Textile Research Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024
This
research
critically
reviewed
the
influence
of
textile
characteristics,
including
content
(fiber
composition),
yarn
construction,
material
structure,
and
treatment
type,
on
microplastic
release
from
products
during
washing.
To
date,
predominant
focus
has
been
washing
parameters
rather
than
intrinsic
characteristics
textiles.
The
findings
this
review
revealed
that
natural,
man-made,
mixed-composition
fabrics
tend
to
more
microfibers
compared
pure
synthetic
fabrics.
Divergent
results
have
observed
in
studies
microplastics
recycled
Woven
less
knitted
However,
it
is
evident
construction
impact
composition
or
high-twist
filament
yarns
reduce
formation.
Mechanical
finishes
enhance
release,
while
biodegradable
it,
but
their
sustainability
durability
aspects
need
further
investigation.
different
types
dyes
remains
unclear.
All
specified
article
are
pivotal
importance
research.
Overlooking
significance
any
these
details
can
complicate
development
mitigation
strategies.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
927, С. 172124 - 172124
Опубликована: Март 31, 2024
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
the
prevalence
of
microplastic
(MP)
pollution
in
global
marine
environment
and
these
pollutants
been
found
to
contaminate
even
remote
regions,
including
Southern
Ocean
south
polar
front.
Previous
this
region
mostly
focused
on
MPs
larger
than
300
μm,
potentially
underestimating
extent
MP
pollution.
This
study
is
first
investigate
surface
waters
front,
with
a
focus
small
500-11
μm
size.
Seventeen
water
samples
were
collected
southern
Weddell
Sea
using
an
in-house-designed
sampling
system.
The
analysis
entire
sample
micro-Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(μFTIR)
focal
plane
array
(FPA)
detection
revealed
presence
all
samples,
vast
majority
detected
being
smaller
(98.3
%).
mean
concentration
reached
43.5
(±
83.8)
m
Environmental Science Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(4), С. 543 - 560
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
review
presents
a
complete
update
of
previous
reviews
on
the
topics
environmental
contamination,
climate
change
and
human
impact
Antarctic
ecosystems.
Environmental Science Advances,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Climate
change
leads
to
releases
of
persistent
organic
pollutants
and
chemicals
emerging
concern
as
glaciers
melt
permafrost
thaws.
Increased
human
activity
in
the
Arctic
may
enhance
local
emissions
potentially
problematic
chemicals.
Royal Society Open Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(3)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2023
Microplastics
(MP)
have
been
reported
in
Southern
Ocean
(SO),
where
they
are
likely
to
encounter
Antarctic
zooplankton
and
enter
pelagic
food
webs.
Here
we
assess
the
presence
of
MP
within
krill
(
Euphausia
superba
)
salps
Salpa
thompsoni
quantify
their
abundance
type
by
micro-Fourier
transform
infrared
microscopy.
were
found
both
species,
with
fibres
being
more
abundant
than
fragments
(krill:
56.25%
salps:
22.32%
total
MP).
Polymer
identification
indicated
originated
from
local
distant
sources.
Our
findings
prove
how
situ
ingestion
these
organisms
is
a
real
ongoing
process
SO.
amount
was
higher
(2.13
±
0.26
ind
−1
(1.38
0.42
),
while
size
extracted
(130
30
µm)
significantly
lower
(330
50
µm).
We
suggest
that
differences
between
ingested
two
species
may
be
related
strategies,
ability
fragment
as
well
different
human
pressures
collection
areas
study
region.
First
comparative
field-based
evidence
salps,
emblematic
SO
marine
ecosystems,
underlines
ecosystems
particularly
sensitive
plastic
pollution.
Water Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
244, С. 120479 - 120479
Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
ubiquitous
pollutants
that
can
effectively
harm
different
ecosystems.
The
information
on
the
relative
contribution
of
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
to
surrounding
environment
is
important,
in
order
understand
ecological
health
risks
and
implement
measures
reduce
their
presence.
This
focus
article
presents
a
quantitative
assessment
concentration
types
MPs
delivered
from
four
WWTPs
located
at
Southeast
Spain.
Samples
were
collected
throughout
four-year
period,
comprising
more
than
1,200
L
analyzed
3,215
microparticles
isolated.
Density
extraction
with
1.08
g/mL
NaCl
salt
solution
was
systematically
used
as
main
separation
method,
simple
reliable
manner,
repeat
cycles
did
not
play
any
significant
impact
study
outcomes.
had
removal
efficiencies
between
64.3%
89.2%
after
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
phases,
without
diurnal
or
daily
variations.
Advanced
methods
displayed
lower
rate
for
fibers
particulate
MPs.
abundance
always
higher
mean
size
samples
Autumn
rest
seasons.
dumped
large
quantities
into
meant
be
regarded
an
important
point
source
aquatic
terrestrial
environments.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
918, С. 170618 - 170618
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024
The
stomach
content
of
60
krill
specimens
from
the
Southern
Ocean
were
analyzed
for
presence
microplastic
(MP),
by
testing
different
sample
volumes,
extraction
approaches,
and
applying
hyperspectral
imaging
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(μFTIR).
Strict
quality
control
was
applied
on
generated
results.
A
high
load
residual
materials
in
pooled
samples
hampered
analysis
avoided
a
reliable
determination
putative
MP
particles.
Individual
stomachs
displayed
results,
however,
only
after
re-treating
with
hydrogen
peroxide.
Before
this
treatment,
lipid
rich
residues
resulted
false
assignments
polymer
categories
hence,
particle
numbers.
Finally,
identified
4
out
60,
one
per
stomach.
Our
study
highlights
importance
strict
to
verify
results
before
coming
final
decision
contamination
environment
aid
establishment
suitable
internationally
standardized
protocols
sampling
organisms
including
their
habitats
worldwide.
Antarctic Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 13
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Abstract
This
work
provides
a
comprehensive
examination
of
microplastic
air
pollution
in
Antarctica.
Due
to
atmospheric
microplastics’
emerging
importance,
analytical
procedures
and
health
effects
are
discussed.
Microplastic
poses
an
increasing
threat
the
unique
delicate
Antarctic
ecosystem,
potentially
triggering
harmful
consequences
not
only
for
local
ecosystem
fauna,
but
also
human
well-being,
given
severe
implications
global
scenarios
such
as
imminent
worldwide
warming
melting
polar
ice.
Numerous
investigations
have
now
exposed
extent
prevalence
both
nano-
microplastics
this
region,
significant
storehouse
planet’s
freshwater.
highlights
challenges
assessing
hazards
that
microplastics,
particularly
nanoscale
variants,
may
pose
life
maintenance.
The
results
suggest
mechanisms
mitigation
critical
transportation
reaches.
overview
better
understanding
Antarctica
while
highlighting
urgency
more
research
area
elucidate
precisely
short-,
medium-
long-term
arrival
these
contaminants
Antarctic.
