Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
279, P. 116518 - 116518
Published: May 30, 2024
Microplastics
(MP)
can
influence
a
plethora
of
fungal
species
within
the
rhizosphere.
Nevertheless,
there
are
few
studies
on
direct
impacts
MPs
soil
fungi
and
their
intricate
interplay
with
plants.
Here,
we
investigated
impact
polyethylene
microspheres
(PEMS)
ecological
interactions
between
Fusarium
solani,
plant
pathogenic
fungus,
Trichoderma
viride,
growth
promotor,
rhizosphere
Solanum
lycopersicum
(tomato).
Spores
F.
solani
T.
viride
were
pre-incubated
PEMS
at
two
concentrations,
100
1000
mg
L
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
363, P. 142933 - 142933
Published: July 26, 2024
Microbiological
degradation
of
polymers
offers
a
promising
approach
for
mitigating
environmental
plastic
pollution.
This
study
(i)
elucidated
the
diversity
and
structure
bacterial
microbiomes
from
distinct
environments
(landfill
soil,
sewage
sludge,
river
water)
characterized
by
specific
physicochemical
parameters,
(ii)
utilized
environment-derived
microbial
cultures
enriched
with
microplastics
(MPs)
to
investigate
identify
culturable
strains
contributing
plastisphere.
We
found
that
alpha
was
notably
higher
in
water
(∼20%)
compared
landfill
soil
sludge.
Dominant
phyla
included
Pseudomonadota
sludge
(39.1%)
(23.7%),
while
Actinomycetota
prevailed
(38.5%).
A
multistage
experiment,
involving
successive
subcultures
exposed
polypropylene
(PP),
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC),
polycarbonate
(PC),
polylactic
acid
(PLA),
facilitated
assessment
MPs
processes.
Analysis
carbonyl
indices
CIs
FTIR
spectra
revealed
substantial
structural
changes
treatment
PVC-landfill
as
well
PLA-
PC-sludge
cultures.
Further,
using
source
microorganisms,
obtained
17
degraders
14
6
water.
Remarkably,
similar
genera
were
isolated
across
regardless
substrate
used
Among
37
identified
strains,
predominated
(64.86%)
accompanied
Bacteroidota
(16.22%),
(13.51%),
Bacillota
(5.41%).
highlights
complex
relationship
between
microbiome
biodegradation
efficiency
plastics,
showing
potential
communities
pollution
management.
Microbial Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
87(1)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
Despite
some
effectiveness
of
wastewater
treatment
processes,
microplastics
accumulate
in
sewage
sludge
and
their
further
use
may
contribute
to
the
release
plastic
into
environment.
There
is
an
urgent
need
reduce
amount
sludge.
Plastic
particles
serve
as
solid
substrates
for
various
microorganisms,
promoting
formation
microbial
biofilms
with
different
metabolic
activities.
The
biofilm
environment
associated
will
determine
efficiency
especially
biological
methods,
mechanisms
organic
compound
conversion.
A
significant
source
land
application
from
plants.
detrimental
impact
affects
soil
enzymatic
activity,
flora,
fauna,
plant
production.
This
review
article
summarizes
development
research
related
discusses
issue
microplastic
introduction
Given
that
can
contain
complex
composite
polymers
form
a
plastisphere,
needed
understand
potential
environmental
impact,
pathogenicity,
characteristics
systems.
also
physicochemical
properties
plants
role
formation.
Then,
explained
these
on
possibility
surface
due
peculiar
structure
microorganisms
characterized
what
factors
enable
specific
plastisphere
It
highlights
basic
information
about
assess
toxicity
more
rationally,
enabling
better
pollution
control
regulatory
standards
manage
entering
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
917, P. 170468 - 170468
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Micro-
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
are
currently
ubiquitous
in
the
ecosystems,
freshwater
biota
is
still
insufficiently
studied
to
understand
global
fate,
transport
paths,
consequences
of
their
presence.
Thus,
this
study,
we
investigated
role
bivalves
a
trophic
transfer
MPs
NPs
an
experimental
food
chain.
The
chain
consisted
terrestrial
non-selective
detritivore
Dendrobaena
(Eisenia)
sp.,
benthic
filter
feeder
Unio
tumidus,
detritivore-collectors
Asellus
aquaticus
or
Gammarus
sp.
Animals
were
exposed
different
fluorescently
labeled
micro-
(PMMA
20
μm,
nanoPS
15–18
nm,
100
PS
1
μm
PE
from
cosmetics)
as
well
faeces
animals
plastics
assess
influence
on
environmental
transportation,
availability
biota,
bioaccumulation
supplied
particles.
Damaged
intact
fluorescent
particles
observed
detritivores
droppings
aquatic
feeders,
respectively.
They
also
present
guts
crustaceans
which
fed
with
bivalve
droppings.
Bivalves
(Unio
additionally
pictorum,
Sphaerium
corneum)
produced
containing
nanoparticles
filtered
suspension
deposited
them
onto
tank
bottom,
making
available
for
broader
feeding
guilds
(e.g.
collectors,
like
crustaceans).
Finally,
natural
ageing
its
morphological
changes,
leakage
labelling,
agglomeration
demonstrated.
That
supports
our
hypothesis
crucial
characterization
physical
chemical
materials
adequately
understanding
mechanisms
interaction
biota.
Microscopical
methods
(confocal,
fluorescent,
scanning
electron)
Raman
FT-IR
spectroscopy
used
track
particles'
passage
web
monitor
structural
changes
MPs'
NPs'
surface.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 1898 - 1898
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Illegal
landfills
should
be
continuously
monitored
to
avoid
such
risks
and
become
part
of
an
environmental
risk
management
strategy.
The
aim
this
study
was
therefore
assess
the
impact
illegal
landfill
on
microbiological,
biochemical,
physicochemical
status
soil
as
a
function
land
use
distance
c
ollection
around
landfill.
area
from
which
samples
were
taken
in
central
Poland
(Central
Europe).
condition
assessed
basis
microbiological
biochemical
indicators
properties
soil.
It
found
that
significantly
affects
environment,
confirmed
by
values
properties.
factors
affected
type
landfill,
Microbiological,
vicinity
can
very
useful
predicting
environment
human
health.
studies
presented
used
for
planning
sustainable
waste
management.
