The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
921, С. 171132 - 171132
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Considerable
efforts
have
been
devoted
to
develop
or
adapt
existing
guidelines
and
protocols,
obtain
robust
reproducible
results
from
(eco)toxicological
assays
on
engineered
nanomaterials
(NMs).
However,
while
many
studies
investigated
adverse
effects
of
NMs
freshwater
species,
less
attention
was
posed
the
marine
environment,
a
major
sink
for
these
contaminants.
This
review
discusses
procedures
used
assess
ecotoxicity
in
focusing
use
protocols
methods
preparing
dispersions
physicochemical
characterization
exposure
media.
To
this
purpose,
critical
analysis
literature
since
2010
carried
out,
based
publication
first
dispersion
protocols.
Among
89
selected
studies,
only
<5
%
followed
standardized
protocol
combined
with
ecotoxicological
media,
more
than
half
non-standardized
method
but
performed
characterization.
In
remaining
partial
no
information
provided.
also
highlighted
that
metal
oxides
were
most
studied
(42
%),
an
increasing
interest
last
years
towards
nanoplastics
(14
%)
multicomponent
(MCNMs,
7
line
growing
emerging
For
all
NMs,
primary
producers
as
algae
bacteria
groups
addition
mollusca,
organisms
at
higher
trophic
levels
represented,
likely
due
challenges
evaluating
complex
organisms.
Thus,
despite
wide
different
applications,
standard
are
not
often
testing
species.
characterize
media
recognize
importance
following
conditions
possible
support
ecological
hazard
assessment
NMs.
Soil & Environmental Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
1(1), С. 100002 - 100002
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2023
Micro/nanoplastics
(MPs/NPs)
are
a
growing
threat
to
environmental
health
as
these
particles
dispersed
remote
locations.
However,
the
migration
process
of
NPs
differs
from
MPs
due
their
differences
in
sizes
and
physicochemical
properties,
thereby
inducing
different
behaviours
fates.
While
provide
surfaces
host
microorganisms
form
plastisphere,
smaller
than
microorganisms,
which
often
encapsulated
by
protein
or
organic
matter
unique
eco-corona.
Both
plastisphere
eco-corona
alter
physiochemical
property
MPs/NPs,
changing
toxicity.
To
fully
understand
toxicity
MPs/NPs
after
forming
eco-corona,
this
review
aims
evaluate
roles
toxicities
environment.
Specifically,
discusses
formation
on
NPs,
summarizes
biochemical
mechanisms
assesses
potential
threats
humans.
Finally,
perspectives
provided
better
manage
plastic
pollution
protect
environment
human
health.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
57(18), С. 7263 - 7272
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2023
Multiple
analytical
techniques
to
measure
microplastics
(MPs)
in
complex
environmental
matrices
are
currently
under
development,
and
which
is
most
suited
often
depends
on
the
aim(s)
of
research
question
experimental
design.
Here,
we
further
broaden
suite
possible
can
directly
detect
MPs
suspension
while
differentiating
carbon
contained
from
other
natural
particles
dissolved
organic
(DOC).
Single
particle
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(sp-ICP-MS)
well
measuring
at
trace
concentrations,
use
ICP
time-of-flight-MS
(ICP-TOFMS)
allows
one
simultaneously
monitor
entire
elemental
spectrum
assess
full
composition
individual
through
developing
fingerprints.
Because
not
detected
a
standard
operation
mode
with
icp
TOF,
dedicated
optimization
was
necessary.
Subsequently,
feasibility
monitoring
12C
pulses
for
detection
more
waters,
two
proof-of-principle
studies
were
performed
waters
environmentally
relevant
DOC
backgrounds
(≤20
mg/L)
presence
containing
particles,
here,
algae.
Elevated
concentrations
did
impact
enumeration
suspension,
MPs,
single
algae,
aggregates
algae
clearly
distinguished.
The
simultaneous
identification
different
analytes
interest
multiplexed
sp-ICP-TOFMS
experiments
utilizing
fingerprinting
step
forward
quantifying
aqueous
samples.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(5), С. 2163 - 2163
Опубликована: Март 5, 2024
The
increasing
number
of
plastic
particles
in
the
environment
gives
rise
to
a
unique
ecological
niche
called
plastisphere,
which
is
characterized
by
dynamic
assemblage
microorganisms
comprising
autotrophs,
heterotrophs,
predators,
and
pathogens.
This
paper
reviews
formation,
characteristics,
factors
influencing
terrestrial
aquatic
plastisphere.
plastisphere
forms
when
hitchhiking
microorganisms,
often
bacteria,
adhere
surfaces
alter
surface
properties
for
subsequent
colonization
increasingly
tightly
clinging
microorganisms.
not
as
mobile
defined
characteristics
soil
anchoring
it.
on
are
dominant
surroundings,
particularly
those
phyla
Proteobacteria,
Actinobacteria,
Bacteroidota,
Firmicutes,
Chloroflexi,
Acidobacteria,
Cyanobacteria,
Ascomycota,
Basidiomycota,
Chytridiomycota,
Ciliophora,
Ochrophyta,
Chlorophyta.
