Human health risk perspective study on characterization, quantification and spatial distribution of microplastics in surface water, groundwater and coastal sediments of thickly populated Chennai coast of South India

Srihari, None S.; Subramani, T.; N., Prapanchan V.; Li, Peiyue

doi:10.1080/10807039.2022.2154635

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Microplastics Occurrence in Urban Water: Current Insights

Chaudhary,

Kumar,

Thakur

et al. 2024

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Microplastics Occurrence in Urban Water: Current Insights

Chaudhary,

Kumar,

Thakur

et al. 2024

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Recent advances in the relationships between biofilms and microplastics in natural environments

Ventura,

Marín,

Gámez-Pérez

et al. 2024

World J Microbiol Biotechnol

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Plastic pollution in the form of microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to natural ecosystems, with detrimental ecological, social, and economic impacts. This review paper aims to provide an overview of the existing research on the interaction between microbial biofilms and MPs in natural environments. The review begins by outlining the sources and types of MPs, emphasizing their widespread presence in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. It then discusses the formation and characteristics of microbial biofilms on MPs surfaces, highlighting their role in altering the physicochemical properties of MPs and facilitating processes such as vertical transport, biodegradation, dispersion of microorganisms, and gene transfer. Different methods used to assess these interactions are discussed, including microbiological and physicochemical characterization. Current gaps and challenges in understanding the complex relationships between biofilms and MPs are identified, highlighting the need for further research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these complex interactions and to develop effective mitigation strategies. Innovative solutions, including bioremediation techniques and their combination with other strategies, such as nanotechnology, advanced filtration technologies, and public awareness campaigns, are proposed as promising approaches to address the issue of MPs pollution. Overall, this review underscores the urgent need for a multidisciplinary approach to combating MPs pollution, combining scientific research, technological innovation, and public engagement to safeguard the health and integrity of natural ecosystems.

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