Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
Microplastic
(MP),
an
emerging
pollutant,
has
been
identified
as
a
critical
target
in
tackling
plastic
pollution.
Although
plethora
of
studies
have
explored
MP
generation
from
various
sources,
limited
attention
paid
to
processing.
This
study
investigated
(10
μm–5
mm)
virgin
and
waste
extrusion
MPs
at
density
2.13
×
105–9.79
107
(approximately
0.01–10.85
g)
were
generated
when
processing
1
t
plastic.
Feedstock
polymer
types,
pelletizing
techniques
found
influence
the
process.
With
moderate
weight
(270.58–527.34
t)
but
enormous
amount
(1.34
1016–2.63
1016)
globally
2022,
is
underestimated
vital
source
MPs,
emphasizing
need
for
inspection
appropriate
removal
technologies
industry,
especially
water
ring
pelletizing.
Further
simulation
indicated
that
up
84.35%
could
be
removed
using
commonly
available
materials
facility,
with
higher
efficiency
larger-sized
particles.
In
this
regard,
recycling
was
superior
fewer
generated,
which
facilitate
should
fostered.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(15), С. e35022 - e35022
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
Given
that
a
substantial
amount
of
time
is
spent
in
kitchens
preparing
food,
the
kitchen
equipment
used
may
be
relevant
determining
composition
and
microplastics
ending
up
on
our
dinner
plate.
While
previous
research
has
predominantly
focused
foodstuffs
as
source
microplastics,
we
emphasise
micro-
nanoplastics
are
ubiquitous
likely
originate
from
diverse
sources.
To
address
existing
knowledge
gap
regarding
additional
sources
contributing
to
plates,
this
review
investigates
various
processes,
utensils
(excluding
single-use
items
foodstuffs)
get
better
understanding
potential
microplastic
within
home
kitchen.
Conducting
narrative
literature
using
terms
related
kitchenware
kitchen-affiliated
study
underscores
selection
preparation
tools,
storage,
serving,
cooking,
cleaning
procedures
have
significant
impact
exposure.
Mechanical,
physical,
chemical
processes
occurring
during
food
contribute
release
particles,
challenging
assumption
exposure
solely
tied
products
or
packaging.
This
highlights
kitchens,
posing
concerns
for
safety
human
health.
Elsevier eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 103 - 124
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Although
a
great
deal
of
information
has
thus
far
been
gathered
concerning
the
uptake
and
impacts
microplastics
in
animals,
there
is
less
on
subsequent
effects
at
population,
community
ecosystem
levels.
Despite
this,
are
numerous
routes
through
which
such
widespread
may
occur:
changes
to
environmental
conditions
(heat,
light,
oxygen
nutrient
levels),
intergenerational
(such
as
reduced
offspring
number),
prey
availability,
predator
abundance,
energy
flows
between
trophic
This
chapter
shows
much
this
information,
critically
evaluating
our
current
understanding
ecosystem-level
well
implications
these
natural
resources.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
Microplastic
(MP),
an
emerging
pollutant,
has
been
identified
as
a
critical
target
in
tackling
plastic
pollution.
Although
plethora
of
studies
have
explored
MP
generation
from
various
sources,
limited
attention
paid
to
processing.
This
study
investigated
(10
μm–5
mm)
virgin
and
waste
extrusion
MPs
at
density
2.13
×
105–9.79
107
(approximately
0.01–10.85
g)
were
generated
when
processing
1
t
plastic.
Feedstock
polymer
types,
pelletizing
techniques
found
influence
the
process.
With
moderate
weight
(270.58–527.34
t)
but
enormous
amount
(1.34
1016–2.63
1016)
globally
2022,
is
underestimated
vital
source
MPs,
emphasizing
need
for
inspection
appropriate
removal
technologies
industry,
especially
water
ring
pelletizing.
Further
simulation
indicated
that
up
84.35%
could
be
removed
using
commonly
available
materials
facility,
with
higher
efficiency
larger-sized
particles.
In
this
regard,
recycling
was
superior
fewer
generated,
which
facilitate
should
fostered.
