Insight into microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem: Properties, sources, threats and mitigation strategies

N Ali, MH Khan, M Ali, S Ahmad, A Khan, G Nabi… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally recognized as emergent contaminants, microplastics (MPs) are prevalent in
aquaculture habitats and subject to intense management. Aquaculture systems are at risk of …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastic contamination in sewage sludge: Abundance, characteristics, and impacts on the environment and human health

F Hassan, KD Prasetya, JN Hanun, HM Bui… - … Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
This literature review addresses the presence of plastic in domestic wastewater, an
increasingly important facet of the widespread use of plastic and its detrimental effects on …

[HTML][HTML] Nano and microplastics occurrence in wastewater treatment plants: A comprehensive understanding of microplastics fragmentation and their removal

S Monira, R Roychand, FI Hai, M Bhuiyan, BR Dhar… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Nano/microplastic (NP/MP) pollution is a growing concern for the water
environment. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered the major recipients of …

Toxicological impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on humans: understanding the mechanistic aspect of the interaction

S Alqahtani, S Alqahtani, Q Saquib… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Plastic is a pervasive material that has become an indispensable part of our daily lives and
is used in various commercial products. However, plastic waste has significantly impacted …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastic pollution in the marine environment: A review

S Pourebrahimi, M Pirooz - Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
The quantity of plastic materials produced worldwide is progressively increasing. For
instance, annual global plastic production has increased from 1.5 to 390.7 million metric …

Microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: A review of the occurrence, removal, impact on ecosystem, and abatement measures

I Sheriff, MS Yusoff, HB Halim - Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment which has attracted increasing
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …

The role of conventional methods and artificial intelligence in the wastewater treatment: a comprehensive review

WAH Altowayti, S Shahir, N Othman, TAE Eisa… - Processes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Water pollution is a severe health concern. Several studies have recently demonstrated the
efficacy of various approaches for treating wastewater from anthropogenic activities …

Microplastics in surface water: occurrence, ecological implications, quantification methods and remediation technologies

CR dos Santos, GP Drumond, VR Moreira… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The inappropriate disposal of plastic and the presence of plastic microspheres in
wastewater resulting from industrial processes associated with their difficult biodegradation …

Polystyrene nanoplastics decrease nutrient accumulation, disturb sex hormones, and inhibit reproductive development in juvenile Macrobrachium nipponense

Y Li, Y Ye, N Rihan, Q Jiang, X Liu, Y Zhao… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The biological effects of nanoplastics has grown exponentially over the past few years.
However, little is known about the effects of nanoplastic exposure on gonadal development …

Strategies to reduce risk and mitigate impacts of disaster: increasing water quality resilience from microplastics in the water supply system

K Senathirajah, T Palanisami - ACS ES&T Water, 2023 - ACS Publications
Microplastics contaminating the water supply system qualifies as a disaster. This has major
far-reaching implications, posing significant threats to economic growth and human …