Analysis of microplastics in the estuary lying along the coastal belt of the Arabian Sea
Megha Sunil,
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N Mithun,
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Guruprasad Kalthur
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et al.
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100804 - 100804
Published: June 24, 2024
The
significant
impact
of
microplastics
in
the
marine
environment
has
sparked
global
concern.
These
tiny
plastic
particles
travel
from
land
to
estuary
through
rivers,
where
they
become
intricately
distributed
within
estuarine
dynamics.
spatial
distribution
debris
and
sedimentation
is
mainly
influenced
by
dynamics
estuary,
posing
a
scientific
challenge
that
demands
immediate
attention.
main
objective
this
study
analyse
microplastic
contamination
water
samples
collected
Azhikkal
Kannur,
India,
subsequent
establishment
seaport
region,
using
home
assembled
micro-Raman
spectrometer.
This
research
sheds
light
on
extensive
prevalence
detected
vicinity
estuary's
entrance,
with
specific
focus
consequences
construction
surrounding
region.
Within
surveyed
considerable
quantity
1260
1480
anthropogenic
were
identified.
predominant
varieties
observed
particular
area
consist
polystyrene
(38%),
polysulfone
(5%),
polypropylene
(1%),
polyethylene
terephthalate
(1%).
discovered
region
consisted
fragments
(82%)
fibers
(15%),
varying
sizes
10
100
μm
(36%),
resulting
higher
surface
volume
ratio.
existence
red
blue
pigments,
such
as
copper
phthalocyanine
indigo
blue,
pollution
causing
alarm
over
potential
harmful
organisms
rely
these
ecosystems.
identification
pigments
aquatic
environments
across
entire
nation
not
been
adequately
pursued.
Additionally,
delves
into
spread
murky
setting,
considering
sea
wind
alterations
buoyancy
following
formation
biofilm
their
surface.
leads
acquiring
hydrophilic
characteristics
turbid
environment.
Language: Английский
Machine learning and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectra for antimicrobial resistance prediction: A systematic review of recent advancements and future development
Journal of Chromatography A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1734, P. 465262 - 465262
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Language: Английский
Activated Persulfate Oxidation as Pretreatment for Quantification of Microplastics in Natural Water
Yun-Jeong Lee,
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Jin Ho Chung,
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Jiyoon Cho
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et al.
ACS ES&T Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
The
detrimental
impact
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
natural
water
on
human
health
and
the
environment
has
directed
considerable
attention
toward
development
corresponding
quantification
methods.
However,
accurate
MPs
requires
a
meticulous
sample
pretreatment
to
distinguish
them
from
other
particulates.
To
address
this
need,
we
developed
rapid
simple
procedure
based
heat-
base-activated
persulfate
oxidation,
coupled
with
fluorescence
microscopy.
conditions
were
optimized
by
adjusting
reaction
temperature
base
concentration.
brief
(15
min)
treatment
effectively
degraded
nonplastic
microparticles
(non-MPs)
but
minimally
affected
physicochemical
properties
polyethylene
(PE)-MPs.
Consequently,
pretreating
mixture
PE-MPs
non-MPs
deionized
(DI)
various
waters
enabled
selective
PE-MPs.
Furthermore,
polypropylene
(PP),
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC),
poly(methyl
methacrylate)
(PMMA)-MPs,
UV-aged
underwent
negligible
changes
during
treatment,
thereby
indicating
feasibility
using
method
across
types
MPs.
In
addition,
simulated
considering
formation
biofilms
adsorption
impurities,
both
which
can
interfere
MP
analysis.
activated
oxidation
separated
bioaggregated
into
individual
particles
degrading
removed
adsorbed
such
as
organic
matter
clay
minerals,
surfaces
Language: Английский
Intrinsic and Acquired Antimicrobial Resistomes in Plant Microbiomes: Implications for Agriculture and Public Health
Denis Kiplimo,
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Romano Mwirichia,
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Wisnu Adi Wicaksono
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et al.
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
poses
a
significant
threat
to
both
human
and
environmental
health.
Before
intervention,
the
natural
resistome
existed
in
relatively
balanced
state,
mainly
regulated
by
microbial
interactions
factors.
However,
continuous
use
of
antimicrobials
other
novel
entities
(chemicals
or
biological
substances)
agricultural
production
clinical
settings
has
resulted
huge
release
residual
into
environment.
This
may
lead
decrease
diversity
an
increase
selection
pressure.
The
outcome
is
alteration
with
mobile
clinically
relevant
antibiotic
genes
(ARGs),
posing
risk
In
sector,
emergence
AMR
result
multiple
mechanisms.
It
involves
intricate
between
activities,
factors
processes.
Direct
exposure
antibiotic‐resistant
bacteria
ARGs
produce
particularly
raw
eaten
vegetables,
salad,
herbs
fruits
facilitate
spread
humans
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
fresh
microbiomes.
focuses
on
impact
practices
risks
associated
More
importantly,
this
highlights
several
mitigation
strategies
future
interventions
for
better
understanding
ARG
transmission
within
food
systems.
Language: Английский
Spread Performance and Underlying Mechanisms of Pathogenic Bacteria and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Adhered on Microplastics in the Sediments of Different Urban Water Bodies
Jingxi Shu,
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Siyu Hou,
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Hong Cao
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Occurrence and risks of emerging pollutants in water bodies
Lan‐Anh Phan Thi,
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Luong Thi Mai Ly,
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Huu‐Tuan Do
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et al.
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 36
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
A Bibliometric Analysis of Toxicological Impacts of Microplastics in the Environment.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 24, 2023
Abstract
Plastic
has
been
known
as
an
artificial
polymer
whereas
environmental
microplastics
become
a
global
concern.
Microplastics
are
reported
to
cause
immunotoxicity
in
human
through
gut
deposition
and
entering
the
bloodstream.
This
study
is
comprehensive
indication
of
recent
research
on
toxicity
gastrointestinal
system.
We
performed
bibliographic
analysis
using
VOS
viewer
software,
analyzed
data
received
their
impact
health
which
grown
exponentially
since
2016.
Recent
findings
also
support
microplastic
combination
with
heavy
metals.
The
smaller
particle
size
other
factors
enhanced
adsorption
ability
contamination
such
metals
increased
bioaccumulation.
Such
toxic
complexes
concern
natural
ecosystems,
so
biologists
more
focused
it.
Few
reports
demonstrated,
biofilm
formation
surfaces
might
greater
well
risks.
Notably,
terms
determining
tissues
several
analytical
techniques
still
limited
some
extent.
Future
should
be
quantification
tissues,
combined
effect
contaminants,
effects
pre-existing
diseases.
boosts
understanding
potential
impacts
nano-plastic
Language: Английский