F1000Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 284 - 284
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
The
extensive
use
of
plastic
without
an
effective
management
system
is
linked
to
significant
environmental
pollution
issues.
The
fragmentation
various
types
waste
leads
the
formation
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs).
NPs,
measuring
less
than
0.1
μm
pose
a
latent
danger
human
food
chain
caused
by
ability
traverse
biological
membranes
MPs,
potentially
leading
chronic
diseases.
widespread
distribution
NPs
across
diverse
matrices
their
subsequent
infiltration
into
feed
chains
precipitates
emerging
health
concerns.
contaminate
production
systems
leach
from
packaging,
infiltrating
organisms
at
trophic
levels.
Seafood,
processed
foods,
drinking
water
serve
as
vectors
for
absorption
accumulation
in
tissues.
pervasive
contamination
pathway
poses
substantial
risks
through
multiple
exposure
routes,
primarily
ingestion.
It
can
lead
cytotoxicity,
inflammation,
genotoxicity,
apoptosis.
This
review
summarizes
implications
that
triggers
diseases
such
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD),
kidney
dysfunction,
liver
disease,
heart
problems,
brain
disorders,
reproductive
issues,
cancer.
Currently,
no
established
method
exists
treat
humans
may
have
already
ingested.
Hence,
it
urgent
mitigate
harmful
effects
development
implementation
innovative,
efficient,
sustainable
decontamination
strategies.
discussion
highlights
several
advanced
remediation
techniques
effectively
reduce
toxicity
systems,
thus
mitigating
associated
risks.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Abstract
The
current
researches
on
microplastics
in
different
water
layers
of
reservoirs
remains
limited.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
within
a
source
reservoir.
Results
revealed
that
abundance
ranged
from
2.07
n/L
14.28
(reservoir,
water)
and
3
7.02
(river,
water),
while
varied
350
714
n/kg
(dw)
sediment)
299
1360
sediment).
average
surface,
middle,
bottom
were
6.83
n/L,
6.30
6.91
respectively.
Transparent
fibrous
smaller
than
<
0.5
mm
identified
as
predominant
fraction
with
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
being
prevalent
polymer
types.
Additionally,
pollution
load
index,
hazard
risk
index
calculated
for
sediments.
showed
surface
exhibited
moderate
level
sediments
posed
low
risk.
Both
middle
elevated
levels
due
higher
concentrations
polymers
significant
toxicity
indices.
presents
novel
findings
distribution
layers,
providing
crucial
data
support
understanding
migration
patterns
facilitating
prevention
efforts.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1), С. 302 - 302
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
The
treatment
or
utilization
of
municipal
solid
waste
(MSW)
is
a
topic
intense
global
concern.
Life
cycle
assessment
(LCA),
as
applied
to
waste,
has
recently
attracted
significant
attention
from
researchers.
life
MSW
encompasses
series
processes,
beginning
with
generation
and
ending
its
final
disposal.
This
study
aims
provide
an
overview
the
LCA
methodology
development
various
software
tools,
discussing
both
limitations
potential
LCA.
We
searched
Web
Science
database
for
all
articles
published
between
January
2003
October
2023
on
“life
in
management”.
review
thus
offers
most
current
evidence
management,
emphasizing
need
more
effective
environmental
governance
address
management
issues.
Energy Science & Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
ABSTRACT
Minimizing
the
detrimental
effects
of
global
warming
and
pollution
from
fossil
fuel
consumption
is
essential
to
meet
growing
demand
for
energy
fresh
water,
making
it
imperative
adopt
renewable
alternatives.
The
integration
solar
biomass
in
hybrid
systems
will
grow
importance.
proposed
study
introduces
a
new
design
that
facilitates
simultaneous
production
power,
biogas,
water
continuous
process.
present
research
aims
tackle
challenge
utilizing
multiple
sources,
such
as
biomass,
generate
fuel,
water.
To
achieve
this,
4‐stage
multi‐effect
desalination
system
be
employed
desalinating
seawater.
