The Invisible Threat: Understanding Effects of Micro- and Nano-Plastics on Human Health and Environment DOI Creative Commons
Arindam Chakraborty,

Rima Mondal,

Saheli Ali

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Micro- and nano-plastic (MNPs) pollution has now become a global environmental threat that persisted for the past few decades. Although large-scale experimental research evidence is still lacking, it been found from works micro- significant negative impact not only on environment but also human health well-being. This review aims to understand three main routes of exposure MNPs: ingestion, inhalation, dermal contact. It further demonstrates potential through which these MNPs are translocated different tissues such as lungs, intestines, skin, damaging organ systems. correlation with studies conducted both in vivo animal models vitro human-derived cell culture methods. Long-term could cause respiratory, excretory, immunogenic, gastrointestinal, endocrine disruption. Some available reports suggest prolonged humans lead oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, reproductive problems, congenital deformities embryos, even some forms cancers. direct supporting all effects wellness very limited, extensive needed support claims quantitatively assess threats future might endanger civilization.

Language: Английский

Effects of biodegradable (PBAT/PLA) and conventional (LDPE) mulch film residues on bacterial communities and metabolic functions in different agricultural soils DOI
Zhe Xu,

Bijun Zheng,

Yichen Yang

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 472, P. 134425 - 134425

Published: April 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Biodegradable Mulch Films on Melon Production and Quality under Mediterranean Field Conditions DOI Creative Commons
Mohamed Houssemeddine Sellami, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano

et al.

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 2075 - 2075

Published: Sept. 11, 2024

This study examines the effects of biodegradable mulches on melon production and quality in a Mediterranean environment, specifically focusing Mater-Bi Ecovio comparison to conventional (low-density polyethylene) LDPE mulch. Biodegradable influenced soil temperature, with maintaining higher maximum temperatures conducive crop growth, while exhibited lower beneficial hot summer months. Results revealed significant increase yield mulches, both demonstrating yields at approximately 20.41 t ha−1, showing an improvement 23.4% compared LDPE. Although mulching did not impact number, weight, or distal diameter marketable fruits, it affected apical diameter, Ecovio-treated plants displaying 8.4% larger average all treatments. Furthermore, fruit parameters such as consistency, pulp thickness, sugar content, anti-oxidant activity, exhibiting best performance. Since possess strengths weaknesses, selecting optimal mulch depends farmer’s specific objectives local growing conditions. Overall, suggests that particularly Ecovio, offer sustainable alternative traditional plastic films, contributing environmental preservation enhancing agricultural settings.

Language: Английский

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2
Biodegradable mulching films affect soil temperature and agronomic performance of open field eggplant in hot-arid environments. DOI Creative Commons
Nicolò Iacuzzi, Noemi Tortorici,

Di Mola Ida

et al.

Italian Journal of Agronomy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100025 - 100025

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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1
Impacts of Microplastics on Zooplankton DOI Creative Commons
Somnath Das,

Dipak Kumar Tamili,

Nithar Ranjan Madhu

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

In the aquatic food chain, microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous. The presence of in water and physicochemical properties can likely affect biota. environment determines structure zooplankton community. pollution ecosystems by is widespread. Aquatic various larger animal species (reptiles, birds, mammals) have been affected due to consumption plastic fibres through chains. Concentration increasing day with resulting from urban sewage discharges, industrial effluents, anthropogenic activities. Microplastics absorbed fish that consume plankton, which amplified other organisms. total, we surveyed 57 research papers on zooplankton. Zooplankton diversity an area be used assess contamination, particularly nutrient-rich eutrophication particular area. may interfere production endocrinological hormones humans. future, this will a great hazard human beings. Microplastic (<5mm length) polyethene or polypropylene polystyrene nature white red blue colour. study examines water, importance ecosystem, microplastic concentration report. As result assessment, national international authorities able range stakeholders, make decisions build policies benefit many stakeholders.

Language: Английский

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How Plastics Affect the Marine Environment: Its Sources, Threats, and Consequences, Potential Countermeasures for a Healthy Ocean Environment DOI Creative Commons

Anirban Pandey,

Aloke Saha,

Biswajit Ganguly

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The vast majority of modern consumer goods are made plastic. They play a significant role in practically every product category and widely incorporated into living. But nowadays, plastic makes up portion litter is documented the context marine environment. Globally, pollution acknowledged as serious problem for coastal ecosystems. A major worldwide concern that affects industry, tourism, life, human health unusual ongoing build-up growing contaminants aquatic These pollutants have potential to directly or indirectly impair ecological processes. Even though has numerous advantages, it obvious society’s dependence on plastics be addressed. On other hand, substitute materials products ways reduce release also need evaluated ensure their qualities effects environment more favorable.

