RSC Advances,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(45), С. 31435 - 31459
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Micronanoplastics
(MNPs)
interact
with
blood
components,
resulting
in
anemia,
cardiovascular
diseases,
etc.
Research
gaps
include
toxic
impacts
of
real-world
MNPs,
monomers,
co-pollutants
complex,
and
so
on,
emphasizing
the
need
for
more
research.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(14), С. 10821 - 10821
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
mounting
concern
about
the
bearing
of
microplastics
on
human
health
and
comprehensive
natural
environment.
These
particles
come
from
a
variety
sources,
such
as
soaps,
personal
care
products,
rundown
bigger
plastic
items.
The
impacts
marine
life
other
ecosystems
are
substantial,
including
ingestion
by
animals,
interference
with
their
reproductive
systems,
even
death.
economic
implications
also
significant,
industries,
fishing
tourism
being
affected
presence
in
Exposure
to
can
pose
potential
risks
humans,
respiratory
digestive
problems,
well
disrupt
sleep,
contribute
obesity,
increase
risk
diabetes.
To
address
this
issue,
policies
initiatives
have
put
place
reduce
microplastic
pollution,
but
challenges
that
need
be
overcome,
lack
awareness,
limited
resources,
ineffective
regulations.
Further
research
is
needed
fully
understand
our
develop
effective
strategies
mitigate
problem.
article,
we
discussed
requirement
multifaceted
approach
reducing
use,
promoting
proper
disposal
recycling
waste,
developing
innovative
technologies
for
capturing
removing
environment,
raising
public
implementing
regulations
policies.
It
only
through
concerted
efforts
collaboration
between
individuals,
governments
threat
tackled.
Bioresource Technology Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24, С. 101606 - 101606
Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2023
The
significant
impact
of
plastic
waste
on
ecosystems
has
raised
concerns
regarding
its
detrimental
effects.
This
review
examines
the
various
types
synthetic
and
degradable
plastics
explores
physiochemical
properties
polymers
during
degradation.
It
delves
into
management
waste,
considering
both
abiotic
biotic
degradation
mechanisms.
Biotic
degradation,
including
aerobic
anaerobic
pathways,
is
also
examined,
with
a
specific
focus
role
microorganisms
their
enzymes
in
facilitating
biodegradation.
further
biotechnological
implications
management,
gene
manipulation,
genetic
modification,
potential
biotechnology.
emphasizes
importance
transitioning
toward
circular
economy
highlights
alignment
these
efforts
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs).
Overall,
this
provides
insights
environment,
mechanisms,
discusses
approaches
practices
aimed
at
addressing
challenges
posed
by
waste.
Current Research in Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7, С. 100190 - 100190
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Chemically,
microplastics
(MPs)
are
synthetic
materials
composed
of
plastic
monomers
and
additives
vary
in
size
from
0.1
to
5000
μm.
Due
their
chemical
stability
the
widespread
use
plastics
for
various
purposes,
MP
contamination
environment
has
increased
dramatically,
leading
daily
consumer
products
as
well.
Although
previous
studies
have
reported
environmental
impacts
MPs,
only
a
few
highlighted
occurrence
MPs
food
possible
effects
on
human
health.
Recent
investigations
identified
particles
drinking
water
other
beverages,
seafood,
plant
products,
salt,
sugar,
honey,
raising
an
alarm
over
safety
quality
these
items.
Ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact
such
goods
common
routes
through
which
may
enter
body
can
several
deleterious
health
including
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
immunotoxicity,
risk
neoplasia,
cellular
metabolism
impairment,
neurotoxicity,
gut
microbiome
dysbiosis,
disruption
reproductive
system
among
others.
A
collective
approach
employing
source
control,
recycling,
biodegradable
plastics,
strengthening
legislation,
bioremediation
could
be
promising
sustainable
solution
control
pollution.
The
key
challenge
appears
standarize
detection
methods
along
with
reducing
well
environment.
Therefore,
this
review
focuses
current
analysis,
potential
impacts,
strategies
mitigate
It
also
adds
novel
findings,
knowledge
gaps,
recommendations
that
guide
future
research
field.
Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
386(6726), С. 1168 - 1173
Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024
Plastic
production
and
plastic
pollution
have
a
negative
effect
on
our
environment,
environmental
justice,
climate
change.
Using
detailed
global
regional
plastics
datasets
coupled
with
socioeconomic
data,
we
employ
machine
learning
to
predict
that,
without
intervention,
annual
mismanaged
waste
will
nearly
double
121
million
metric
tonnes
(Mt)
[100
139
Mt
95%
confidence
interval]
by
2050.
Annual
greenhouse
gas
emissions
from
the
system
are
projected
grow
37%
3.35
billion
CO
2
equivalent
(3.09
3.54)
over
same
period.
The
United
Nations
treaty
presents
an
opportunity
reshape
these
outcomes.
We
simulate
eight
candidate
policies
find
that
just
four
could
together
reduce
91%
(86
98%)
gross
plastic–related
one-third.