Recent advances and future technologies in nano-microplastics detection
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
37(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025
The
degradation
of
mismanaged
plastic
waste
in
the
environment
results
formation
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs),
which
pose
significant
risks
to
ecosystems
human
health.
These
particles
are
pervasive,
detected
even
remote
regions,
can
enter
food
chain,
accumulating
organisms
causing
harm
depending
on
factors
such
as
particle
load,
exposure
dose,
presence
co-contaminants.
Detecting
analyzing
NMPs
present
unique
challenges,
particularly
size
decreases,
making
them
increasingly
difficult
identify.
Moreover,
absence
standardized
protocols
for
their
detection
analysis
further
hinders
comprehensive
assessments
environmental
biological
impacts.
This
review
provides
a
detailed
overview
latest
advancements
technologies
sampling,
separation,
measurement,
quantification
NMPs.
It
highlights
promising
approaches,
supported
by
practical
examples
from
recent
studies,
while
critically
addressing
persistent
challenges
characterization,
analysis.
work
examines
cutting-edge
developments
nanotechnology-based
detection,
integrated
spectro-microscopic
techniques,
AI-driven
classification
algorithms,
offering
solutions
bridge
gaps
NMP
research.
By
exploring
state-of-the-art
methodologies
presenting
future
perspectives,
this
valuable
insights
improving
capabilities
at
micro-
nanoscale,
enabling
more
effective
across
diverse
contexts.
Язык: Английский
Nanoplastics and microplastics released from an enzyme-embedded biodegradable polyester during hydrolysis
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
489, С. 137640 - 137640
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2025
Язык: Английский
Chemical Reactivity of Weathered Nanoplastics and Their Interactions with Heavy Metals
Environmental Science Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Nanoplastics
(NPs)
are
chemically
reactive
following
abiotic
and
biotic
weathering
processes.
These
weathered
NPs
have
the
potential
to
facilitate
transformation
of
legacy
contaminants,
such
as
heavy
metals.
Язык: Английский
Exposure of Bromus hordeaceus to fossil- and plant-based micro- and nanoplastics: Impacts and plant-plastic interactions vary depending on polymer type and growth phase
Chemosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
368, С. 143715 - 143715
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Plastic
pollution,
especially
pollution
by
micro-
and
nanoplastics,
is
now
considered
a
potential
threat
to
all
ecosystems,
including
terrestrial
ecosystems
such
as
grassland
habitats.
This
study
investigated
the
impacts
of
nano-sized
plastics
on
Bromus
hordeaceus,
common
grass
species
in
European
grasslands.
The
micro
nanoparticles
were
fossil-based
polyethylene
(PE)
or
plant-based
polybutylene
adipate
terephthalate
(PBAT),
these
two
used
at
different
concentrations.
Here,
we
report
data
plant
development
plastic-plant
interactions
from
experiments,
(1)
an
vitro
experiment
test
seed
germination
establishment
(2)
soil
specifically
form
perforation.
Results
indicate
that
while
success
was
unaffected
plastic
type,
presence
particle
types
acted
stimulant,
increasing
total
length
radicles
sprouts
germinated
seeds.
Conversely,
results
showed
growth
hordeaceus
negatively
affected
microPBAT
during
pot
assay.
Microscopic
analysis
confirmed
structures
interacted
with
particles
via
adsorption
demonstrates
for
first
time
ability
roots
penetrate
plastics,
particles.
Overall,
our
concludes
both
nano-plastics
can
influence
growth,
effects
varying
based
concentration,
phase.
Further
research
crucial
fully
understand
intricate
between
microplastics,
properties,
development.
Язык: Английский