Environmental Engineering Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(4), С. 240609 - 0
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2024
Plastics,
once
celebrated
for
their
versatility,
have
now
become
a
significant
environmental
threat
due
to
persistence,
with
microplastics
(MPs)
posing
serious
concerns.
This
study
examines
the
prevalence
of
MPs
across
various
domains,
focusing
on
impact
ecosystems
and
human
health,
along
analytical
procedures
treatment
techniques.
It
has
been
found
that
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR)
is
most
common
procedure
detection.
Few
policies/steps
formulated
by
international
organizations/governments
impede
proliferation
MPs,
which
duly
included
herein.
Germany,
as
Europe's
largest
economy
major
contributor
plastic
pollution,
surprisingly
dearth
research
in
this
area.
So,
focuses
MP
pollution
German
aquatic
environment
highlights
alarming
concentrations
up
11,050
particles/L
rivers
9,000
particles/m³
wastewater
plants
(WWTPs).
Fibers
dominate
shape,
polyethylene
(PE),
polypropylene
(PP),
polystyrene
(PS)
are
polymers,
primarily
originating
from
municipal/industrial
wastewater.
Based
these
findings
identified
gaps,
paper
provides
recommendations
future
areas
improvement,
such
standardized
measurement
units,
more
studies,
combined
effects
other
emerging
contaminants.
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.
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Journal of Xenobiotics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1), С. 30 - 30
Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2025
Micro-
and
nanoplastic
(MNP)
pollution
is
a
significant
concern
for
ecosystems
worldwide.
The
continuous
generation
extensive
utilization
of
synthetic
plastics
have
led
to
the
widespread
contamination
water
food
resources
with
MNPs.
These
pollutants
originate
from
daily-use
products
industrial
waste.
Remediation
such
essential
protect
human
health
since
these
ubiquitous
contaminants
pose
serious
biological
environmental
hazards
by
contaminating
chains,
sources,
air.
Various
remediation
techniques,
including
physical,
chemical,
sophisticated
filtration,
microbial
bioremediation,
adsorption
employing
novel
materials,
provide
encouraging
avenues
tackling
this
worldwide
issue.
biotechnological
approaches
stand
out
as
effective,
eco-friendly,
sustainable
solutions
managing
toxic
pollutants.
However,
complexity
MNP
presents
challenges
in
its
management
regulation.
Addressing
requires
cross-disciplinary
research
efforts
develop
implement
more
efficient,
sustainable,
scalable
techniques
mitigating
pollution.
This
review
explores
various
sources
micro-
resources,
their
impacts,
strategies—including
advanced
approaches—and
treating
alleviate
effects
on
health.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025
Soil
acidification
threatens
soil
health
and
sustainable
agriculture,
conventional
mitigation
strategies
have
various
limitations,
underscoring
the
need
for
creation
of
more
effective
alternatives.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
effects
calcium
lignosulfonate
(CL)
on
physicochemical
properties
acidic
soils
(Rs,
K2j,
J2s)
through
pot
experiments.
Additionally,
molecular
modeling
calculations
were
employed
to
investigate
interaction
mechanisms
between
CL
exchangeable
acidity
active
enzyme.
The
results
showed
that
was
superior
lime
in
reducing
phytotoxic
Al3+,
enhancing
buffering
capacity,
improving
fertility
plant
biomass
accumulation.
These
benefits
attributed
strong
competitive
adsorption
Al3+
by
surface
functional
groups,
enhanced
interactions
enzymes,
restructuring
microbial
communities.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
developing
efficient
amendments
mitigate
acidification,
ultimately
agricultural
productivity.