This
paper
discusses
combining
feedstocks
address
maintaining
consistent
power
plants
at
night,
when
there
no
sunlight.
hand
involves
assessing
various
factors
using
ASPEN
Plus
software,
heat
transfer
fluid
(SHTF),
sewage
sludge
flowrates,
biogas
production,
output
waste
stream
gasification
reactor,
generation,
freshwater
production.
Additionally,
payback
period
this
project
approximately
4.8
years,
with
net
value
(NPV)
around
560
million
dollars.
By
performing
sensitivity
analysis,
viability
designed
process
quality
resulting
products
were
effectively
demonstrated.
From
process,
an
impressive
76.8586
tons
per
hour
syngas,
composed
carbon
monoxide
hydrogen,
was
generated.
reached
34.547
MW,
while
simultaneously
producing
783
m
3
/h
Due
efficient
recovery
throughout
entire
only
25
MW
required.
Despite
efforts,
operating
50%
productivity
level.
supply
required
during
daylight
hours,
total
38,908
square
meters
Parabolic
trough
collector
(PTC)
necessary.
According
environmental
primary
concern
effect
on
human
health.
Solar
collectors
sea
units
account
over
95%
pollution.
revelation
showed
resources
could
provide
sustainable
solution
rising
electricity,
fuel.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(10), С. 3926 - 3926
Опубликована: Май 8, 2024
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
is
widely
used
as
a
primary
plastic
packaging
material
in
the
global
socio-economic
system.
However,
research
on
metabolic
characteristics
of
PET
industry
across
different
countries,
particularly
regarding
entire
life
cycle
supply
chain
PET,
remains
insufficient,
significantly
hindering
progress
addressing
pollution
worldwide.
This
study
employs
Life
Cycle
Assessment-Material
Flow
Analysis
(LCA-MFA)
method
to
comprehensively
analyze
environmental
impacts
plastics,
with
focus
processes
from
production
disposal
12
regions
(covering
41
countries)
2020.
By
constructing
13
scenarios
and
analyzing
development
trajectory
plastics
2020
2030,
this
provides
scientific
evidence
specific
strategies
for
waste
reduction
emission
measures
industry.
Overall,
2020,
(41
consumed
7297.7
kilotons
(kt)
virgin
resin
1189.4
kt
recycled
resin;
23%
was
manufactured
into
materials,
42%
went
landfills,
35%
incinerated.
In
emitted
approximately
534.6
million
tons
(Mt)
carbon
dioxide
equivalent
per
year,
emissions
accounting
46.1%,
manufacturing
stage
44.7%,
treatment
9.2%.
Research
indicates
that
under
scenario
controlled
demand,
resource
efficiency
improvement
are
most
effective,
potentially
reducing
by
up
40%.
Biomass,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(2), С. 574 - 598
Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024
Hydrochar,
a
carbonaceous
material
produced
through
hydrothermal
carbonization
of
lignocellulosic
biomass,
has
gained
significant
attention
due
to
its
versatile
applications
in
agriculture,
energy,
and
environmental
protection.
This
review
extensively
explores
hydrochar
production
by
carbonization,
specifically
microwave
supercritical
water
treatment.
These
innovative
approaches
hold
substantial
promises
enhancing
the
efficiency
sustainability
synthesis.
The
commences
with
an
in-depth
analysis
fundamental
principles
governing
production,
emphasizing
distinct
mechanisms
Insightful
discussions
on
influence
critical
process
parameters,
such
as
temperature,
pressure,
residence
time,
underscore
these
factors’
pivotal
role
tailoring
characteristics.
Drawing
wide
array
research
findings,
evaluates
impact
different
biomass
feedstocks
properties,
which
is
crucial
for
optimizing
production.
comparative
assessment
treatment
sheds
light
their
unique
advantages
challenges,
guiding
researchers
toward
informed
decision-making
selection
methods.
Furthermore,
delves
into
myriad
hydrochar,
spanning
soil
amendment,
carbon
sequestration,
renewable
energy.
Environmental
considerations
life
cycle
assessments
associated
are
also
explored,
providing
holistic
perspective
In
conclusion,
this
comprehensive
synthesizes
current
knowledge
from
diverse
sources,
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