Plastic
pollution
in
agricultural
soil
is
a
major
concern,
affecting
biodiversity
and
functionality.
In
this
context,
studies
of
plastic
that
consider
its
use
across
different
regions
are
essential.
Considering
land
(forest,
grassland,
agriculture),
study
aimed
to
identify,
quantify,
characterize
debris
various
agroecosystems
within
Southeast
Brazil
sub-basin.
Additionally,
the
sampled
was
georeferenced,
allowing
characteristics
be
correlated
with
terrain
features,
such
as
LS
factor
vegetation
cover.
Based
on
size,
categorized
into
macroplastics,
mesoplastics,
coarse
microplastics.
The
results
revealed
areas
accounted
for
91.2%
total
waste
collected.
most
common
polymer
types
identified
were
polypropylene,
polyethylene,
poly(vinyl
chloride),
comprising
82.6%
total.
accumulation
region
primarily
linked
intensive
human
activity
practices.
Moreover,
distribution
strongly
characteristics,
particularly
cover,
higher
concentrations
observed
smooth
moderately
undulating
terrain.
These
findings
highlight
importance
monitoring
microwatershed
identifying
sources
provide
valuable
insights
mitigating
environmental
impact.
Plants People Planet,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
6(2), С. 304 - 314
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2023
Societal
Impact
Statement
Agricultural
soils
are
substantial
receptors
of
plastic
pollution.
Plastic
crop
covers,
a
facet
agriplastics,
may
represent
an
important
contribution
to
microplastic
load
in
agricultural
soils.
The
authors
present
nationwide
study
the
United
Kingdom,
comparing
between
sites
where
covers
and
not
used
for
carrot
potato
production.
Sites
were
received
higher
compared
with
no
cover
was
used.
effects
pollution
largely
unknown,
requiring
further
research
determine
impact
on
soil,
human
health.
Summary
pollution,
agriplastics
potentially
making
overall
intensive
use
mismanagement
particularly
mulch
films,
nets
fleeces,
pathway.
In
this
study,
we
have
analysed
concentrations
324
samples
from
108
across
carrots
or
potatoes
grown,
using
combined
digestion
density
separation
method.
Microplastics
stained
Nile
Red
quantified
fluorescence
microscopy.
Microplastic
ranged
1320
8190
particles
kg
−1
,
mean
3680
±
129.1
.
Where
production,
2667
84.1
detected.
At
past
10
years,
4689
147.1
recorded.
There
significant
difference
abundance
(
p
≤
0.001),
confirming
that
source
microplastics
Further
studies
needed
investigate
occurrence
environment
better
understand
their
crops
Micro and Nano Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22, С. 100237 - 100237
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024
Investigations
on
microplastic
(MPs)
particles
in
soils
are
extremely
rare,
and
the
published
results
often
lack
comparability
due
to
different
sampling,
extracting,
analytical
approaches
used.
The
current
techniques
for
examining
tiny
MPs
soil
samples
not
particularly
effective,
but
minor
adjustments
method
combinations
should
be
explored.
complexity
of
matrix
presents
challenges
developing
a
standardized
approach
characterizing
removing
them
effectively,
heterogeneity
composition,
variability
their
size/shape,
interactions
with
particles,
background
contamination,
methodological
variations.
This
review
focuses
evaluating
various
methods
extraction,
purification,
identification,
measurement
removal
complex
systems.
A
recommended
methodology
extracting
from
is
proposed,
aiming
provide
systematic
recovery
identification.
Furthermore,
article
discusses
sampling
plans,
drying
sieving
techniques,
density
separation
methods,
special
emphasis
photocatalytic
removal.
also
addresses
encountered
such
analyses
suggests
possible
solutions,
followed
by
future
prospects.
Additionally,
importance
environment
highlighted,
underscoring
need
effective
methodologies
tackling
this
pressing
issue.
Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024
Plastic
pollutants
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
biggest
environmental
concerns
in
recent
times.
The
potential
hazards
arise
from
presence
additives
within
microplastics
(MPs),
which
can
leach
into
environment.
These
serve
a
multitude
purposes,
resulting
diverse
range
compounds
used
plastic
formulation.
elements
are
commonly
integrated
molding
processes
to
enhance
usability,
optimize
material
performance,
and
reduce
costs.
Throughout
lifespan
plastics,
there
exists
for
release
unpolymerized
monomers
(sometimes
more
toxic)
that
not
chemically
bound
polymers;
these
pose
risks
environment
and,
ultimately,
human
well-being.
Assessing
impact
MPs
on
life
requires
determining
precise
chemical
composition
level
exposure
additives.
Phthalates
flame
retardants
currently
focus
extensive
examination
due
their
widespread
Following
closely
behind
stabilizers
antioxidants,
also
undergoing
evaluation.
Chemical
like
hexabromocyclododecanes
(HBCDs)
polybrominated
diphenyl
ethers
(PBDEs)
possess
characteristics
such
persistence,
bioaccumulation,
toxicity.
understanding
ecotoxicological
implications
discharge
primary
materials
remains
limited
at
present.
current
state
issues
concerning
regulations
transparency
regarding
additive
chemicals
is
marked
by
significant
lack
openness
clarity.
