Soil
samples
from
control,
R1,
R2,
and
R3
reactors
analyzed
laboratory
X-ray
fluorescence
(XRF)
testing
microplastic
identification
groundwater.The
findings
reveal
notable
decline
macro
micronutrients,
namely
1.22%
decrease
silicon
minerals
caused
by
microplastics
interfering
with
plant
metabolic
processes.The
increase
higher
microorganism
mortality,
leading
10.18%
organic
carbon
content
1.47%
reduction
porosity.Microplastics
discovered
an
average
size
0.3
±
1.34
mm.Changes
nutrient
concentrations
physical
properties
indicate
that
introducing
into
through
can
alter
characteristics.Additional
is
required
investigate
disposal
due
ongoing
utilization
disposable
as
personal
safety
equipment.
Micro and Nano Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100237 - 100237
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Investigations
on
microplastic
(MPs)
particles
in
soils
are
extremely
rare,
and
the
published
results
often
lack
comparability
due
to
different
sampling,
extracting,
analytical
approaches
used.
The
current
techniques
for
examining
tiny
MPs
soil
samples
not
particularly
effective,
but
minor
adjustments
method
combinations
should
be
explored.
complexity
of
matrix
presents
challenges
developing
a
standardized
approach
characterizing
removing
them
effectively,
heterogeneity
composition,
variability
their
size/shape,
interactions
with
particles,
background
contamination,
methodological
variations.
This
review
focuses
evaluating
various
methods
extraction,
purification,
identification,
measurement
removal
complex
systems.
A
recommended
methodology
extracting
from
is
proposed,
aiming
provide
systematic
recovery
identification.
Furthermore,
article
discusses
sampling
plans,
drying
sieving
techniques,
density
separation
methods,
special
emphasis
photocatalytic
removal.
also
addresses
encountered
such
analyses
suggests
possible
solutions,
followed
by
future
prospects.
Additionally,
importance
environment
highlighted,
underscoring
need
effective
methodologies
tackling
this
pressing
issue.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 111879 - 111879
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs),
defined
as
plastic
debris,
smaller
than
<5
mm,
are
viewed
persistent
contaminants
that
significantly
modify
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
biodiversity
by
altering
soil
microbiota,
structure,
functions.
This
paper
summarizes
MPs'
interactions
with
various
pollutants,
including
heavy
metals
pesticides,
also
addressing
socio-economic
impacts,
such
reduced
agricultural
yields
threats
to
regional
fisheries.
The
study
emphasizes
the
need
for
an
on
basis
of
waste
management
model
mitigate
these
effects,
advocating
collaborative
efforts
among
stakeholders.
Also,
interdisciplinary
studies
incorporating
material
sciences,
ecology,
environmental
policy
essential
confront
challenges
MPs
ecological
services.
Additionally,
review
highlights
how
can
serve
vectors
toxins
damage
health
species
survival.
overview
underscores
a
complex
interplay
between
systems,
urgency
harnessing
pollution
protecting
ecosystem
integrity
sustainability.
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(22), P. 3965 - 3965
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Water
is
our
most
precious
resource,
and
its
responsible
management
utilization
are
paramount
in
the
face
of
ever-growing
environmental
challenges
[...]
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 3535 - 3535
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
The
continuous
production
and
widespread
applications
of
synthetic
plastics
their
waste
present
immense
environmental
challenges
damage
living
systems.
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
great
concern
in
various
ecosystems
due
to
high
stability
decomposition
into
smaller
fragments
such
as
nano-plastics
(NPs).
Nevertheless,
MPs
NPs
can
be
removed
from
the
environment
using
several
physical,
chemical,
microbiological
methods.
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
narrative
literature
review,
which
aims
explore
types
NPs,
sources,
fate,
toxicity,
impact
on
human
health
environment.
To
achieve
this
aim,
employed
review
methodology.
In
addition,
it
summarizes
methods
sample
collection
analysis
techniques.
Remediation
strategies
for
removal
are
assessed
compared.
Furthermore,
highlights
interlinkages
between
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)—specifically
SDG
14—and
plastic
pollution.
Overall,
priority
research
field
impacts
ecological
is
must
will
enable
scientific
polices
driven
by
global
collaboration
governance
turn
develop
tools
methodologies
that
measure
risk
