From plankton to fish: The multifaceted threat of microplastics in freshwater environments
Aquatic Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
279, С. 107242 - 107242
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
Язык: Английский
Microplastics pollution in the marine environment: A review of sources, impacts and mitigation
Manzari Kushwaha,
Shiv Shankar,
Divya Goel
и другие.
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
209, С. 117109 - 117109
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2024
Язык: Английский
Review and future outlook for the removal of microplastics by physical, biological and chemical methods in water bodies and wastewaters
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
197(4)
Опубликована: Март 19, 2025
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
a
major
global
environmental
problem
due
to
their
accelerated
distribution
throughout
different
environments.
Their
widespread
presence
is
potential
threat
the
ecosystems
because
they
alter
natural
interaction
among
constituent
elements.
MPs
are
considered
as
emergent
pollutants
huge
amount
existing
in
environment
and
by
toxic
effects
can
cause
living
beings.
The
removal
of
from
water
bodies
wastewaters
control
strategy
that
needs
be
implemented
present
on
strictly
constantly
near
future
mitigate
into
other
work
shows
detailed
comparison
current
technologies
for
remediation
pollution.
That
is,
physical,
biological,
chemical
methods
wastewaters.
Focusing
mainly
discussion
perspective
innovative
or
degradation
MPs,
rather
than
deep
technical
methodologies.
selected
novel
physical
discussed
adsorption,
ultrafiltration,
dynamic
membranes
flotation.
used
modify
properties
particles
facilitate
removal.
biological
based
use
bacterial
strains,
worms,
mollusks
fungus
degrade
hydrocarbon
chain
decrease
particles,
these
kinds
microorganisms
feed
organic
chains.
focusing
coagulation,
electrocoagulation,
photocatalysis,
ozonation.
Chemical
achieve
modification
structure
either
change
surface
attacking
radicals
with
high
oxidation
capacity.
Additionally,
some
interesting
combinations
chemical,
discussed.
Finally,
this
includes
critical
several
wastewaters,
emphasizing
areas
opportunity
challenges
faced.
Graphical
abstract
Язык: Английский
An Overarching Critical Review on Beta-Blocker Biodegradation: Occurrence, Ecotoxicity, and Their Pathways in Water Environments
Current Pollution Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025
Язык: Английский
Isolation of a novel microplastic-degrading bacterial strain: a promising agent for low-density polyethylene remediation
Chemosphere,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
379, С. 144400 - 144400
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Язык: Английский
Insights on Microplastic Contamination from Municipal and Textile Industry Effluents and Their Removal Using a Cellulose-Based Approach
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(19), С. 2803 - 2803
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024
The
rampant
use
of
plastics,
with
the
potential
to
degrade
into
insidious
microplastics
(MPs),
poses
a
significant
threat
by
contaminating
aquatic
environments.
In
present
study,
we
delved
analysis
effluents
from
textile
industries,
recognized
major
source
MPs
contamination.
Data
were
further
discussed
and
compared
municipal
wastewater
treatment
plant
(WWTP)
effluent.
All
effluent
samples
collected
at
final
stage
in
their
respective
WWTP.
Laser
diffraction
spectroscopy
was
used
evaluate
MP
dimensions,
while
optical
fluorescence
microscopies
for
morphology
identification
predominant
plastic
types,
respectively.
Electrophoresis
employed
unravel
prevalence
negative
surface
charge
on
these
microparticles.
revealed
that
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
polyamide
dominant
compounds
effluents,
PET
being
WWTP
effluents.
Surprisingly,
despite
exhibiting
higher
efficiency
removal
(ca.
71%
ca.
55%
industries),
it
contributed
more
overall
pollution.
A
novel
bio-based
flocculant,
cationic
cellulose
derivative
derived
wood
wastes,
developed
as
proof-of-concept
flocculation.
derivatives
found
efficiently
flocculate
MPs,
thus
allowing
facile
aqueous
media,
reducing
contamination
discharged
WWTPs.
Язык: Английский
Colours and microplastics: Bridging the gap between art, science and sustainability
Sustainable materials and technologies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. e01152 - e01152
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Microplastic occurrence and fate in the South African environment: a review
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
This
review
examines
the
occurrence
and
fate
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
freshwater,
marine,
terrestrial
environments
South
Africa.
MPs
were
found
Tshwane
Johannesburg
drinking
water
samples,
with
concentrations
as
high
0.189
particles/L.
Concentrations
freshwater
bodies
greater,
sometimes
reaching
0.33–56
MP
levels
marine
sediments
greater
than
many
worldwide
averages,
particularly
along
southeast
coast
(up
to
45,867
particles/kg)
air
1–5
particles/m3.
These
values
are
line
figures
around
globe
which
stand
at
0.1–10
particles/L,
0.3–10
particles/m3
for
water,
respectively.
Low-density
PE,
PP,
PE-HD
most
prevalent
polymers
identified.
Although
there
is
little
data,
inappropriate
disposal
waste
a
major
cause
soil
contamination,
serious
concern.
The
study
highlights
how
important
it
conduct
more
research
close
knowledge
gaps,
especially
regarding
groundwater
their
impact
on
human
health.
findings
emphasise
necessity
improved
wastewater
treatment
technologies,
public
awareness
initiatives,
stronger
laws
governing
single-use
plastics.
Standardizing
detection
techniques,
improving
our
transport,
estimating
effects
exposure
health
should
be
main
goals
future
research.
Effective
cooperation
between
researchers,
legislators,
industry
necessary
mitigation
initiatives
successful.
Язык: Английский
Microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water and beverages: occurrence and human exposure
Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(4)
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
have
gained
significant
attention
as
emerging
environmental
pollutants
due
to
their
widespread
presence
potential
health
risks.
In
recent
years,
these
contaminants
been
frequently
detected
in
drinking
water
various
beverages,
prompting
concern
about
sources
effects.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
occurrence
MPs
beverages
exposure
assessments.
MP
concentrations
vary
significantly
across
countries
regions,
influenced
by
diverse
factors
such
efficiency
treatment
plants,
level
pollution
sources,
condition
transportation
pipelines.
Another
critical
aspect
discussed
this
is
assessment
human
MPs.
Similarly,
daily
intake
shows
variation
different
regions.
Beyond
concentration
water,
an
equally
important
factor
quantity
consumed,
which
can
differ
much
two
orders
magnitude
between
studies.
These
variations
consumption
are
key
focus
article,
they
greatly
influence
estimation
exposure.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
limitations
current
research,
emphasizes
gaps
understanding
nanoplastics,
outlines
future
research
directions.
Язык: Английский