Microplastic sources, formation, toxicity and remediation: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(4), С. 2129 - 2169

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2023

Abstract Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent discovery of microplastics in most ecosystems. Here, we review sources, formation, occurrence, toxicity and remediation methods microplastics. We distinguish ocean-based land-based sources Microplastics have been found biological samples such as faeces, sputum, saliva, blood placenta. Cancer, intestinal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, infectious inflammatory diseases are induced or mediated by exposure during pregnancy maternal period also discussed. Remediation include coagulation, membrane bioreactors, sand filtration, adsorption, photocatalytic degradation, electrocoagulation magnetic separation. Control strategies comprise reducing plastic usage, behavioural change, using biodegradable plastics. Global production has risen dramatically over past 70 years reach 359 million tonnes. China world's top producer, contributing 17.5% global production, while Turkey generates waste Mediterranean region, at 144 tonnes per day. 75% marine waste, with responsible 80–90% pollution, account only 10–20%. induce toxic effects on humans animals, cytotoxicity, immune response, oxidative stress, barrier attributes, genotoxicity, even minimal dosages 10 μg/mL. Ingestion animals results alterations gastrointestinal tract physiology, system depression, differential gene expression, growth inhibition. Furthermore, bioaccumulation tissues aquatic organisms can adverse ecosystem, potential transmission birds. Changing individual behaviours governmental actions, implementing bans, taxes, pricing carrier bags, significantly reduced consumption 8–85% various countries worldwide. The microplastic minimisation approach follows an upside-down pyramid, starting prevention, followed reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, ending disposal least preferable option.

Язык: Английский

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Micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) as emerging pollutant in ground water: Environmental impact, potential risks, limitations and way forward towards sustainable management

Chemical Engineering Journal, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 459, С. 141568 - 141568

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Degradation of plastics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 176, С. 113474 - 113474

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Interaction between antibiotics and microplastics: Recent advances and perspective

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 897, С. 165414 - 165414

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Interactions of microplastics with organic, inorganic and bio-pollutants and the ecotoxicological effects on terrestrial and aquatic organisms

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 838, С. 156068 - 156068

Опубликована: Май 20, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Leaching of chemicals from microplastics: A review of chemical types, leaching mechanisms and influencing factors

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 906, С. 167666 - 167666

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Microplastics influence the fate of antibiotics in freshwater environments: Biofilm formation and its effect on adsorption behavior

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 442, С. 130078 - 130078

Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Bioremediation of microplastics in freshwater environments: A systematic review of biofilm culture, degradation mechanisms, and analytical methods

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 863, С. 160953 - 160953

Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2022

Microplastics, defined as particles <5 mm in diameter, are emerging environmental pollutants that pose a threat to ecosystems and human health. Biofilm degradation of microplastics may be an ecologically friendly approach. This review systematically summarises the factors affecting biofilm proposes feasible methods improve efficiency microplastic degradation. Environmentally insensitive microorganisms were screened, optimized, commercially cultured facilitate practical application this technology. For strain screening, technology should focus on microorganisms/strains can modify hydrophobicity microplastics, degrade crystalline zone metabolise additives microplastics. The biodegradation mechanism is also described; secreting extracellular oxidases hydrolases key for Measuring changes molecular weight distribution (MWD) enables better analysis behaviour has relatively few applications because its low efficiency; however, enrichment freshwater environments wastewater treatment plant tailwater currently most effective method treating with biofilms.

Язык: Английский

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Interaction between microplastic biofilm formation and antibiotics: Effect of microplastic biofilm and its driving mechanisms on antibiotic resistance gene

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 459, С. 132099 - 132099

Опубликована: Июль 21, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Effect of nonbiodegradable microplastics on soil respiration and enzyme activity: A meta-analysis

Applied Soil Ecology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 184, С. 104770 - 104770

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2022

Язык: Английский

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