Assessing toxicity of photoaged polystyrene microplastics to growth performance of rice (Oryza sativa)
Bioresource Technology Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 102079 - 102079
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Microplastic production, distribution, and removal from the environment: a review
Russian Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
94(3), С. RCR5155 - RCR5155
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
The
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
the
environment
is
a
highly
relevant
and
aggravating
environmental
problem,
which
concern
not
only
for
specialists
various
fields
but
also
everyone
who
cares
about
future
Earth.
ever-increasing
production
polymers
expanding
use
plastic
products
enlarged
MP
concentrations
Earth's
ecosystem.
need
to
control
accumulation
spread
MPs
caused
by
current
crisis
where
no
microplastic-free
areas
have
remained
on
number
studies
dealing
with
existing
potential
threat
living
organisms
from
consumption
increasing
every
year.
aim
this
review
systematize
available
information
occurrence
briefly
describe
main
types
polymer
materials
acting
as
sources
mechanisms
formation
transport
environment.
hazardous
behaviour
analyzed
considering
their
impact
physiology
aquatic
soil
organisms.
Special
emphasis
demonstrating
adverse
effect
emissions
3D
printing
materials.
An
overview
methods
capture
given
facilitate
analysis
development
more
reliable
removal
disposal.
As
result
review,
we
assess
long-term
human
health
consequences
exposure.
Understanding
formation,
lifecycle
environment,
ways
interaction
will
controlling
design
implementation
effective
techniques
remediation
prevent
ecological
consequences.
<br>The
bibliography
includes
244
references.
Язык: Английский
Microplastic exposure reduces seed germination in a coastal plant
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
972, С. 179098 - 179098
Опубликована: Март 16, 2025
Plastic
contamination
presents
major
environmental
threats
through
its
degradation
into
micro-sized
particles
that
are
harmful
to
a
variety
of
organisms,
including
plants.
Among
terrestrial
habitats,
coastal
dunes
likely
some
the
most
plastic-polluted,
but
very
few
studies
thus
far
have
examined
microplastic
effects
on
wild
plants
native
this
habitat.
Moreover,
current
research
microplastics
has
limited
relevancy
due
common
use
homogenously
shaped
un-weathered
in
exceeding
concentrations.
Our
from
biodegradable
and
non-biodegradable
origin,
their
pristine
(raw)
weathered
form,
at
concentration
106
per
ml,
plant
Cutandia
maritima.
We
first
synthesized
engineered
high
bulk
plastic
products.
Then,
we
exposed
C.
maritima
soil.
While
no
effect
was
found
following
chronic
exposure
all
types,
reduced
seed
germination
after
mother
plants,
suggesting
epigenetic
modifications
might
an
embryo
stage.
In
contrast,
direct
microplastics,
specifically
polylactic
acid,
facilitated
seeds
germination.
results
highlight
importance
studying
raise
ongoing
ecological
consequences
contamination,
which
should
be
taken
account
regulatory
assessments.
Язык: Английский
A review of environmental and health effects of synthetic cosmetics
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024
The
use
of
cosmetic
products
is
expanding
globally,
and
with
it,
so
the
range
chemical
substances
employed
in
their
production.
As
a
result,
there
also
higher
risk
intoxication,
allergic
reactions,
prolonged
exposure,
adverse
effects,
indiscriminate
use.
Cosmetic
can
contain
more
than
10,000
ingredients.
Most
users
synthetic
cosmetics
are
unaware
harmful
effects
if
they
even
are.
However,
it
linked
to
many
diseases
like
cancer,
congenital
disabilities,
reproductive
impairments,
developmental
systems,
contact
dermatitis,
hair
loss,
lung
damage,
old
age,
skin
allergies,
harm
human
nails.
Many
beauty
create
high
demand
for
natural
oils,
leading
extensive
intensive
cultivation,
harming
habitats
through
deforestation,
contaminating
soil
water
pesticides
fertilizers.
hazardous
extend
beyond
health
influence
ecosystems,
air
quality,
oceans.
Thus,
this
review
aims
assess
environmental
impacts
using
published
scientific
articles.
study
used
systematic
based
on
Scopus,
Science
Direct,
Web
databases,
Scholar
Google,
PubMed.
results
showed
that
formulation
until
disposal
containers
could
adversely
affect
health.
Язык: Английский
Abundance and Characterization of Microplastics in Compost Produced in Mazandaran, Iran
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2024
Abstract
One
of
the
source
plastics
and
microplastics
(MPs)
entering
environment
food
chain
is
waste
from
various
sources.
Most
plastic
resins
are
utilized
in
packaging
with
relatively
short
lifespans;
after
consumption,
these
materials
contribute
to
municipal
solid
waste.
