Release of phthalate esters (PAEs) and microplastics (MPs) from face masks and gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic

Environmental Research, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 215, С. 114337 - 114337

Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Microplastic contamination in seawater across global marine protected areas boundaries

Environmental Pollution, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 316, С. 120692 - 120692

Опубликована: Ноя. 16, 2022

Despite the relatively rich literature on omnipresence of microplastics in marine environments, current status and ecological impacts global Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are still unknown. Their ubiquitous occurrence, increasing volume, ecotoxicological effects have made microplastic an emerging pollutant. Given critical conservation roles MPAs that aim to protect vulnerable species, biodiversity, resources, it is essential a comprehensive overview abundance, distribution, characteristics including their buffer zones. Here, extensive data were collected screened based 1565 peer-reviewed from 2017 2020, GIS-based approach was applied improve outcomes by considering boundary limits. Microplastics seawater samples verified within boundaries 52 MPAs; after zones, 1/3 more (68 MPAs) identified as contaminated microplastics. A large range levels summarized water volume (0-809,000 items/m3) or surface area (21.3-1,650,000,000 items/km2), which likely due discrepancy sampling analytical methods. Fragment most frequently observed shape fiber abundant shape. PE PP common also polymer types. Overall, 2/3 available reported higher than 12,429 items/km2, indicating alone cannot against pollution. The limitations future directions discussed toward post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework goals.

Язык: Английский

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Current knowledge on the presence, biodegradation, and toxicity of discarded face masks in the environment

Journal of environmental chemical engineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(2), С. 109308 - 109308

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2023

During the first year of COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks became mandatory, with a great preference for disposable ones. However, benefits face masks health safety are counteracted by environmental burden related to their improper disposal. An unprecedented influx entering environment has been reported in last two years along implications natural environments terms biodegradability, released contaminants and ecotoxicological effects. This critical review addresses several aspects current literature regarding (bio)degradation (eco)toxicity contaminants, identifying uncertainties research needs that should be addressed future studies. While it is indisputable mask contamination contributes already alarming plastic pollution, we still far from determining its real contribution issue. The paucity studies on biodegradation ecotoxicity uncontrolled variables involved during experimental procedures, compromising eventual comparison conventional debris. Studies abundance composition mask-released (microplastics/fibres/ chemical compounds) under pre- post-pandemic conditions should, therefore, encouraged, tests considering environmentally relevant settings. To achieve this, methodological strategies developed overcome technical difficulties quantify characterise smallest MPs fibres, adsorbents, leachates increase relevancy conditions.

Язык: Английский

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution in the Caspian Sea, the largest enclosed inland water body in the world

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 824, С. 153771 - 153771

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Review of research on migration, distribution, biological effects, and analytical methods of microfibers in the environment

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 855, С. 158922 - 158922

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in coastal environment, Southeast Coast of India

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 180, С. 113769 - 113769

Опубликована: Май 18, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Physical and chemical degradation of littered personal protective equipment (PPE) under simulated environmental conditions

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 178, С. 113587 - 113587

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Review on personal protective equipment: Emerging concerns in micro(nano)plastic pollution and strategies for addressing environmental challenges

Environmental Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 257, С. 119345 - 119345

Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Effects of COVID-19 on coastal and marine environments: Aggravated microplastic pollution, improved air quality, and future perspective

Chemosphere, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 355, С. 141900 - 141900

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Face masks invading protected areas: Risks and recommendations

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 847, С. 157636 - 157636

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2022

Язык: Английский

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