Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024
Tire
wear
particles
(TWPs),
generated
from
tire
abrasion,
contribute
significantly
to
environmental
contamination.
The
toxicity
of
TWPs
organisms
has
raised
significant
concerns,
yet
their
effects
on
terrestrial
plants
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
investigated
the
long-term
impact
pristine
and
naturally
aged
water
spinach
(Ipomoea
aquatica)
its
rhizospheric
soil.
results
indicated
that
natural
aging
reduced
TWPs,
as
evidenced
by
decreased
levels
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
in
soil
themselves.
Consequently,
were
found
enhance
plant
growth
chlorophyll
content,
whereas
increased
stress.
Furthermore,
improved
organic
matter
(SOM)
total
carbon
(TOC),
thereby
boosting
microbial
enzymes
involved
nitrogen
cycling.
Metabolomic
analysis
revealed
upregulated
key
pathways
related
metabolism,
enhancing
stress
responses.
Additionally,
rhizosphere
bacterial
diversity
was
higher
under
favoring
nutrient-cycling
taxa
such
Acidobacteriota
Nitrospirota.
Pristine
may
lead
overproliferation
certain
dominant
species,
reducing
soil,
which
could
ultimately
compromise
health.
These
findings
a
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
underlying
TWP
highlight
necessity
for
further
research
across
various
species
over
different
exposure
durations
comprehensive
risk
assessment.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
172, С. 117566 - 117566
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
The
analysis
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
terrestrial
environments
and
the
evaluation
their
environmental
risk
has
gained
great
attention,
owing
to
increasing
evidence
for
widespread
presence
soils
freshwater
sediments
globally.
Once
environment,
MPs
undergo
abiotic
biotic
processes
which
alter
properties
integrity:
this
process
is
called
"aging"
implications
fate
these
contaminants,
morphology
surface
chemistry.
Aging
may
also
affect
analytical
assessment
samples:
samples
likely
contain
aged
MPs,
while
methods
are
generally
established
using
pristine
plastics
validation.
This
can
lead
uncertainties
quantification
characterization.
critical
review
summarizes
current
trends
simulation
characterization
MP
aging
laboratory
conditions,
highlighting
limitations
knowledge
gaps.
It
discusses
challenges
induced
by
samples,
providing
directions
toward
possible
solutions.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(17), С. 13252 - 13252
Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2023
This
study
investigates
the
scope
of
global
marine
microplastic
pollution
and
its
implications
on
ecosystems
human
health.
We
first
delve
into
how
plastic
enters
ocean,
with
an
emphasis
accumulation
along
coastlines,
particularly
formation
impact
Great
Pacific
Garbage
Patch
(GPGP).
Through
a
concentration
map
microplastics
across
five
continents,
distribution
is
revealed.
Furthermore,
effects
wildlife
are
explored,
as
well
their
potential
entry
food
chain,
posing
public
health
risks.
The
results
our
research
underscore
serious
threats
to
health,
emphasizing
need
for
more
scientific
policy
measures
address
this
challenge.
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.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(19), С. 2807 - 2807
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
polymeric
materials
has
resulted
in
significant
environmental
pollution,
prompting
the
need
for
a
deeper
understanding
their
degradation
processes
and
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
environment
impact
on
health
experimental
animals.
It
identifies
common
polymers,
delineates
pathways,
describes
resulting
products
under
different
conditions.
covers
physical,
chemical,
biological
mechanisms,
highlighting
complex
interplay
factors
influencing
these
processes.
Furthermore,
it
examines
implications
products,
using
animals
as
proxies
assessing
potential
risks
to
human
health.
By
synthesizing
current
research,
focuses
studies
related
small
organisms
(primarily
rodents
invertebrates,
supplemented
by
fish
mollusks)
explore
effects
polymer
living
underscores
urgency
developing
implementing
effective
waste
management
strategies.
These
strategies
are
crucial
mitigating
adverse
impacts
degradation,
thus
promoting
more
sustainable
interaction
between
activities
natural
environment.
