Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(9), P. 2963 - 2981
Published: April 2, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
decades,
the
ubiquity
of
micro
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
pollution
has
emerged
as
a
global
concern
due
to
its
potential
risks
both
ecological
human
health.
The
detrimental
effects
MNPs
have
resulted
in
significant
changes
physicochemical
biological
properties
terrestrial
soil
benthic
sediment.
These
alterations
led
disrupted
nutrient
cycle,
future
climate
hazards,
further
impacts
on
ecosystem
services.
This
review
aims
discuss
possible
origins,
composition,
abundance,
life
transport
processes
aquatic
ecosystems.
It
seeks
understand
health
associated
with
explores
their
implications
for
biodiversity
conservation
Moreover,
this
highlights
advanced
analytical
techniques
used
detect
quantify
MNPs.
suggests
policy
frameworks
combat
natural
environments.
findings
are
intended
assist
environmentalists,
microbiologists,
hydrologists,
policymakers
identifying
scientific
gaps
pragmatic
solutions
reduce
pollution.
Future
research
should
investigate
intake
mechanism
impact
plants
different
ecosystems,
well
food
chains
will
ensure
that
can
be
timely
mitigated.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(10), P. e20440 - e20440
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Microplastics,
measuring
less
than
5
mm
in
diameter,
are
now
found
various
environmental
media,
including
soil,
water,
and
air,
have
infiltrated
the
food
chain,
ultimately
becoming
a
part
of
human
diet.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
examination
intricate
nexus
between
microplastics
health,
thereby
contributing
to
existing
knowledge
on
subject.
Sources
microplastics,
microfibers
from
textiles,
personal
care
products,
wastewater
treatment
plants,
among
others,
were
assessed.
The
meticulously
examined
diverse
routes
microplastic
exposure—ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact—offering
insights
into
associated
health
risks.
Notably,
ingestion
has
been
linked
gastrointestinal
disturbances,
endocrine
disruption,
potential
transmission
pathogenic
bacteria.
Inhalation
airborne
emerges
as
critical
concern,
with
possible
implications
for
respiratory
cardiovascular
health.
Dermal
contact,
although
explored,
raises
prospect
skin
irritation
allergic
reactions.
impacts
COVID-19
pollution
also
highlighted.
Throughout
manuscript,
need
deeper
mechanistic
understanding
interactions
systems
is
emphasized,
underscoring
urgency
further
research
public
awareness.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
474, P. 145715 - 145715
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Micro/nanoplastics
(MPs/NPs)
are
widespread
and
pose
a
significant
threat
to
the
environment.
Conventional
polymeric
membrane
filtration
struggles
completely
remove
MPs/NPs
from
water
wastewater.
However,
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)-based
membranes
have
gained
attention
due
their
potential
in
tunable
hydrophilicity,
pore
structure,
low
surface
roughness,
dual
charge,
compatibility
with
matrix
materials,
resistance
biofouling.
This
article
critically
analyzes
factors
affecting
performance
of
MOF
removing
MPs/NPs,
interaction
mechanism,
limitations
conventional
systems,
advantages
membranes.
Despite
promising
potential,
MOF-based
also
face
challenges
such
as
re-aggregation
nanoparticles,
cross-contamination
during
poor
structural
stability.
paper
discusses
how
mitigate
these
problems
by
incorporating
different
materials
MOFs.
Overall,
high
Separation and Purification Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
354, P. 128813 - 128813
Published: July 20, 2024
The
extensive
production
and
application
of
plastic
in
recent
decades
has
resulted
the
presence
microplastics
(MPs)
different
water
bodies.
Considered
as
contaminants
emerging
concern
(CECs),
MPs
are
accessible
to
a
wide
range
organisms
can
act
vectors
for
transport
other
persistent
organic
pollutants.
existing
technologies
remove
from
wastewaters
prevent
their
intrusion
nature,
still
present
several
limitations,
resulting
an
urgent
need
develop
novel,
fast,
cost-effective
greener
alternatives.
In
this
work,
magnetophoretic
capture
by
assembly
with
magnetic
nanoparticles
through
either
electrostatic
interactions
or
molecular
forces
is
investigated.
For
experimental
assessment,
were
synthesized
hydrothermal
coprecipitation
solvothermal
decomposition
methods,
while
polyethylene
(PE)
microspheres
selected
model
microplastic
As
noteworthy
novelty,
thermal
particles
functionalized
amino
groups
sodium
alginate
(SA),
respectively,
modification
surface
properties
enhanced
MPs.
After
preliminary
experiments,
concentration
1.3
g
L-1
contact
time
20
min
between
MPs,
operating
conditions
assess
influence
functional
on
performance.
variables
process
was
also
evaluated,
including
synthesis
method,
pH
medium,
varied
4–8,
constituents
that
may
be
Results
demonstrated
types
polar
make
them
interact
towards
attraction
forces,
considerably
enhancing
performance
bare
nanoparticles.
This
work
represents
step
forward
development
new
reliable
techniques
environmentally
friendly
polluted
waters.
