Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
58(5), С. 2166 - 2184
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024
Environmental
pollutants
have
been
recognized
for
their
ability
to
induce
various
adverse
outcomes
in
both
the
environment
and
human
health,
including
inflammation,
apoptosis,
necrosis,
pyroptosis,
autophagy.
Understanding
these
biological
mechanisms
has
played
a
crucial
role
risk
assessment
management
efforts.
However,
recent
identification
of
ferroptosis
as
form
programmed
cell
death
emerged
critical
mechanism
underlying
pollutant-induced
toxicity.
Numerous
studies
demonstrated
that
fine
particulates,
heavy
metals,
organic
substances
can
trigger
ferroptosis,
which
is
closely
intertwined
with
lipid,
iron,
amino
acid
metabolism.
Given
growing
evidence
linking
severe
diseases
such
heart
failure,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
liver
injury,
Parkinson's
Alzheimer's
cancer,
it
imperative
investigate
ferroptosis.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
analyze
pathways
intricate
signaling
molecules
elucidate
integration
into
driving
braking
axes.
Furthermore,
discuss
potential
hazards
associated
organs
four
representative
animal
models.
Finally,
provide
an
outlook
on
future
research
directions
strategies
aimed
at
preventing
By
enhancing
our
understanding
novel
developing
effective
preventive
measures,
mitigate
effects
environmental
safeguard
health.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Май 28, 2021
Microplastics,
which
serve
as
sources
and
vector
transport
of
organic
contaminants
in
both
terrestrial
marine
environments,
are
emerging
micropollutants
increasing
concerns
due
to
their
potential
harmful
impacts
on
the
environment,
biota
human
health.
Microplastic
particles
have
a
higher
affinity
for
hydrophobic
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
particularly
aqueous
conditions.
However,
recent
findings
shown
that
concentrations
adsorbed
microplastic
surfaces,
well
fate
through
distribution
ecological
risks,
largely
influenced
by
prevailing
environmental
factors
physicochemical
properties
aquatic
environment.
Therefore,
this
review
article
draws
scientific
literature
discuss
inherent
polymers
typically
used
plastics
different
contaminants,
compositions,
factors,
polymeric
influence
variability
sorption
capacities.
Some
specific
points
discussed
(a)
an
appraisal
types,
composition
environment;
(b)
critical
assessment
mechanisms
major
influencing
contaminants-micro
(nano)
(MNPs)
interactions;
(c)
evaluation
capacities
chemical
MNPs
terms
characteristics
including
hydrophobicity,
Van
der
Waals
forces,
π–π
bond,
electrostatic,
hydrogen
bond
(d)
overview
dynamics
behind
microplastics-organic
interactions
using
kinetic
isothermal
models.
Furthermore,
insights
into
future
areas
research
gaps
been
highlighted.
Geomicrobiology Journal,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
39(3-5), С. 259 - 269
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2021
A
major
apprehension
is
over
microplastic
pollution
in
the
aquatic
environment.
These
microplastics
particles
represent
a
novel
medium
environment,
providing
substratum
for
various
organic
contaminants
and
colonization
of
microorganisms.
Microorganisms
form
biofilm
on
exterior
pollutants,
consequential
region
known
as
plastisphere,
which
they
interrelate
generate
acid
different
enzymes
degradation.
The
use
microbes
degradation
has
become
contentious
exit
indication
society
focuses
more
environmentally
friendly
reduction
methods.
After
both
substantial
elemental
degradation,
biodegradation
occurs,
weakening
arrangement
polymers.
Natural
resource
have
significant
effect
plastic
waste
current
review
article
discusses
microbial
present
ecosystems
processes
involved.
While
studying
considering
how
these
now
turn
out
to
be
recent
environmental
position
within
environments,
we
emphasized
significance
microbial-assisted
this
article.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
8(12), С. 1065 - 1070
Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2021
Surgical
masks
(SMs)
are
the
most
commonly
used
personal
protective
equipment
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Due
to
their
vast
use
and
inappropriate
disposal
worldwide,
SMs
could
potentially
cause
serious
microplastic
(MP)
pollution
in
coastal
marine
environments.
This
study
aimed
investigate
kinetic
release
of
MPs
from
polypropylene
(PP-SMs)
seawater
evaluate
chronic
toxicity
released
copepod
Tigriopus
japonicus.
On
basis
results
our
available
relevant
data,
we
estimated
that
discarded
throughout
year
2020
would
lead
>1370
trillion
entering
environment
globally,
with
a
rate
396
billion
per
day.
Our
also
demonstrated
copepods
ingested
PP-SMs,
causing
significant
decline
fecundity.
The
clearly
suggest
improperly
have
long-term
domino
effect
on
ecosystems.
To
minimize
risk
this
emerging
threat,
better
environmental
management,
policy,
law
enforcement
for
ensuring
proper
deemed
be
necessary.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
15(7), С. 2683 - 2683
Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2022
Microplastics
have
become
one
of
the
most
serious
environmental
hazards
today,
raising
fears
that
concentrations
will
continue
to
rise
even
further
in
near
future.
Micro/nanoparticles
are
formed
when
plastic
breaks
down
into
tiny
fragments
due
mechanical
or
photochemical
processes.
everywhere,
and
they
a
strong
tendency
interact
with
ecosystem,
putting
biogenic
fauna
flora
at
risk.
Polyester
(PET)
polyamide
(PA)
two
important
synthetic
fibres,
accounting
for
about
60%
total
world
fibre
production.
Synthetic
fabrics
now
widely
used
clothing,
carpets,
variety
other
products.
During
manufacturing
cleaning
process,
textiles
potential
release
microplastics
environment.
The
focus
this
paper
is
explore
main
sources
microplastic
pollution
environment,
providing
an
overview
washable
polyester
materials.
Frontiers in Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
4
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2022
Most
disposable
plastic
products
are
degraded
slowly
in
the
natural
environment
and
continually
turned
to
microplastics
(MPs)
nanoplastics
(NPs),
posing
additional
environmental
hazards.
The
toxicological
assessment
of
MPs
for
marine
organisms
mammals
has
been
reported.
Thus,
there
is
an
urgent
need
be
aware
harm
human
immune
system
more
studies
about
immunological
assessments.
This
review
focuses
on
how
produced
they
may
interact
with
our
body,
particularly
their
responses
immunotoxicity.
can
taken
up
by
cells,
thus
disrupting
intracellular
signaling
pathways,
altering
homeostasis
finally
causing
damage
tissues
organs.
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
mainly
mechanisms
after
MP
exposure,
which
further
induce
production
danger-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
associate
processes
toll-like
receptors
(TLRs)
disruption,
cytokine
production,
inflammatory
cells.
effectively
cell
membranes
or
proteins
form
a
protein-corona,
combine
external
pollutants,
chemicals,
pathogens
greater
toxicity
strong
adverse
effects.
A
comprehensive
research
immunotoxicity
effects
MPs,
including
various
chemical
compositions,
shapes,
sizes,
combined
exposure
concentrations,
worth
studied.
Therefore,
it
urgently
needed
elucidate
hazards
risks
humans
that
exposed
MPs.