Language: Английский

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1
The Impact of Microplastics on Fish Poses a Threat to Human Health DOI Creative Commons
Biplab Bhowmik,

Lisa Basu

Published: March 20, 2024

With the growth of human population, production and usage plastics are also increasing. Overuse has adverse effects on environment. Underwater fragment into microplastics (MPs). This MP is a major cause concern as pollutant in aquatic ecosystems. Microplastic contamination not newly discovered problem, but it still crucial issue to discuss. exposure poses great threat fish health. MPs can organ damage, toxic responses, behavioral changes, so on. Additionally, ingestion by directly or indirectly affects lives. Microplastics enter body large amounts through consumption. The accumulation within wide range toxicological negative consequences. control strategies for microplastic their infancy. More detailed study needed about nature order mitigate effects.

Language: Английский

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0
Enhanced Performance of Cow Dung Paper Mulch Films Through Cationic Starch Modification for Sustainable Agriculture DOI Open Access
Mengyang Wang,

Shuhang Deng,

Jun Huang

et al.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 142(11)

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

ABSTRACT The extensive utilization of plastic mulch and the lack adequate recycling treatment have caused severe environmental pollution. Plant fiber agricultural film has received much attention in academic research, exploration cow dung fibers as a potential source for preparation been rarely discussed. Herein, were used to create biodegradable paper films. Cationic starch powder was applied modify through two methods: immersion brushing. dissolved warm water at concentrations 1, 2, 3 wt%, then heated 90°C, before application. This resulted uniformly coated, film. cationic observed fill gaps between fibers, leading uniform coating on their surfaces. optimal tensile strength film, which 3.576 MPa, achieved with 2 wt% content, suggesting that enhances bond improves film's overall performance.

Language: Английский

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0
Qualitative and Quantitative Assay of Coliform Bacteria in Different Water Samples & Their Role in Sustainable Development DOI Creative Commons
Shrijeet Kayal, Sagar Verma,

Sreenu Appikonda

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Coliform bacteria are a different group of microorganisms that inhabit water, soil, and the gastrointestinal tracts mammals. They’re extensively used as index organisms to assess microbiological quality water food. frequently associated with fecal impurity can indicate presence pathogens pose threat human health. Understanding distribution, characteristics coliform is pivotal for assessing quality, food safety enforcing applicable public health measures.

Language: Английский

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Impact of plastic pollution on faunal survival with probable sustainable solutions DOI Creative Commons
Srinjoy Das, Debashmita Mandal, Kaustav Chakraborty

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Every day, millions of tons plastic waste are produced by humans which causes severe impacts on our ecosystem and biodiversity. Nowadays is the main anthropogenic material globally due to irrational production, inappropriate unscientific disposal, inadequate recycling management plastic. As a result, fauna terrestrial aquatic ecosystems both in danger pollution. Birds an important part biodiversity they affected Nowadays, birds use debris for different purposes ultimately death birds. Plastic occupies global landscape has parallel species insects. Bees have started plastics as brood material. Marine land mammals severely pollution emergency coral reefs all food webs do exist at reefs. day many fish lose their life suffocation from entering bags eating or entangling debris. harmful effects amphibians reptiles such habitat disruption, disease transmission, reproductive physical health problems, etc. In this book chapter, we discussed effect types faunal survival well diversity also probable sustainable solutions save mother earth its

Language: Английский

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0
The Invisible Threat: Understanding Effects of Micro- and Nano-Plastics on Human Health and Environment DOI Creative Commons
Arindam Chakraborty,

Rima Mondal,

Saheli Ali

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Micro- and nano-plastic (MNPs) pollution has now become a global environmental threat that persisted for the past few decades. Although large-scale experimental research evidence is still lacking, it been found from works micro- significant negative impact not only on environment but also human health well-being. This review aims to understand three main routes of exposure MNPs: ingestion, inhalation, dermal contact. It further demonstrates potential through which these MNPs are translocated different tissues such as lungs, intestines, skin, damaging organ systems. correlation with studies conducted both in vivo animal models vitro human-derived cell culture methods. Long-term could cause respiratory, excretory, immunogenic, gastrointestinal, endocrine disruption. Some available reports suggest prolonged humans lead oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, reproductive problems, congenital deformities embryos, even some forms cancers. direct supporting all effects wellness very limited, extensive needed support claims quantitatively assess threats future might endanger civilization.

Language: Английский

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0