However,
compositions
microbial
species
different
vary
widely
they
change
with
time,
properties,
biotic
abiotic
environmental
factors.
Temporal
changes
due
succession.
Plastic
type,
size,
color,
degree
aging,
chemical
leaching,
also
affect
composition
Biotic
ambient
interspecies
interactions,
together
ones,
including
pH,
temperature,
nutrient
availability,
salinity,
light,
significantly
shape
review
provides
insight
into
biodiversity
its
roles
spreading
pathogens
degrading
plastics.
Journal of Applied Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
44(11), С. 1657 - 1678
Опубликована: Март 17, 2024
Abstract
Plastic
waste
comprises
polymers
of
different
chemicals
that
disintegrate
into
nanoplastic
particles
(NPLs)
1–100‐nm
size,
thereby
littering
the
environment
and
posing
a
threat
to
wildlife
human
health.
Research
on
NPL
contamination
has
up
now
focused
ecotoxicology
effects
pollution
rather
than
health
risks.
This
review
aimed
speculate
about
possible
properties
carcinogenic
neurotoxic
as
pollutants.
Given
their
low‐dimensional
size
high
surface
ratio,
NPLs
can
easily
penetrate
biological
membranes
cause
functional
structural
damage
in
cells.
Once
inside
cell,
interrupt
autophagy
flux
cellular
debris,
alter
proteostasis,
provoke
mitochondrial
dysfunctions,
induce
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress.
Harmful
metabolic
processes
induced
by
include
oxidative
stress
(OS),
ROS
generation,
pro‐inflammatory
reactions.
Depending
cell
cycle
status,
may
direct
DNA
damage,
tumorigenesis,
lately
carcinogenesis
tissues
with
self‐renewal
capabilities
like
epithelia.
In
cells
able
live
longest
neurons,
could
trigger
neurodegeneration
promoting
toxic
proteinaceous
aggregates,
OS,
chronic
inflammation.
genotoxicity
neurotoxicity
are
discussed
based
gathered
evidence,
when
available,
within
context
intracellular
uptake
these
newcomer
nanoparticles.
summary,
this
explains
how
risk
evaluation
for
benefit
from
accurately
monitoring
toxicokinetics
toxicodynamics
at
resolution
level.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
We
compute
the
potential
of
mean
force
(PMF)
between
semicrystalline
polyethylene
(PE)
nanoplastics
(NPLs)
and
model
POPC
DPPC
bilayers,
which
approximate
in
vivo
membranes,
using
atomistic
simulations.
Our
work
shows
that
resolution
is
required
to
characterize
NPL
lipid
interactions.
By
analyzing
PMF,
we
demonstrate
mechanical
properties
rather
than
morphologies,
govern
NPL-membrane
Resistance
penetration
arises
from
elastic
energy
membrane
deformation.
The
flexible
membranes
resist
translocation,
brittle
fracture
under
stress.
Using
an
free
model,
effective
repulsions
NPLs
various
sizes.
first-passage
time
analysis
even
small,
bare
cannot
easily
penetrate
via
passive
diffusion,
at
high
concentrations.
However,
eco-coronas
or
other
mechanisms,
such
as
endocytosis,
may
still
facilitate
cellular
uptake
MPLs.
While
morphologies
do
not
directly
impact
they
influence
behavior
within
upon
translocation.
Semicrystalline
remain
intact
whereas
amorphous
can
dissolve
into
hydrophobic
core
alter
membrane.
Environment International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
197, С. 109358 - 109358
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
This
study
examined
the
effects
of
hot
high-fat
simulants
on
physicochemical
properties
microplastics
(MPs)
from
polypropylene
(PP)-,
low-density
polyethylene
(LDPE)-,
and
polylactic
acid
(PLA)-based
single-use
food
container
(SUFC)
leachates
those
aging
their
immunomodulatory
effectors.
Scenario
studies
have
demonstrated
that
MPs
were
released
these
three
types
SUFCs.
LDPE-
PLA-based
SUFCs
also
cellulose.
Among
SUFCs,
only
PP
particles
exhibited
a
new
absorption
peak
at
1725
cm-1,
which
phenomenon
may
be
attributed
to
presence
unstable
tertiary
carbon
atoms.
Subsequently,
we
investigated
removing
additive
both
thermal-aged
with
polystyrene
(PS)
carboxyl-modified
PS
(PS-COOH)
polymer
backbones
as
reference
materials.
The
findings
indicated
PS-COOH
induced
comparable
innate
immune
responses,
exhibiting
similar
size
SUFC
percolates.
Consequently,
selected
original
MPs,
respectively,
evaluate
immunity.
results
revealed
thata
protein
corona
formed
particle
types,
more
adsorption
observed
particles.
complex
enhanced
phagocytosis
RAW264.7
macrophages
increased
expression
pro-inflammatory
genes
NOS2
TNF-α
through
an
actin
polymerization
cross-linking
mechanism.
In
this
study,
how
affect
responses
using
model
system,
emphasizing
importance
comprehensive
safety
evaluations
MPs.