It
paramount
thoroughly
comprehend
assess
ecosystems
face
leaching,
degradation,
eventual
fate
when
plastics
released
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(7)
Опубликована: Май 29, 2024
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
in
the
form
of
microplastics
(MPs),
poses
a
significant
threat
to
natural
ecosystems,
with
detrimental
ecological,
social,
and
economic
impacts.
This
review
paper
aims
provide
an
overview
existing
research
on
interaction
between
microbial
biofilms
MPs
environments.
The
begins
by
outlining
sources
types
MPs,
emphasizing
their
widespread
presence
marine,
freshwater,
terrestrial
ecosystems.
It
then
discusses
formation
characteristics
surfaces,
highlighting
role
altering
physicochemical
properties
facilitating
processes
such
as
vertical
transport,
biodegradation,
dispersion
microorganisms,
gene
transfer.
Different
methods
used
assess
these
interactions
are
discussed,
including
microbiological
characterization.
Current
gaps
challenges
understanding
complex
relationships
identified,
need
for
further
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
develop
effective
mitigation
strategies.
Innovative
solutions,
bioremediation
techniques
combination
other
strategies,
nanotechnology,
advanced
filtration
technologies,
public
awareness
campaigns,
proposed
promising
approaches
address
issue
pollution.
Overall,
this
underscores
urgent
multidisciplinary
approach
combating
pollution,
combining
scientific
research,
technological
innovation,
engagement
safeguard
health
integrity
ACS Agricultural Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(5), С. 614 - 625
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024
This
study
examines
microplastics
(MPs)
for
the
first
time
in
soil
of
Diamond
City,
Surat
(Gujarat,
India)
terms
their
abundance,
distribution,
chemical
composition,
and
ecological
risk
assessment.
A
stereomicroscope
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
were
used
to
measure
physical
properties
MPs.
The
outcome
showed
omnipresence
MPs
city's
soil,
with
an
average
abundance
103.2
±
57.28
particles
100
g–1.
Over
90%
all
made
polyethylene
(70.19%),
polypropylene
(17.53%),
poly(ethylene
terephthalate)
(6.92%)
polymers.
white/transparent-colored
having
a
size
about
2–5
mm
are
predominantly
available.
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
results
indicate
that
discovered
samples
mostly
represented
by
fragments
fibers,
which
account
52.90%
total
variance
data
set.
Additionally,
current
research,
assessment
pollution
load
index
(PLI),
polymer
hazard
(PHI),
(ERI)
studied.
PLI
values
greater
than
1
observed,
indicating
sampling
sites
polluted
Based
on
type
polymer,
toxicity
found
sample,
evaluation
concluded
there
is
moderate
medium
associated
polluting
city
soil.
greatest
PHI
value
this
239.69
(risk
category:
medium),
while
lowest
8.69
low).
greenness
profile
method
was
assessed
using
software-based
analytical
metric
(AGREE)
tool.
developed
approach
partially
green,
as
shown
AGREE
score
0.53.
present
investigations
emphasize
critical
importance
taking
action
metropolitan
areas
such
mitigate
MP
improve
waste
management
practices
greener
cleaner
ecosystem
future.
These
findings
will
inspire
creation
ecofriendly
alternatives
crucial
reducing
plastic
consumption,
safeguarding
ecosystems,
mitigating
MPs'
impact
quality.
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9, С. 100558 - 100558
Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2023
The
physical
characterization
of
indoor
dust
market
samples
showed
the
presence
different
macroplastics
(pellet,
film,
and
fiber).
Most
fall
in
size
range
5
<
L
≤
6
mm.
These
have
colors.
concentration
among
was
27–730
g−1,
while
average
247
±
196
g−1.
Two
hundred
seventeen
were
identified
characterized
into
24
types
macroplastics.
In
most
markets,
polymer
risk
index
less-risk
category
(I),
some
environments,
it
high-risk
(Ⅴ).
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
947, С. 174699 - 174699
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024
In
the
terrestrial
environment,
microplastics
in
specialty
cropping
systems
have
not
been
studied
so
far.
Viticulture
as
a
potential
plastic-intensive
management
form
and
land
use
with
high
erosion
risks,
plays
an
important
role
transport
distribution
of
material
to
other
aquatic
systems.
This
paper
is
first
investigation
vineyard
soils,
assessing
spatial
composition
organically
conventionally
managed
viticulture,
relates
it
macroplastic
collected
at
vineyards.
Topsoils
(0-10,
10-30
cm)
plastic
particles
on
soil
surfaces
from
eight
lots
were
sampled.
Four
vineyards
under
organic
four
underconventional
they
all
located
Moselle
Saar
Wine
Region
(Rhineland-Palatinate,
Germany).
Microplastic
analysis
was
performed
via
μFTIR
chemical
imaging
after
wet-chemical
microplastic
extraction
samples.
The
mean
concentration
4200
±
2800
p
kg
