Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
60
Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2025
Microplastics
are
practically
ubiquitous
contaminants
in
all
environments
on
the
planet.
Therefore,
present
work
aimed
to
investigate
microplastic
contamination
lettuce,
chives,
and
cilantro
sold
Itacoatiara,
Central
Amazon,
Brazil.
Samples
of
each
vegetable
were
acquired
from
different
commercial
establishments.
The
samples
washed
with
filtered
distilled
water
remove
any
particles
surface
vegetables.
Hydrogen
peroxide
was
added
used
wash
vegetables
digest
organic
materials.
solution
stirred
daily
kept
an
oven
at
60°C.
separated
using
density
difference
technique.
In
total,
247
recorded.
There
no
significant
number
per
sample
three
types
size
also
did
not
differ
significantly
between
vegetables,
smallest
(0.067
mm)
largest
(4.865
being
found
lettuce.
proportion
colors
recorded
varied
significantly.
Blue
red
predominant,
a
greater
abundance
blue
(n=207;
83.8%).
particle
formats,
fibers
(n=235;
95.1%)
more
representative
than
fragments
(n=12;
4.9%).
Thus,
it
can
be
confirmed
that
Amazon
contaminated,
consequently
unsafe
for
direct
human
consumption,
require
washing
plenty
running
eliminate
before
consumed
fresh.
Current Research in Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7, С. 100190 - 100190
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Chemically,
microplastics
(MPs)
are
synthetic
materials
composed
of
plastic
monomers
and
additives
vary
in
size
from
0.1
to
5000
μm.
Due
their
chemical
stability
the
widespread
use
plastics
for
various
purposes,
MP
contamination
environment
has
increased
dramatically,
leading
daily
consumer
products
as
well.
Although
previous
studies
have
reported
environmental
impacts
MPs,
only
a
few
highlighted
occurrence
MPs
food
possible
effects
on
human
health.
Recent
investigations
identified
particles
drinking
water
other
beverages,
seafood,
plant
products,
salt,
sugar,
honey,
raising
an
alarm
over
safety
quality
these
items.
Ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact
such
goods
common
routes
through
which
may
enter
body
can
several
deleterious
health
including
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
immunotoxicity,
risk
neoplasia,
cellular
metabolism
impairment,
neurotoxicity,
gut
microbiome
dysbiosis,
disruption
reproductive
system
among
others.
A
collective
approach
employing
source
control,
recycling,
biodegradable
plastics,
strengthening
legislation,
bioremediation
could
be
promising
sustainable
solution
control
pollution.
The
key
challenge
appears
standarize
detection
methods
along
with
reducing
well
environment.
Therefore,
this
review
focuses
current
analysis,
potential
impacts,
strategies
mitigate
It
also
adds
novel
findings,
knowledge
gaps,
recommendations
that
guide
future
research
field.
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2024
Abstract
Although
microplastics
(MPs)
in
solid
organic
waste
have
been
intensively
studied,
the
presence
of
MPs
fertilizer
and
their
potential
as
new
emerging
pollution
to
environment
because
use
agriculture
has
not
explained
completely.
Therefore,
identification
quantification
commercially
available
compost
is
important.
This
study
aimed
estimate
quantity
commercial
composts.
The
characteristics
(shape,
color,
size,
type
polymers)
were
identified.
found
that
samples
found,
reaching
up
160
particles/200
g
with
various
colors
(blue,
black,
red,
yellow,
white).
identified
had
sizes
(0.1–1
mm)
shapes
(81.8%
fragment,
16.2%
fiber,
2%
filament).
findings
this
are
very
important
significant
inform
community
policymakers
regarding
compost,
hence,
intensive
must
be
controlled
careful.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(2)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Abstract
The
widespread
occurrence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
the
food
chain
has
gained
substantial
recognition
as
a
pressing
concern,
highlighting
inevitability
human
exposure
through
ingestion
foodborne
MPs,
coupled
with
release
MPs
from
plastic
packaging.
However,
there
are
notable
disparities
reported
numbers
foods
and
beverages,
warranting
thorough
investigation
into
factors
contributing
to
these
discrepancies.
Table
salt
is
one
major
sources
was
an
approximately
hundred‐fold
difference
between
reviewed
studies
that
highest
lowest
number
MPs.
In
addition,
more
noticeable
discrepancies
were
discovered
on
released
teabags.
