Unraveling the Plastic Pollution in the Aquatic Environment of the Croatian Krk Island DOI Open Access
Maria Râpă, Ecaterina Matei, Elfrida M. Cârstea

и другие.

Water, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(6), С. 785 - 785

Опубликована: Март 8, 2025

The assessment of plastic pollution due to microplastics (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs) was performed for the first time on water samples from four natural sites located near beaches Krk Island, Croatia, namely Melska, Črnika, rt Šilo, Zala. MP NP occurrence investigated collected during December 2022 June 2023, using bulk method followed by filtration stainless-steel sieves digestion process. Factor analysis Spearman’s correlation revealed that percentage fragments correlated well with salinity (ρ = 0.76, p < 0.05) filaments brown MPs 0.80, 0.05). monitoring throughout sampling periods generally showed a decrease in abundance as size increased. presence indicated potential contributions wastewater outlets, particularly household washing machines, either directly residents or tourists abandoned fishing nets. increased concentration NPs over could signify continuous fragmentation degradation biofilm formation their surface. These findings potentially be explained implemented waste measures along coast which 30 October 2024 officially declared zero-waste island.

Язык: Английский

Harnessing Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Effective Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics: A Critical Review DOI Creative Commons

Sabina Vohl,

Matjaž Kristl, Janja Stergar

и другие.

Nanomaterials, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(14), С. 1179 - 1179

Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024

The spread of micro- (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment has become a significant environmental concern, necessitating effective removal strategies. In this comprehensive scientific review, we examine use magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as promising technology for MPs NPs from water. We first describe issues their impact on human health. Then, fundamental principles using MNPs these pollutants will be presented, emphasizing that enable selective binding separation water sources. Furthermore, provide short summary various types have proven NPs. These include ferromagnetic coated with organic polymers, well nanocomposites nanostructures. also review properties, such saturation, size, shape, surface functionalization, stability, influence efficiency. Next, different methods utilizing discuss advantages, limitations, potential further development detail. final part an overview existing studies results demonstrating effectiveness address challenges need to overcome, nanoparticle optimization, process scalability, recycling after completion process. This offers extensive insights into With improved understanding advanced materials methods, can play crucial role addressing preserving clean healthy environment. novelty article is emphasis detailed advantages disadvantages mentioned application. Additionally, large number publications field provided.

Язык: Английский

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Unraveling the Plastic Pollution in the Aquatic Environment of the Croatian Krk Island DOI Open Access
Maria Râpă, Ecaterina Matei, Elfrida M. Cârstea

и другие.

Water, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(6), С. 785 - 785

Опубликована: Март 8, 2025

The assessment of plastic pollution due to microplastics (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs) was performed for the first time on water samples from four natural sites located near beaches Krk Island, Croatia, namely Melska, Črnika, rt Šilo, Zala. MP NP occurrence investigated collected during December 2022 June 2023, using bulk method followed by filtration stainless-steel sieves digestion process. Factor analysis Spearman’s correlation revealed that percentage fragments correlated well with salinity (ρ = 0.76, p < 0.05) filaments brown MPs 0.80, 0.05). monitoring throughout sampling periods generally showed a decrease in abundance as size increased. presence indicated potential contributions wastewater outlets, particularly household washing machines, either directly residents or tourists abandoned fishing nets. increased concentration NPs over could signify continuous fragmentation degradation biofilm formation their surface. These findings potentially be explained implemented waste measures along coast which 30 October 2024 officially declared zero-waste island.

Язык: Английский

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