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Microplastics in water resources: Global pollution circle, possible technological solutions, legislations, and future horizon

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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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  • Photo of  Saeed S. Albaseer

    Saeed S. Albaseer

    • Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Department Evolutionary Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt
  • Photo of  Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan

    Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan

    • College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian Province, China
  • Photo of  Sameer A.M. Abdulrahman

    Sameer A.M. Abdulrahman

    • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education and Sciences-Rada'a, Albaydha University, Albaydha, Yemen
  • Photo of  Peyman Ezzati

    Peyman Ezzati

    • ERA Co., Ltd, Science and Technology Center, P.O. Box: 318020, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
  • Photo of  Sajjad Habibzadeh

    Sajjad Habibzadeh

    • Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
  • Photo of  Henner Hollert

    Henner Hollert

    • Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Department Evolutionary Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt
  • Photo of  Navid Rabiee

    Navid Rabiee

    • Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University
  • Photo of  Eder C. Lima

    Eder C. Lima

    • Institute of Chemistry - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Photo of  Michael Badawi

    Michael Badawi

    • Université de Lorraine, CNRS, Laboratoire Lorrain de Chimie Moléculaire
  • Photo of  Mohammad Saeb

    Mohammad Saeb

    • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk

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Category:
Articles
Type:
artykuły w czasopismach
Published in:
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:
  • COST_FREE
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Gdańsk University of Technology

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