Environmental Pollution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
349, С. 123911 - 123911
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024
The
rising
trend
of
plastic
production
in
last
years
and
the
inadequate
disposal
related
waste
has
raised
concerns
regarding
microplastic-related
environmental
issues.
Microplastic
particles
disperse
by
means
transport
deposition
processes
to
different
ecosystems
enter
food
chains.
In
this
paper,
atmospheric
foliage
samples
two
species
(i.e.,
Hedera
helix
Photinia
glabra)
were
collected
analysed
for
quantity
identity
microplastics
(MPs).
A
preliminary
methodology
treat
subsequently
identify
MPs
using
a
quantum
cascade
laser
IR
spectrometer
is
presented.
treatment
airborne
involved
filtration,
mild
digestion,
concentration,
transfer
onto
reflective
slides
whereas
that
washing,
transference
putative
slides.
Fibers
fragments
differentiated
according
their
physical
features
(size,
width,
height,
etc.)
calculating
derived
characteristics
(namely,
circularity
solidity).
results
obtained
suggest
good
agreement
between
atmospheric-deposited
foliage-retained
MPs,
showing
capability
leaves
act
as
passive
samplers
monitoring.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(15), С. 5710 - 5710
Опубликована: Июль 28, 2023
Sustainable
development
is
a
big
global
challenge
for
the
21st
century.
In
recent
years,
class
of
emerging
contaminants
known
as
microplastics
(MPs)
has
been
identified
significant
pollutant
with
potential
to
harm
ecosystems.
These
small
plastic
particles
have
found
in
every
compartment
planet,
aquatic
habitats
serving
ultimate
sink.
The
extract
MPs
from
different
environmental
matrices
tangible
and
imperative
issue.
One
primary
specialties
research
chemistry
simple,
rapid,
low-cost,
sensitive,
selective
analytical
methods
extraction
identification
environment.
present
review
describes
developments
MP
complex
matrices.
All
existing
methodologies
(new,
old,
proof-of-concept)
are
discussed
evaluated
their
usefulness
various
biotic
abiotic
sake
progress
innovation.
This
study
concludes
by
addressing
current
challenges
outlining
future
objectives
aimed
at
combating
pollution.
Additionally,
set
recommendations
provided
assist
researchers
selecting
appropriate
techniques
obtaining
accurate
results.
To
facilitate
this
process,
proposed
roadmap
presented,
considering
specific
compartments
under
investigation.
By
following
roadmap,
can
enhance
understanding
pollution
contribute
effective
mitigation
strategies.
Biosensors,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1), С. 44 - 44
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Plastic
pollution,
particularly
from
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs),
has
become
a
critical
environmental
health
concern
due
to
their
widespread
distribution,
persistence,
potential
toxicity.
MPs
NPs
originate
primary
sources,
such
as
cosmetic
microspheres
or
synthetic
fibers,
secondary
fragmentation
of
larger
plastics
through
degradation.
These
particles,
typically
less
than
5
mm,
are
found
globally,
deep
seabeds
human
tissues,
known
adsorb
release
harmful
pollutants,
exacerbating
ecological
risks.
Effective
detection
quantification
essential
for
understanding
mitigating
impacts.
Current
analytical
methods
include
physical
chemical
techniques.
Physical
methods,
optical
electron
microscopy,
provide
morphological
details
but
often
lack
specificity
time-intensive.
Chemical
analyses,
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
Raman
spectroscopy,
offer
molecular
face
challenges
with
smaller
particle
sizes
complex
matrices.
Thermal
including
pyrolysis
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(Py-GC-MS),
compositional
insights
destructive
limited
in
analysis.
Emerging
(bio)sensing
technologies
show
promise
addressing
these
challenges.
Electrochemical
biosensors
cost-effective,
portable,
sensitive
platforms,
leveraging
principles
voltammetry
impedance
detect
adsorbed
pollutants.
Plasmonic
techniques,
surface
plasmon
resonance
(SPR)
surface-enhanced
spectroscopy
(SERS),
high
sensitivity
nanostructure-enhanced
detection.
Fluorescent
utilizing
microbial
enzymatic
elements
enable
the
real-time
monitoring
plastic
degradation
products,
terephthalic
acid
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET).
Advancements
innovative
approaches
pave
way
more
accurate,
scalable,
environmentally
compatible
solutions,
contributing
improved
remediation
strategies.
This
review
highlights
advanced
section
on
prospects
that
address
could
lead
significant
advancements
monitoring,
highlighting
necessity
testing
new
sensing
developments
under
real
conditions
(composition/matrix
samples),
which
overlooked,
well
study
peptides
novel
recognition
element
microplastic
sensing.
