Microplastics as vectors of organic pollutants in aquatic environment: A review on mechanisms, numerical models, and influencing factors

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 887, P. 164008 - 164008

Published: May 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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Tracing the Footprint of Microplastics: Transport Mechanism, Degradation, and Remediation in Marine Environment

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

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Screening of Microplastics in Aquaculture Systems (Fish, Mussel, and Water Samples) by FTIR, Scanning Electron Microscopy–Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Micro-Raman Spectroscopies

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(17), P. 9705 - 9705

Published: Aug. 28, 2023

In the last decade, plastic waste has become one of main threats to marine ecosystems and their biodiversity due its abundance increased persistence. Microplastics can be classified as either primary, i.e., fabricated for commercial use, or secondary, resulting from fragmentation/weathering processes larger pieces in environment. general, microplastics are detected a number aquatic organisms (e.g., fish, bivalves, mollusks, etc.) with alarming effects on health. Therefore, present work focuses detection identification fish species (Dicentrarchus labrax, Sparus aurata) mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) aquaculture systems since these largely commercially available consumption. addition, seawater was also screened types polymers well aging. The experimental protocol biota samples contains digestion step using Fenton’s reagent (0.05 M FeSO4⋅7H2O 30% H2O2 at volume ratio 1:1) remove organic material followed by filtration density separation where sample mixed saturated ZnCl2 solution separate microplastic particles heavier material. For (sampled net sampler), only sieving stainless steel sieves silica filters applied. Detection polymeric composition achieved through combined use micro-Raman analysis, Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy tandem Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Microplastic 16 ± 1.7 items/individual 22 2.1 sea bass, 40 3.9 bream, polyethylene (74.4%) being most polymer type, while polyethylene-co-vinyl acetate (65%), polyvinyl-butyral (36.8%), polyvinyl alcohol (20%), polybutyl methacrylate (15.8%) were lesser extent. isolated films (30%), fragments fibers some them derived foams (20%). Also, seawater-recovered microplastics, relatively high degree oxidation (carbonyl index > 0.31) observed, which further confirmed results Finally, images showed various morphological characteristics (cracks, cavities, burrs) surfaces attributed environmental exposure.

Language: Английский

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Assessing Microplastics and Nanoparticles in the Surface Seawater of Venice Lagoon—Part I: Methodology of Research

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).

Language: Английский

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Evaluating Solutions to Marine Plastic Pollution

Environments, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 86 - 86

Published: March 12, 2025

The pollution of the oceans by plastic waste is one major environmental problems our time. It estimated that there are millions tons polymers floating on surface oceans, concentrated in several large accumulations so-called islands. main consequence marine negative impact ecosystems and wildlife. microplastics can be ingested organisms transferred through food chain, potentially having harmful effects human health. Humanity needs to take immediate action reduce high number plastics end up otherwise consequences for humanity will irreversible. In view this scenario, present bibliometric review reflects a growing global commitment sustainability. Major areas research, including data-driven models management, technological innovations circular economy health, exemplify diverse strategies being employed promote Integrating advanced technologies with sustainable practices crucial footprint mitigate its adverse both

Language: Английский

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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

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Phthalate esters and nonylphenols in fractionated marine harbor phytoplankton and concentrations of microplastics in seawater

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 76, P. 103614 - 103614

Published: May 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Determination of Bisphenol A (BPA) in the Port of Gdynia Waters Using Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

Water, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 2958 - 2958

Published: Aug. 16, 2023

This paper presents a procedure for the determination of bisphenol A (BPA) in seawater. Gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used as analytical method, preceded by analyte isolation via solid-phase extraction (SPE). Initially, best conditions extraction, derivatization, and GC-MS analysis were established. The need derivatization BPA investigated, this reason, two methods sample preparation compared: without step. parameters compared each other, more efficient method chosen marine water samples. Afterwards, validation process carried out following determined: limit detection (LOD), quantification (LOQ), linearity, precision, reproducibility, repeatability. Finally, results samples collected from five harbor basins Port Gdynia using an unmanned mobile research unit, HydroDron-1, presented. identified concentrations ranged 0.01 µg/L to 0.03 µg/L, depending on investigated area.

Language: Английский

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Innovations and insights in environmental monitoring and assessment in port areas

Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 70, P. 101472 - 101472

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in ports worldwide: Environmental concerns or overestimated pollution levels?

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54(24), P. 1803 - 1826

Published: July 1, 2024

Plastic pollution, a pervasive environmental crisis, arises from the improper disposal of non-biodegradable plastics, endangering species and ecosystems worldwide. While microplastics (MPs) have been extensively studied in various ecosystems, they received scant attention port environments, despite their presence. This review selected published articles conducted ports worldwide between 2010 2024 to determine concentration, accumulation characteristics, driving factors. A total 57 studies across 78 met selection criteria, examining water, sediment, biota 49, 51, 23 ports, respectively. The average concentrations MPs water collected by net grab sampling, fish, invertebrates were approximately 39.2 ± 68.4 items/m3, 4100.7 5761.8 243.6 240.2 items/kg, 26.1 21.1 items/individual, 9.4 8.1 items/individual worldwide, Asia Americas exhibited highest concentration all media. dominant MP morphotypes included fibers, fragments, films, foams, pellets, spheres, with sizes frequently 1 1000 μm 5 mm sediments. Port structures presence rivers are key drivers accumulation. pollution poses potential ecological health risks. Among 23% had numbers sediment greater than predicted no effect (PNEC). capability adsorb other contaminants pose threat human health.

Language: Английский

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