Climate
change
and
plastic
pollution
are
two
main
issues
that
our
world
is
currently
facing,
they
mainly
linked
through
various
processes,
mechanisms,
chemical
blueprint.
Emerging
related
to
microplastic
(MP)
contamination
in
freshwater
expanding
diverse
research
being
carried
out
globally.
Factors
causing
climate
increasing
the
frequency
of
extreme
weather
phenomena
such
as
floods,
drought,
sea
level
rise,
heat
waves,
which
can
directly
or
indirectly
influence
plastic/MP
ecosystems
including
groundwater
environments.
Here,
we
review
impacts
events
on
MP
with
a
specific
focus
This
narrative
shows
flooding
have
most
adverse
effect
environments
recharge
events.
Drought
also
major
effects
pollution.
Karst,
alluvial,
coastal
aquifers
exhibit
highest
levels
among
aquifer
types.
change's
impact
different
types
vary
depending
hydrogeological
conditions
other
factors
environment.
Prevention
comprehensive
solutions
crucial
for
addressing
MPs
environment,
downstream
measures
supplementary
upstream
ones.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
918, С. 170382 - 170382
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
composed
of
different
polymers
with
various
shapes,
within
a
vast
granulometric
distribution
(1
μm
-
5
mm)
and
wide
variety
physicochemical
surface
bulk
characteristics
spiral
around
the
globe,
atmospheric,
oceanic,
cryospheric,
terrestrial
residence
times,
while
interacting
other
pollutants
biota.
The
challenges
microplastic
pollution
are
related
to
complex
relationships
between
generation
mechanisms
(physical,
chemical,
biological),
their
properties,
interactions
microorganisms,
changes
in
properties
aging,
small
sizes
that
facilitate
diffusion
transportation
air,
water,
land,
biota,
thereby
promoting
ubiquity.
Early
career
researchers
(ERCs)
constitute
an
essential
part
scientific
community
committed
overcoming
new
ideas
innovative
perspectives
for
development
remediation
technologies.
However,
because
enormous
amount
information
available,
it
may
be
difficult
ERCs
determine
complexity
this
environmental
issue.
This
mini-review
aims
provide
quick
updated
overview
insights
help
them
acquire
background
needed
develop
highly
physical,
biological
technologies,
as
well
valorization
proposals
education
awareness
campaigns.
Moreover,
recommendations
holistic
strategies
presented
here
can
propose
technologies
considering
environmental,
social,
practical
dimensions
fulfilling
current
government
policies
manage
plastic
waste.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16, С. 100460 - 100460
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
Microplastics,
small
sized
plastic
particles
having
size
<5
mm
are
formed
through
primary
process
including
production
of
beauty
products,
microbeads
and
microfibres
as
well
secondary
mechanical
weathering,
friction,
aberration
fragmentation
large
plastics.
The
major
sources
microplastics
land-based
ocean-based
sources.
Microplastic
pollution
is
a
serious
concern
due
to
the
persistent,
low
biodegradability
bio-accumulative
behaviour.
Microplastics
can
bioaccumulate
in
food
chain
cause
ecological
human
health
risk.
Hence,
it
important
remove
from
aquatic
ecosystems.
removed
systems
wastewater
series
processes
such
physical,
chemical
biological
treatments.
In
present
articles,
>250
articles
reviewed
collect
information
regarding
various
methods
for
removal
microplastics.
Also,
probable
control
strategies
combat
with
were
assessed.
It
was
concluded
that
recent
water
treatment
efficient
removing
microplastic
pollution.
efficiencies
ranged
between
74
%-99.2
%,
65
%-99.20
%
77
%-100
methods,
respectively.
Among
three
physical
especially
filtration
biochar
most
way
(efficiency
up
100
%)
also
creating
public
awareness,
promoting
reusing,
recycling
reducing,
application
bioplastics
wastes.
This
review
will
be
useful
add
current
knowledge
abatement
pollution,
finding
novel
solution
help
policymakers
implement
effective
cost-efficient
method
microplastics,
find
out
new
reduce,
reuse
recycle
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
319, С. 100527 - 100527
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Efficiently
managing
sludge
extract
from
physio-chemical
processes
in
water/wastewater
treatment
plants
is
imperative
for
achieving
zero-waste
discharge
and
advancing
environmental
sustainability.
This
review
critically
examines
current
practices,
challenges,
opportunities
associated
with
management,
a
specific
focus
on
maximizing
resource
recovery
while
minimizing
impacts.
It
distinguishes
between
primary
sludge,
generated
physico-chemical
processes,
secondary
biological
treatments,
highlighting
the
unique
needs
of
sludge.
By
evaluating
role
generation
exploring
significance
strategies,
this
highlights
importance
optimizing
reuse
within
waste
management
bases.
Key
factors
influencing
quality
composition
extract,
including
chemical
characteristics
techniques,
are
thoroughly
assessed.
Furthermore,
technological
approaches
discussed,
advanced
technologies
successful
case
studies.
Challenges
limitations
identified,
along
recommendations
overcoming
these
barriers.
The
implications
sustainability,
conservation,
regulatory
agreement
potential
significant
positive
impacts
practices.
Future
research
directions
also
delineated,
aiming
to
advance
field
promote
adoption
strategies
management.
serves
as
valuable
guiding
sustainable