The
composting
process
struggles
completely
separate
plastics,
making
a
significant
contaminant
during
composting.
MPs
defined
as
particles
smaller
than
5
mm.
This
study
aims
examine
frequency,
distribution,
characteristics
found
compost
produced
by
Mazandaran
factories.
samples
were
extracted
separated
based
on
density
differences
digestion.
Subsequently,
stereomicroscope
was
used
observe
MPs.
cross-sectional
an
average
microplastic
content
16,981
items/kg
across
all
samples.
Behshahr
had
highest
at
1,818,622,
while
Babol
lowest
15,744
items/kg.
Kruskal-Wallis
test
indicated
no
statistically
between
sampling
stations
(p
>
0.05).
most
common
shapes
fibers
(75%),
predominant
color
being
transparent-white
(56%),
frequently
observed
size
range
500–1000
µm
(40%).
Additionally,
polymers
identified
included
polyurethane,
nylon,
low-density
polypropylene,
polycarbonate.
reveals
presence
Mazandaran's
fertilizer
To
address
this
issue,
it
essential
develop
strategies
for
reducing
facilities
establish
effective
monitoring
programs
detect
identify
hotspots.
Язык: Английский
Impact of Microplastics on the Carbon and Nitrogen of Vermicompost
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(2)
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
impact
of
microplastics
(MPs)
on
carbon
(C)
and
nitrogen
(N)
content
in
vermicompost
is
not
yet
fully
understood.
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
effect
MPs
ratio
vermicompost,
which
important
for
soil
quality
health.
was
carried
out
using
a
control
treatment
six
variations
vermicomposting
process.
Observations
were
at
certain
time
intervals
60
days
with
routine
measurements
pH,
electrical
conductivity
(EC),
seed
germination
index
(GI),
survival
rate
(SR),
C/N
ratio.
results
showed
that
all
types
caused
decrease
compared
control,
high‐density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
showing
most
significant
(from
21
9.42).
also
had
an
reducing
SR
parameters
(6.88%–20.41%),
pH
(6.8–6.1),
EC
(525.3–398
µs/cm)
final
product
thereby
GI
(10%–28%).
have
compost.
provides
new
insights
into
how
can
affect
composting
process
product,
sustainable
agricultural
practices
waste
management.
Язык: Английский
Composting of Garden Waste Using Organic Inoculum in a Portable Temperature-Controlled Reactor: Process Optimization and Evaluation of Compost Efficiency
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024
Abstract
With
the
fast-growing
urbanization
simultaneously
there
is
a
rise
in
production
of
garden
waste
including
dry
leaves,
stems,
twigs,
grasses,
flowers,
etc
which
indeed
posing
challenge
for
local
government
agencies
everywhere
to
ensure
its
proper
management
and
disposal.
To
overcome
problem
controlled
temperature
aeration
flow
rate
reactor
has
fabricated.
.
Four
trials
T1,
T2,
T3,
T4
were
executed
constituting
different
forms
like
grinded,
un-shredded,
shredded
with
additives,
without
carried
out
30
days
using
portable
temperature-controlled
in-vessel
reactor.
The
(50-
60
0C)
maintained
during
process
composting
moisture
up
65%
throughout
period.
trial
1
was
best
combination
among
all
variation
pH
(7.7-8.2),
total
organic
carbon
(40-37.6),
nitrogen
(0.6-1.1),
C:N
ratio
(61.5-34.2),
cellulose
(43.3-3.9),
hemicellulose
(10.1-0.6)
lignin
(13.1-0.11)
at
end
days.
degradation
Un-shredded
leaves
found
be
very
slow
due
large
size
leaves.
findings
demonstrated
that
effective
feasible
by
following
specific
criteria,
decreases
environmental
impact
current
Язык: Английский
Presence of Microplastics in Water, Soil, Organic Fertilizer, and Potato Plants on Potato Plantations
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(2)
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
a
significant
environmental
concern,
but
data
on
their
presence
in
potato
gardens
are
limited.
This
study
aims
to
identify
and
quantify
MPs
soil,
organic
fertilizer,
irrigation
water,
plants
gardens.
Soil,
samples
were
collected
from
fields.
Analysis
was
carried
out
using
microscope
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
the
shape,
color,
quantity,
type
of
MP
polymer.
The
results
indicate
contamination
with
most
dominant
shape
fibers
(86%)
fragments
(8%),
color
black
(35%)
blue
(27%),
abundances
0.10–9.20
g
−1
,
as
well
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
high‐density
(HDPE)
polymers.
These
potential
harm
plant
growth
soil
quality.
found
quantities
disrupt
agricultural
ecosystems.
can
affect
quality
products
human
health
throughout
food
chain.
Язык: Английский