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Microplastics in water resources: Global pollution circle, possible technological solutions, legislations, and future horizon
Abstract
Beneath the surface of our ecosystems, microplastics (MPs) silently loom as a significant threat. These minuscule pollutants, invisible to the naked eye, wreak havoc on living organisms and disrupt the delicate balance of our environment. As we delve into a trove of data and reports, a troubling narrative unfolds: MPs pose a grave risk to both health and food chains with their diverse compositions and chemical characteristics. Nevertheless, the peril extends further. MPs infiltrate the environment and intertwine with other pollutants. Worldwide, microplastic levels fluctuate dramatically, ranging from 0.001 to 140 particles.m-3 in water and 0.2 to 8766 particles.g-1 in sediment, painting a stark picture of pervasive pollution. Coastal and marine ecosystems bear the brunt, with each organism laden with thousands of microplastic particles. MPs possess a remarkable ability to absorb a plethora of contaminants, and their environmental behavior is influenced by factors such as molecular weight and pH. Reported adsorption capacities of MPs vary greatly, spanning from 0.001 to 12,700 μg·g−1. These distressing figures serve as a clarion call, demanding immediate action and heightened environmental consciousness. Legislation, innovation, and sustainable practices stand as indispensable defenses against this encroaching menace. Grasping the intricate interplay between microplastics and pollutants is paramount, guiding us toward effective mitigation strategies and preserving our health ecosystems.
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Authors (12)
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Saeed S. Albaseer
- Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Department Evolutionary Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt
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Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan
- College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China
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Sameer A.M. Abdulrahman
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education and Sciences-Rada'a, Albaydha University, Albaydha, Yemen
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Peyman Ezzati
- ERA Co., Ltd, Science and Technology Center, P.O. Box: 318020, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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Sajjad Habibzadeh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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Henner Hollert
- Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Department Evolutionary Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt
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Navid Rabiee
- Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University
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Eder C. Lima
- Institute of Chemistry - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
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Michael Badawi
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, Laboratoire Lorrain de Chimie Moléculaire
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Mohammad Saeb
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk
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- Category:
- Articles
- Type:
- artykuły w czasopismach
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
no. 946,
ISSN: 0048-9697 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2024
- Bibliographic description:
- Albaseer S. S., Al-Hazmi H., Kurniawan T. A., Xu X., Abdulrahman S. A., Ezzati P., Habibzadeh S., Hollert H., Rabiee N., Lima E. C., Badawi M., Saeb M.: Microplastics in water resources: Global pollution circle, possible technological solutions, legislations, and future horizon// SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT -, (2024), s.173963-
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173963
- Sources of funding:
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- Free publication
- Verified by:
- Gdańsk University of Technology
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