Water,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(16), С. 2238 - 2238
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
The
global
proliferation
of
synthetic
microfiber
waste
has
emerged
as
a
pressing
environmental
concern
due
to
its
widespread
distribution
in
both
aquatic
and
terrestrial
ecosystems.
Primary
sources
microfibers
include
laundering
textiles,
manufacturing,
plastic
breakdown,
with
transport
via
wastewater,
runoff,
atmospheric
deposition,
animal
ingestion.
This
review
highlights
the
formation
accumulation,
ranging
from
freshwater
lakes
rivers
deep-sea
sediments.
presence
agricultural
soils,
urban
dust,
even
remote
locations
indicates
transportation
diverse
accumulation
patterns.
Additionally,
this
discusses
through
various
pathways
elaborates
on
treatment
technologies
for
removal
reduction.
potential
human
health
impacts
mitigation
solutions
are
also
highlighted.
Overall,
aims
provide
comprehensive
knowledge
sources,
mechanisms,
patterns
microfibers,
emphasizing
their
multifaceted
impact
need
further
research
develop
effective
solutions.
Applied Surface Science Advances,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17, С. 100448 - 100448
Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2023
Soft
materials
or
soft
condensed
matter
are
being
globally
developed
for
various
technological
applications
chemical,
consumer
goods,
pharmaceutical,
agri-business,
and
petroleum
industries.
As
such,
there
is
a
growing
research
interest
in
understanding
the
dynamics,
structure,
morphology
of
materials,
particularly
interfacial
materials.
While
atomic
force
microscopy
(AFM)
conventionally
used
solid
studies,
this
review
focuses
on
emerging
application
AFM
as
an
effective
analytical
tool
investigating
By
harnessing
capabilities
AFM,
researchers
can
explore
novel
ways.
Specifically,
discusses
three
modes;
contact,
non-contact,
tapping
modes,
highlighting
their
working
principles
recent
analysis.
Moreover,
derivatives
each
principal
mode,
such
Lateral
Force
Microscopy
(LFM),
nanolithography,
spectroscopy,
Conductive
(CAFM),
Scanning
Polarization
(SPFM),
PeakForce
Tapping
(PFT)
included
discussed
detail.
Critical
analysis
comparison
these
imaging
modes
presented,
shedding
light
advantages
disadvantages
This
aims
to
provide
with
valuable
insights
further
advancements
field
by
presenting
comprehensive
overview
research.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(10), С. 4033 - 4033
Опубликована: Май 11, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs),
as
an
emerging
persistent
pollutant,
exist
and
accumulate
in
the
environment,
which
has
garnered
them
considerable
global
attention.
While
origin,
dispersion,
distribution,
impact
of
MPs
have
been
extensively
documented,
characterization
removal
strategies
for
present
ongoing
challenges.
In
this
literature
review,
we
introduce
detail
advantages
disadvantages
seven
methods,
from
macroscopic
to
microscopic,
visual
observation
microscopic
characterization,
discuss
their
scope
application.
addition,
12
treatment
schemes
were
summarized
three
directions
physics,
chemistry,
biology,
including
filtration,
adsorption,
extraction,
magnetic
separation,
oil
film
Fenton
oxidation,
electrochemical
persulfate
advanced
photocatalytic
coagulation,
electrocoagulation,
foam
flotation,
anaerobic–anoxic–aerobic
activated
sludge,
enzymatic
degradation,
bacterial
fungal
degradation.
Additionally,
a
critical
assessment
drawbacks
associated
with
these
strategies.
Building
upon
findings
our
research
team,
propose
novel
approach
degrade
MPs,
combines
three-dimensional
electrocatalytic
oxidation
technology
technology.
This
achieves
100%
degradation
antibiotics
water,
can
large
molecules
into
environmentally
harmless
small
molecules,
should
also
be
very
good
strategy
MPs.
Compared
two-dimensional
technology,
efficiency
is
higher
cost
lower
review
intends
propel
further
advancements
addressing
issue
MP
pollution.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 137795 - 137795
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
represent
an
emerging
issue
for
human
animal
health.
This
review
critically
examines
in
vitro
vivo
studies
to
elucidate
their
mechanisms
of
action
toxicological
effects.
Key
objectives
included:
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
MP-NPs
literature,
assessing
experimental
conditions
relative
real
environmental
scenarios,
identifying
pathways
at
the
molecular
level.
The
findings
revealed
significant
progress
understanding
impacts.
In
particular,
it
has
been
observed
promotion
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis,
autophagy,
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
via
specific
signaling
axes.
Reproductive
toxicity
emerged
as
primary
research
focus,
particularly
male
models,
whereas
effects
on
gastrointestinal,
neurological,
cardiovascular
systems
were
insufficiently
studied,
especially
affected.
Most
disproportionately
focused
polystyrene
particles,
neglecting
other
prevalent
polymers
such
polyethylene
polypropylene.
Furthermore,
reliance
synthetic
microspheres
non-realistic
concentrations
limits
relevance
real-world
conditions.
Limited
long-term
exposure
further
constrain
persistence
risks.
view
this,
future
should
integrate
environmentally
relevant
particles
doses,
size
composition,
assessments,
advanced
methodologies
omics
computational
modeling.
addition,
therapeutic
interventions
targeting
ER
inflammation
apoptosis
may
be
excellent
solution
mitigate
toxicity.
At
same
time,
standardized
global
approach
is
needed
fully
understand
risks
posed
by
MP-NPs,
attempting
safeguard
public
