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5 articles for “Microplastic”
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Nanomaterials as Promising Agents for Microplastic Reduction in Water Systems: A Review
Abstract: Microplastics pollution in water bodies has emerged as a global environmental concern, posing significant threats to aquatic ecosystems and human health due to its perseverance, bioaccumulation, and potential toxicity. Traditional removal techniques for contaminants in water treatment include sedimentation, adsorption, and filtration, each utilizing distinct methods to separate and eliminate pollutants. Techniques adopted for microplastics removal are not efficient and cause several environmental issues. To overcome the drawbacks of such …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 65–80 Read article
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The Potential of Bacterial Nanoparticles in Vermicast: Facilitating Microplastic Biodegradation for Environmental Remediation
Abstract: Globally, the plastic pollution has become a major issue that poses a major threat to the soil ecosystem. Plastic degradation is a quite challenging process as plastic persists in the environment for longer durations causing harm to surrounding flora and fauna. Polyethylene is most abundantly found as a contaminant in the environment. It may enter the food chain causing harm to health. The dynamics of microplastic pollution in soils, as …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Unraveling the Health Risks of Microplastics in School Children Water Bottles: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs), pervasive environmental pollutants, pose escalating threats to human health, with children emerging as a critically vulnerable population. This systematic review, guided by PRISMA protocols, synthesizes evidence from 2015–2025 on MPs exposure risks from reusable plastic water bottles among school-aged children (4–15 years). Findings reveal significant MPs leaching into drinking water, influenced by bottle material such as PET and PP, usage duration, and cleaning practices. Children ingest an estimated …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–35 Read article
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Microbial and Enzymatic Degradation of Polyethylene: Molecular Mechanisms, Omics Approaches, and Biotechnological Applications
Abstract: Abstract: Polyethylene (PE), a commonly used synthetic polymer, is highly resistant to natural breakdown, leading to serious environmental and ecological issues such as soil and marine pollution, the formation of microplastics, and risks to wildlife and human health. Recent efforts have focused on using microbial and enzymatic processes to handle polyethylene waste. Microorganisms such as bacteria (Pseudomonas, Bacillus), fungi (Aspergillus, Penicillium), and algae produce enzymes like laccases, peroxidases, oxygenases, and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Environmental Impact of Waste Plastics and the Use of Waste Plastic-Derived Oil in Diesel Engines: A Literature Review
Abstract: Abstract Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental issue, affecting land, water, and living organisms. This review summarizes current research on how waste plastics enter the environment, how they move and break down, and the effects they create in ecosystems and on human health. Special attention is given to the growing problem of microplastics, which continue to accumulate in soil, freshwater bodies, and oceans. The review also discusses recent …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article