Current status of microplastics and nanoplastics removal methods: Summary, comparison and prospect

A mechanistic understanding of the effects of polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics in the zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo

“…The locomotor response of zebrafish embryos recorded for all live embryos, including malformed embryos and embryos showing no inflation of the swim bladder. The behavioral response was assessed based on mean distance moved in the first light phase interval (minutes [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] and the dark phase interval (minutes . For the violin plots the moved distance were normalized to the mean moved distance of the control for the respective phases, as follows:…”

“…One of the major concerns related to plastic pollution is the presence of micro-(MPs) (1 μm-5 mm), and nanoplastics (NPs) (< 1 μm) in the marine ecosystem [11][12][13][14][15] . Various physical, thermochemical, and biological methods are being used for removal of MPs/ NPs from various matrices 16,17 . Due to their small particle size, removing such plastic particles through wastewater treatment is still challenging.…”

Ecotoxicological significance of bio-corona formation on micro/nanoplastics in aquatic organisms

“…33 Such interactions have a profound impact on the environmental dynamics, bioavailability, degradation, transport and toxicity of M/NPs. [34][35][36][37] The diverse adverse effects such as oxidative damage, retorted growth, organelle damage, early mortality, decreased food uptake, inammation, immune malfunctions and aberrant behavior are the major detrimental effects of M/NPs on the aquatic biota. [38][39][40][41][42][43]…”

Enhancing microplastic capture efficiencies with adhesive coatings on stainless-steel filters

“…6,7 As a result, technologies that can meet these standards are urgently needed. [8][9][10] To date, researchers have evaluated the microplastic removal efficiencies of existing technologies within drinking water treatment plants. [11][12][13][14] Most plants include purification via coagulation/sedimentation and filtration through sand or activated carbon followed by disinfection.…”