Fibrous microplastics released from textiles: Occurrence, fate, and remediation strategies

Oliveira, Carlos Rafael Silva de; Júnior, Afonso Henrique da Silva; Mulinari, Jéssica; Ferreira, Alexandre José Sousa; Silva, Adriano da

doi:10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104169

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“…26 Discarded synthetic fabrics from polyester, acrylic, and polyamides mainly cause microplastic fiber pollution. [27][28][29] Tiny fragments from waste fabrics are released into drains and end up on the coastlines of densely populated areas. Waste synthetic textiles in landfills located near the water source, domestic drainages, rivers, and oceans are a secondary source of microplastics.…”

Section: Environmental Concerns About Textile Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Flying pieces of microfibers inhaled by humans deposit in the lung tissue and may lead to respiratory inflammation. 27 With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the production of non-woven masks from cotton and synthetic fibers increased, and with their disposable nature, many of these were thrown away. Due to their loose non-woven structure, the fibers are easily degraded to microplastic as the structure's integrity is weak.…”

Section: Environmental Concerns About Textile Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

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Recent advances in recycling technologies for waste textile fabrics: a review

Baloyi,

Gbadeyan,

Sithole

et al. 2023

Textile Research Journal

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The fast fashion trends in the textile industry have resulted in high consumption of fiber with concomitant generation of waste. Awareness of environmental pollution resulting from textile production and disposal has increased significantly. This increase has pushed research activities toward more sustainable recycling alternatives to properly handle the end-of-life of textiles. This review provides an overview of existing technologies, the latest developments, and research studies on the recycling technologies employed in the textile industry. Different types of recycling—mechanical, chemical, and biochemical recycling of standard fabrics used in garments, cotton, wool, polyester, polyamide 6 6, and acrylic—are explored. Recent advances in recycling technologies such as advanced sorting techniques, innovative chemical processing, and emerging biochemical processes are revealed. The review also highlights efforts being made by various agencies and companies in facilitating and employing the technologies on a commercial scale. Various methods for efficient textile waste sorting and identification are also discussed. The reviewed studies revealed that most recycling technologies were conducted on post-industrial textile waste, which tends to be homogenous in the types of dyes and fibers present in the waste. It also suggested that post-consumer textiles could be recycled using chemical and biological options that have the potential to valorize the waste into high-value products.

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Section: Environmental Concerns About Textile Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Environmental Concerns About Textile Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

Recent advances in recycling technologies for waste textile fabrics: a review

Baloyi,

Gbadeyan,

Sithole

et al. 2023

Textile Research Journal

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“…Particularly in aquatic environments, microplastics are contributing to excessive water pollution, and the ingestion of these particles is suspected to be harmful to organisms [ 1 , 3 ]. Microplastics, defined as particles smaller than 5 mm in size, have emerged as a significant environmental threat due to their abundance and potential to accumulate in various ecosystems [ 4 , 5 ]. Microplastics can enter freshwater environments in several ways, mostly via float-up garbage and waste material, but also through shared drain overflows, and degraded plastic debris from industrial effluent [ 6 ].…”

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“…Microplastics can enter freshwater environments in several ways, mostly via float-up garbage and waste material, but also through shared drain overflows, and degraded plastic debris from industrial effluent [ 6 ]. The issue of microplastic pollution gets worse as plastic particles break down into smaller particles as a result of various physical, chemical, and environmental factors [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Based on the sources, microplastics are divided into primary and secondary categories [ 3 , 7 ].…”

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“…In wildlife, there are increasing reports of the ingestion of plastics across a wide range of taxa, including birds, with detrimental effects on health [ 7 , 10 ]. These effects include physical impairments such as intestinal blockage, ulcers, and perforation of the gut, and fake satiety as well as toxicological effects such as reproductive disorders, activation of inflammatory responses, and immunodeficiency, which might lead to increased mortality [ 4 , 10 ]. A study by Neves [ 19 ] found that 50% of ingested prey items in northern gannets ( Morus bassanus ) from the North Sea contained microplastics.…”

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Microplastic Quantification in Aquatic Birds: Biomonitoring the Environmental Health of the Panjkora River Freshwater Ecosystem in Pakistan

Bilal,

Yaqub,

Hassan

et al. 2023

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Microplastic pollution has become a global concern, with potential negative impacts on various ecosystems and wildlife species. Among these species, ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) are particularly vulnerable due to their feeding habits and proximity to aquatic environments contaminated with microplastics. The current study was designed to monitor microplastic (MP) pollutants in the freshwater ecosystem of the Panjkora River, Lower Dir, Pakistan. A total of twenty (20) duck samples were brought up for four months and 13 days on the banks of the river, with no food intake outside the river. When they reached an average weight of 2.41 ± 0.53 kg, all samples were sacrificed, dissected, and transported in an ice box to the laboratory for further analysis. After sample preparation, such as digestion with 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH), density separation, filtration, and identification, the MP content was counted. A total of 2033 MP particles were recovered from 20 ducks with a mean value of 44.6 ± 15.8 MPs/crop and 57.05 ± 18.7 MPs/gizzard. MPs detected in surface water were 31.2 ± 15.5 MPs/L. The major shape types of MPs recovered were fragments in crop (67%) and gizzard (58%) samples and fibers in surface water (56%). Other types of particles recovered were fibers, sheets, and foams. The majority of these detected MP particles were in the size range of 300–500 µm (63%) in crops, and 50–150 µm (55%) in gizzards, while in water samples the most detected particles were in the range of 150–300 µm (61%). Chemical characterization by FTIR found six types of polymers. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) had the greatest polymer detection rate (39.2%), followed by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (28.3%), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) (22.7%), polystyrene (6.6%), co-polymerized polypropylene (2.5%), and polypropylene homopolymer (0.7%). This study investigated the presence of microplastics in the crops and gizzards of ducks, as well as in river surface water. The results revealed the significant and pervasive occurrence of microplastics in both the avian digestive systems and the surrounding water environment. These findings highlight the potential threat of microplastic pollution to wildlife and ecosystems, emphasizing the need for further research and effective mitigation strategies to address this pressing environmental concern.

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