Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8, С. 100476 - 100476
Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2023
Efficient
biological
processes
are
crucial
for
minimizing
contaminant
levels
in
aquatic
environments.
We
present
a
systematic
review
of
studies
related
to
emerging
contaminants,
metabolic
modes,
and
remediation
associated
with
the
genus
Chlorella.
Relevant
published
from
2018
2023
were
included.
The
potential
Chlorella
remove
organic
contaminants
water
bodies
or
wastewater
mixotrophic
mode,
using
bioadsorption,
bioaccumulation,
biodegradation,
has
been
recognized.
Among
them,
pyrenoidosa,
vulgaris
several
strains
sp.
Were
highlighted
as
it
can
removal
various
carbon
sources.
also
reveals
that
phycoremediation
technology
effectively
prospects
enhancement
since
high
rates
already
found
isolated
consortial
species
much
research
still
be
conducted
recognize
molecules
body
care
products,
veterinary
drugs,
multiple
residues,
new
medications,
cleaner
others.
Water Research X,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19, С. 100169 - 100169
Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
are
ubiquitous
intractable
in
urban
waters.
Compared
with
MPs,
the
smaller
NPs
have
shown
distinct
physicochemical
features,
such
as
Brownian
motion,
higher
specific
surface
area,
stronger
interaction
other
pollutants.
Therefore,
qualitative
quantitative
analysis
of
is
more
challenging
than
that
MPs.
Moreover,
these
characteristics
endow
significantly
different
environmental
fate,
interactions
pollutants,
eco-impacts
from
those
MPs
Herein,
we
critically
analyze
current
advances
difference
between
Analytical
challenges,
surrounding
comparably
discussed.,
The
characterizations
fate
studies
compared
to
Furthermore,
most
cases
exhibit
pollutants
adverse
on
living
things
Subsequently,
perspective
this
field
proposed
stimulate
further
size-dependent
NPs.
This
review
would
benefit
understanding
role
water
ecosystem
guide
future
plastic
pollution
management.
Soil & Environmental Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
1(1), С. 100002 - 100002
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2023
Micro/nanoplastics
(MPs/NPs)
are
a
growing
threat
to
environmental
health
as
these
particles
dispersed
remote
locations.
However,
the
migration
process
of
NPs
differs
from
MPs
due
their
differences
in
sizes
and
physicochemical
properties,
thereby
inducing
different
behaviours
fates.
While
provide
surfaces
host
microorganisms
form
plastisphere,
smaller
than
microorganisms,
which
often
encapsulated
by
protein
or
organic
matter
unique
eco-corona.
Both
plastisphere
eco-corona
alter
physiochemical
property
MPs/NPs,
changing
toxicity.
To
fully
understand
toxicity
MPs/NPs
after
forming
eco-corona,
this
review
aims
evaluate
roles
toxicities
environment.
Specifically,
discusses
formation
on
NPs,
summarizes
biochemical
mechanisms
assesses
potential
threats
humans.
Finally,
perspectives
provided
better
manage
plastic
pollution
protect
environment
human
health.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(4), С. 1861 - 1888
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
are
emerging
contaminants
that
undergo
progressive
aging
under
environmental
conditions
such
as
sunlight
irradiation,
mechanical
forces,
temperature
variations,
and
the
presence
of
biological
organisms.
Since
modifies
microplastic
properties,
their
own
toxicity
trapped
pollutants,
advanced
methods
to
analyze
microplastics
required.
Here
we
review
with
focus
on
process,
qualitative
identification,
quantitative
characterization,
chemometrics.
Qualitative
identification
is
done
by
techniques,
thermal
e.g.,
degradation
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry,
spectral
infrared,
Raman,
fluorescent,
laser
techniques.
Quantitative
characterization
microscopy
mass
spectrometry.
Microplastic
results
in
a
series
surface
physical
changes,
biofilm
formation,
chemical
oxidation,
alternation,
deterioration.
Changes
properties
allow
differentiate
aged
microplastics.
Infrared
Raman
spectroscopy
rapid
sensitive
for
complex
samples.
Combining
two
techniques
preferable
accurate
detection
categorization.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
newly
recognized
contaminants
that
result
from
the
breakdown
of
plastics
released
into
aquatic
environments.
This
study
focuses
on
elimination
polystyrene
(PS)
using
S.
platensis,
a
natural
biocoagulant,
aqueous
solutions.
The
research
investigated
several
crucial
variables,
including
initial
level
PS
ranging
100
to
900
mg
L
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2024
Abstract
Previous
studies
reported
microplastics
(MPs),
antibiotics,
and
antibiotic
resistance
genes
(ARGs)
in
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs).
There
is
still
a
lack
of
research
progress
on
the
origin,
fate,
impact
hazards
MPs
ARGs
WWTPs.
This
paper
fills
gap
this
regard.
In
our
search,
we
used
“microplastics”,
“antibiotic
genes”,
“wastewater
plant”
as
topic
terms
Web
Science,
checking
returned
results
for
relevance
by
examining
titles
abstracts.
study
mainly
explores
following
points:
(1)
origins
fate
MPs,
antibiotics
WWTPs;
(2)
mechanisms
action
sludge
biochemical
pools;
(3)
impacts
WWTPs
spread
ARGs;
(4)
harm
inflicted
environment
human
body.
Contaminants
sewage
such
ARGs,
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria
enter
soil
water.
can
travel
through
food
chain
thus
reach
humans,
leading
to
increased
illness,
hospitalization,
even
mortality.
will
enhance
understanding
among
they
inflict