One
study
15
billion
cup
tea
single
teabag,
whereas
another
research
paper
found
only
106.3
±
14.6
MP/teabag
after
brewing.
This
comprehensive
review
focuses
inconsistencies
observed
across
examining
shedding
light
plausible
underlying
variations.
Furthermore,
outlines
areas
analytical
procedures
require
enhancement
offers
recommendations
promote
accuracy
standardization
future
efforts,
such
employing
methods
capable
confirming
presence
using
appropriate
filter
sizes,
considering
representative
sample
sizes
when
extrapolation
involved,
so
on.
By
pinpointing
detection
processes
leading
inconsistent
results
MP
studies,
this
comparative
analysis
will
contribute
development
reliable
analytic
for
understanding
extent
microplastic
contamination
chain.
Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(8), С. 555 - 562
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
pollutants
that
have
contaminated
compost,
but
there
few
studies
on
the
interaction
between
compost
with
MPs
(MPsC)
and
rice
seedling
performance.
This
study
investigated
effect
of
MPsC
planting
activity
in
rice.
In
this
Three
different
treatments
were
applied:
treatment
1
(P1)
as
a
control
without
addition
MPs,
Treatment
2
(P2)
%
PET
concentration,
3
(P3)
concentration.
Rice
seedlings
planted
medium
each
observed
for
24
days
after
(dap).
showed
significant
reduction
38
%,
25
at
root
length,
height,
fresh
weight
respectively.
Additionally,
chlorophyll
content
was
decrease
42
45
55
Chl
a,
b,
total
Chl.
may
be
caused
by
disturbances
nutrition
photosynthesis
processes
due
to
exposure
MPs.
The
can
inhibit
growth
health
seedlings.
These
findings
underscore
critical
need
effective
management
plastic
waste
agricultural
mitigate
its
adverse
effects
plant
environmental
sustainability.
Proper
disposal
contaminants
essential
maintain
integrity
used
agriculture,
thereby
ensuring
optimal
ecological
balance.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
particles
with
a
diameter
of
<5
mm.
The
disposal
plastic
waste
into
the
environment
poses
significant
and
pressing
issue
concern
globally.
Growing
worry
has
been
expressed
in
recent
years
over
impact
MPs
on
both
human
health
entire
natural
ecosystem.
feeding
digestive
capabilities
marine
organisms,
as
well
hinder
development
plant
roots
leaves.
Numerous
studies
have
shown
that
majority
individuals
consume
substantial
quantities
either
through
their
dietary
intake
or
by
inhaling
them.
identified
various
biological
samples,
such
lungs,
stool,
placenta,
sputum,
breast
milk,
liver,
blood.
can
cause
illnesses
humans,
depending
how
they
enter
body.
Healthy
sustainable
ecosystems
depend
proper
functioning
microbiota,
however,
disrupt
balance
microbiota.
Also,
due
to
high
surface
area
compared
volume
chemical
characteristics,
act
pollutant
absorbers
different
environments.
Multiple
policies
initiatives
exist
at
domestic
global
levels
mitigate
pollution
caused
MPs.
Various
techniques
currently
employed
remove
MPs,
biodegradation,
filtration
systems,
incineration,
landfill
disposal,
recycling,
among
others.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
sources
types
presence
environments
food,
mechanisms
adsorption
methods
removing
algae
microbes.
Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
48(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
Plastics
are
the
most
flexible
products
developed
with
a
wide
range
of
applications.
They
have
been
incorporated
into
almost
every
aspect
daily
life
due
to
their
strength
and
low
weight.
However,
widespread
use
inadequate
waste
management
resulted
in
accumulation
tiny
plastic
particles
throughout
environment.
Main
text
Microplastics
found
oceans,
rivers,
sediments,
sewers,
soil,
agricultural
products,
even
table
salts.
Human
beings
affected
by
microplastics
through
food
ingestion
inhalation.
Incorporated
may
accrue
within
body
affect
gastrointestinal,
immune,
endocrine,
brain,
respiratory
systems.
It
also
interferes
functions
major
organs
causes
chromosomal
abnormalities.
Conclusion
Addressing
issue
micro
nanoplastics
requires
interdisciplinary
research,
sustainable
solutions,
improved
The
main
focus
this
review
is
cover
harmful
effects
impact
on
human
health
stress
need
for
combating
strategies.
