Selection for antimicrobial resistance in the plastisphere
Microplastics and antimicrobials are widespread contaminants that threaten global systems
and frequently co-exist in the presence of human or animal pathogens. Whilst the impact of …
and frequently co-exist in the presence of human or animal pathogens. Whilst the impact of …
Pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes during the landfill leachate treatment process: Occurrence, fate, and impact on groundwater
W Shen, H Zhang, X Li, D Qi, R Liu, G Kang… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Landfill leachate is an essential source of pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)
in the environment. However, information on the removal behavior of pathogens and ARGs …
in the environment. However, information on the removal behavior of pathogens and ARGs …
[HTML][HTML] Developmental toxicity of pre-production plastic pellets affects a large swathe of invertebrate taxa
Microplastics pose risks to marine organisms through ingestion, entanglement, and as
carriers of toxic additives and environmental pollutants. Plastic pre-production pellet …
carriers of toxic additives and environmental pollutants. Plastic pre-production pellet …
Climate change and resilience for antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention
SR Abeles, A Kline, P Lee - Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Climate change and associated major weather and socioeconomic events will place
significant strain on healthcare facilities. Work being done to advance rapid diagnostics …
significant strain on healthcare facilities. Work being done to advance rapid diagnostics …
Leachates of weathering plastics from an urban sandy beach: Toxicity to sea urchin fertilization and early development
A Miralha, M Contins, LBT Carpenter, RL Pinto… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic leachates have chemical and biological implications for marine environments. This
study experimentally evaluated acute effects of weathering plastic leachates (0, 25, 50, 75 …
study experimentally evaluated acute effects of weathering plastic leachates (0, 25, 50, 75 …
Assessing biofilm formation and resistance of vibrio parahaemolyticus on UV-aged microplastics in aquatic environments
JH Lim, JW Kang - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
UV degradation of marine microplastics (MPs) could increase their vector potential for
pathogenic bacteria and threaten human health. However, little is known about how the …
pathogenic bacteria and threaten human health. However, little is known about how the …
Diversity of marine bacteria growing on leachates from virgin and weathered plastic: Insights into potential degraders
C Romera‐Castillo, S Birnstiel… - Environmental …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Plastic debris in the ocean releases chemical compounds that can be toxic to marine fauna.
It was recently found that some marine bacteria can degrade such leachates, but information …
It was recently found that some marine bacteria can degrade such leachates, but information …
Living review framework for better policy design and management of hazardous waste in Australia
UN Le-Khac, M Bolton, NJ Boxall, SMN Wallace… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The significant increase in hazardous waste generation in Australia has led to the
discussion over the incorporation of artificial intelligence into the hazardous waste …
discussion over the incorporation of artificial intelligence into the hazardous waste …
Utilizing Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Plastics to Stabilize Metal–Organic Frameworks for Heterogeneous Catalysis
R Yin, E Shen, C Liang, D Song, S El Hankari, J Huo - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polystyrene plastics present significant environmental and human health threats due to their
poor recyclability and degradability. However, leveraging their properties to enhance …
poor recyclability and degradability. However, leveraging their properties to enhance …
Emerging Issues on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Colonizing Plastic Waste in Aquatic Ecosystems
I Ferheen, R Spurio, S Marcheggiani - Antibiotics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) adhesion onto plastic substrates is a potential threat to
environmental and human health. This current research investigates the prevalence of two …
environmental and human health. This current research investigates the prevalence of two …