Water Air & Soil Pollution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
235(3)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
an
important
concern
among
scientists
and
policymakers
all
around
the
globe.
Despite
this,
contribution
of
MPs
to
global
warming
climate
change,
a
significant
aspect
issue,
has
been
overlooked.
Continuous
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
resulting
in
change
long
major
issue
with
apparent
consequences.
Climate
plastic
crises
are
threatening
our
planet,
co-occurrence
both
would
be
catastrophic.
This
article
addressed
links
between
microplastic
pollution
change;
how
contribute
by
interacting
water,
air,
soil;
recommendations
address
issues
together.
Throughout
their
lives,
plastics
emit
GHG.
water
impede
mitigation
potential
ocean
different
ways;
they
hamper
photosynthesis
carbon
sequestration
phytoplankton
Blue
Carbon
Ecosystem.
induce
GHG
from
soil.
Airborne
aid
cloud
formation
interfere
atmospheric
cooling.
change–induced
extreme
events
redistribute
environment,
causing
increase
vertically
horizontally,
which
then
aggravates
situation
feedback
loop.
The
evidence
acquired
study
implies
that
inextricably
linked
play
vital
role
fueling
change.
bridges
gap
were
previously
regarded
separately.
Due
linkages
these
intertwined
challenges,
integrated
holistic
research
policy
measures
required
concurrently.
Environmental Science Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(9), С. 1217 - 1243
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
A
schematic
representation
showing
the
exploration
of
limitations
conventional
MNP
removal
techniques,
highlighting
potential
biochar,
electrospun
fibrous
constructs,
and
aerogels
as
sustainable
effective
solutions
for
removal.
Natural Resources for Human Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(2), С. 152 - 159
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024
Although
plastics
provide
numerous
conveniences
for
human
life,
concerns
about
ecosystems
and
life
are
rising
tremendously
due
to
increased
plastic
production
consumption.
The
ubiquitous
presence
undeniable
distribution
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
agricultural
usage
created
a
major
risk
concern
soil
ecology
health.
ecological
assessment
sites
the
Coimbatore
region
South
India
has
been
evaluated
using
three
indices:
Pollution
Hazard
Index
(PHI),
Load
(PLI),
Potential
Ecological
Risk
(PERI).
Based
on
concentration
hazardous
MPs
(Polyethylene,
polystyrene,
polyacrylonitrile,
polyacrylamide,
polypropylene,
polyvinyl
chloride)
sampling
sites,
indicated
level
inorganic
fertilizers
applied
site.
Meanwhile,
PLI
that
all
were
category
I
with
low
pollution
load
region.
However,
hazard
scores
polymers
PERI
values
exhibited
their
extremely
dangerous
category.
Since
models
evaluating
not
yet
developed,
this
calculation
is
cautiously
calculated
further
research
could
gradually
add
base
reference
data
understanding
distribution,
risk,
trophic
transfer
MPs.
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 509 - 530
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
The
pervasive
use
of
artificial
polymers,
particularly
plastics,
poses
significant
environmental
challenges
due
to
their
durability
and
resistance
degradation.
Traditional
disposal
methods
are
inadequate,
leading
persistent
pollution
ecological
disruption.
Fundamental
processes
such
as
enzymatic
microbial
degradation
highlighted,
showcasing
enzymes
like
PETase
laccase
microorganisms
Ideonella
sakaiensis
Pseudomonas
sp.
integration
biomass
with
advanced
technologies,
including
bioreactors
genetic
engineering.
benefits
this
approach
include
reduced
a
sustainable
method
for
addressing
plastic
waste.
In
contrast,
economic
social
encompass
the
creation
green
jobs
promotion
bio-economy.
Despite
technical
challenges,
ongoing
research
supportive
policies
crucial
advancing
biomass-based
strategies.
This
chapter
underscores
potential
in
developing
solutions
mitigate
promote
harmony.
