Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 21, 2025
Biodegradable
plastics
(BPs)
are
promoted
as
eco-friendly
alternatives
to
conventional
plastics.
However,
compared
microplastics
(MPs),
they
degrade
rapidly
into
biodegradable
(BMPs),
which
may
lead
a
more
significant
accumulation
of
BMPs
in
the
environment.
This
review
systematically
compares
and
MPs,
summarizes
current
knowledge
on
their
environmental
behaviors
impacts
ecosystems
human
health,
offers
recommendations
for
future
research.
detected
water,
sediments,
indoor
dust,
food,
marine
organisms,
samples.
Compared
prone
transformations,
such
photodegradation
biodegradation,
results
shorter
migration
distance
across
different
matrices.
Like
can
adsorb
pollutants
transport
them
enhancing
toxicity
health
risks
through
Trojan
horse
effect.
Studies
indicate
that
negatively
impact
terrestrial
aquatic
than
MPs
by
disrupting
nutrient
cycling
inhibiting
plant
animal
growth.
In
vivo
vitro
research
also
shows
BMP
degradation
products
increase
bioavailability,
exacerbating
neurotoxicity
overall
toxicity.
findings
BMPs'
effects
remain
inconsistent.
Further
evaluation
trade-offs
between
biodegradability
is
needed
address
these
uncertainties.
Toxics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(4), С. 300 - 300
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
The
implementation
of
recycling
techniques
represents
a
potential
solution
to
the
plastic
pollution
issue.
To
date,
only
limited
number
polymers
can
be
efficiently
recycled.
In
Italian
waste
stream,
residual,
non-homogeneous
fraction
is
called
‘Plasmix’
and
intended
for
low-value
uses.
However,
Plasmix
used
create
new
materials
through
mechanical
recycling,
which
need
tested
their
eco-safety.
This
study
aimed
investigate
toxicity
two
amounts
(0.1%
1%
MPs
in
soil
weight)
microplastics
(MPs)
made
naïve
additivated
Plasmix-based
(Px
APx,
respectively)
on
earthworm
Eisenia
foetida.
Changes
oxidative
status
damage,
survival,
gross
growth
rate
reproductive
output
were
considered
as
endpoints.
Although
earthworms
ingested
both
MP
types,
did
not
suffer
an
stress
condition
or
impairments.
results
suggested
that
exposure
low
safe
earthworms.
further
studies
testing
higher
amount
longer
time
different
model
species
are
necessary
complete
environmental
risk
assessment
these
materials.
Toxics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(6), С. 408 - 408
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2024
Microplastic
pollution
is
a
pervasive
global
issue
affecting
various
ecosystems.
Despite
the
escalating
production
and
well-documented
contamination
in
both
aquatic
terrestrial
environments,
research
focused
on
airborne
microplastics
their
interaction
with
birds
remains
limited.
In
this
study,
we
collected
fecal
sacs
from
Common
swifts
(Apus
apus)
to
investigate
diet
evaluate
potential
ingestion
of
by
adults
nestlings.
The
was
mainly
composed
Hymenoptera
Coleoptera
did
not
differ
among
sexes
age
classes.
33%
nestlings’
52%
adults’
contained
anthropogenic
items,
totality
which
shape
form
fibers.
19.4%
items
were
chemically
characterized
as
microplastics,
either
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET;
two
microfibers)
or
cellophane
(four
microfibers).
Airborne
including
microplastic,
might
be
passively
ingested
during
swift
aerial
feeding.
addition,
our
findings
suggest
that
these
microparticles
have
transferred
offspring
through
food.
While
further
essential
elucidate
pathways
microplastic
ingestion,
results
reinforce
evidence
transfer
atmosphere
biota.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
288, С. 117332 - 117332
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2024
Through
their
accumulation
in
soils,
microplastics
have
recently
become
a
matter
of
concern.
The
aim
this
review
is
to
assemble
and
investigate
the
recent
studies
about
soil
by
focusing
on
sources,
occurrence,
fate
soil,
analytical
methods.
objective
also
clarify
elucidate
potential
impacts
fauna,
plants
microorganisms.
In
paper,
articles
reporting
quantity
characteristics
at
62
sites
situated
across
17
countries
were
reviewed.
land
type,
microplastic
abundances,
types
sizes
compared.
We
summarized
discussed
sampling
methods
used
variation
concentration
according
sources.
data
showed
that
from
available
global
ranged
0
3573×10
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
478, С. 135497 - 135497
Опубликована: Авг. 13, 2024
The
use
of
sewage
sludge
as
a
soil
improver
has
been
promoted
in
agroecosystems.
However,
sludges
can
contain
toxic
trace
elements
because
suboptimal
wastewater
treatment.
Nonetheless,
field
studies
investigating
the
negative
effects
these
practices
on
pollinators
are
lacking.
We
collected
honeybees
from
an
area
where
is
widespread,
and
one
it
precluded.
Trace
soils
bees
were
quantified.
Cadmium,
chromium,
lead,
mercury,
nickel
investigated
they
least
correlated
to
each
other
known
be
toxic.
Their
levels
related
oxidative
stress
energy
biomarkers,
midgut
epithelial
health,
body
size
wing
asymmetry
honeybees.
found
increased
carbohydrate
content
sites
with
higher
cadmium
levels,
histological
damage
epithelium
area,
presence
dark
spherites
highest
lead
levels.
Finally,
we
that
smaller,
fluctuating
increasing
mercury.
To
best
our
knowledge,
this
first
comprehensive
study
concentration
potentially
deriving
amendment
practices.
Environmental Pollution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
363, С. 125146 - 125146
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2024
The
implementation
of
advanced
recycling
techniques
represents
a
key
strategy
for
mitigating
the
mismanagement
and
environmental
impact
plastic
waste.
A
limited
array
polymers
can
be
efficiently
recycled,
while
notable
portion
waste
remains
unrecyclable.
In
Italy,
this
residual,
heterogeneous
fraction
is
referred
to
as
Plasmix.
Because
its
complexity
non-homogeneous
composition,
Plasmix
primarily
directed
towards
low-value
applications.
However,
recent
developments
in
laboratory-scale
mechanical
have
enabled
creation
new
materials
from
Prior
their
application,
these
must
undergo
rigorous
eco-safety
evaluation.
present
study
aims
assess
potential
toxicity
microplastics
(MPs)
Plasmix-based
on
freshwater
crustacean
Daphnia
magna.
Specifically,
investigated
sub-individual
individual
effects
induced
by
21-day
exposure
different
concentrations
MPs
generated
grinding
naïve
Additivated
(hereafter
Px-MPs
APx-MPs,
respectively).
Sub-individual
endpoints
focused
changes
oxidative
status,
including
modulation
antioxidant
detoxifying
enzyme
activities,
well
damage,
such
lipid
peroxidation.
Individual
level
included
alterations
survival
reproduction.
Microscopy
analyses
confirmed
ingestion
both
APx-MPs
D.
magna
individuals.
An
stress
condition
raised
organisms
exposed
Px-MPs,
whereas
no
effect
was
observed
individuals
APx-MPs.
Although
not
affected,
significant
impairment
reproductive
output
detected
at
end
all
MP
types.
These
findings
suggest
that
even
low
could
negatively
affect
health
status
magna,
underscoring
need
further
research
complete
risk
assessment
prior
use
consumer
products.
