Soil contamination with microplastics (MPs) from treated wastewater and sewage sludge: risks and sustainable mitigation strategies

Discover Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024

Abstract This review explores the hidden hazards associated with reuse of treated wastewater and sewage sludge in agriculture while proposing mitigation strategies. It examines origins pathways microplastics (MPs) treatment plants how these pollutants infiltrate agricultural ecosystems. The assesses effectiveness MP removal from its fate soil after reuse, highlighting contamination dynamics need for proactive measures. Introducing remediation methods is crucial addressing this issue. Alarming evidence MPs human blood, testis, semen, placenta underscores urgency solutions, revealing significant threats to health, particularly reproductive health. advocates sustainable practices effective strategies mitigate contamination, promoting environmental preservation, food safety, health protection. Graphical

Язык: Английский

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Unveiling the invisible: first discovery of micro- and nanoplastic size segregation in indoor commercial markets using a cascade impactor

Air Quality Atmosphere & Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2024

Abstract Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) may enter the human body through food, drink, air. Scientists have mainly focused on first two routes, but little is known about third. A cascade impactor having a size range of (> 2.5, 1.0–2.5, 0.50–1.0, 0.25–0.50, < 0.25 μm) was used to study segregation MNPs in different indoor commercial markets. The morphological characterization showed presence fibers, fragments, films, lines, foam, pellets with colors. Three hundred-seven particles were scanned for chemical description under Micro-Raman analysis, 247 identified categorized into 52 . standard found samples PTFE, PE, PP, HDPE, PA, LDPE, PAM. SEM-EDX analysis that C, O, F had highest weight% among all elements seen, while F, Mg, Al common elements. These are small enough get inhaled easily. these environments vast sources emit polymeric harmful health impacts, particularly employees working there. So, there need take necessary measures minimize release their impacts health.

Язык: Английский

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“The paper cups Nile”: microplastics and other hazardous substances leached from paper cups: paper cups aquatic environmental bane in the River Nile, Egypt

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Recent studies suggest that paper cups may also contribute to environmental pollution, particularly through the release of microplastics (MPs). The Nile River, one world’s most vital water sources, faces alarming contamination levels, raising concerns about its ecological health. This study investigated whether MPs, ions, and heavy metals into assessed potential impact MPs on fish. In order completely comprehend nature scope issue, 1 L was collected from River in Assiut, Egypt were ripped tiny pieces. Paper similarly soaked similar volumes distilled tap water. Four months later, leachate each trail (three replicates for each) analyzed determine compare distribution specific microplastics. clarify availability freshwater fish, intestines two common fish species ( Oreochromis niloticus Bagrus bajad ) Assiut examined. Polyethylene, polystyrene polypropylene three main forms identified samples Nile. Also, leached same groups but lower amounts. Some take longer biodegrade water, as evidenced by absence other like rayon polyvinyl chloride any under investigation. present findings indicate a noteworthy accumulation O. B. . conclusion, these results indicated some metals, is polluted with which have negative effect aquatic organisms. brings us step closer investigating fully understanding extent problem posed their effects will ultimately be reflected human health risks.

Язык: Английский

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Polystyrene microplastics impair brown and beige adipocyte function via the gut microbiota-adipose tissue crosstalk in high-fat diet mice

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 138225 - 138225

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Microplastics in Indian Freshwater Systems: Multidisciplinary Analysis of Sources, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 103942 - 103942

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Sustainable microalgal bioremediation of heavy metals and dyes from synthetic wastewater: Progressing towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Waste Management Bulletin, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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An in-depth study of dust samples reveals microplastic (MP) contamination in indoor commercial markets

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Microplastics in terrestrial ecosystems: sources, transport, fate, mitigation, and remediation strategies

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 10, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Effective and low-impact backwashing strategies for an ultrafiltration membrane simultaneously fouled by microplastics and organic matter

Journal of Cleaner Production, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 505, С. 145521 - 145521

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Distribution, characteristics and ecological risk of microplastics in beach sediments along the Northern coast of Andhra Pradesh, India

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 77, С. 103716 - 103716

Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024

Язык: Английский

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