Biofilms formation in plant growth-promoting bacteria for alleviating agro-environmental stress

Y Li, M Narayanan, X Shi, X Chen, Z Li, Y Ma - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biofilm formation represents a pivotal and adaptable trait among microorganisms within
natural environments. This attribute plays a multifaceted role across diverse contexts …

(Micro) plastics are toxic pollutants

JS Weis, JJ Alava - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plastics, including microplastics, have generally been regarded as harmful to organisms
because of their physical characteristics. There has recently been a call to understand and …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastic degradations in simulated UV light, natural light and natural water body: A comparison investigation

B Chen, B He, H Wu, A Liu - Emerging Contaminants, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) degradation due to light radiation, weathering, water erosion and
biodegradation might change MPs physical and chemical characteristics and thereby …

Bioaccumulation of trace metals in the plastisphere: Awareness of environmental risk from a European perspective

V Lenoble, AM Cindrić, JF Briand, ML Pedrotti… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The term" Plastisphere" refers to the biofilm layer naturally formed by microorganisms
attaching to plastic surfaces. This layer possesses the capability to adsorb persistent organic …

Increased risk of heavy metal accumulation in mangrove seedlings in coastal wetland environments due to microplastic inflow

JW Huang, YY Sun, QS Li, HZ Zhou, YH Li, XX Fan… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The recovery phase of mangrove seedlings in coastal wetland ecosystems can be
negatively affected by exposure to external pollutants. This study aimed to investigate the …

[HTML][HTML] Adsorption–desorption behavior of halloysite clay for Cu2+ ions and recovery of copper by electrodeposition method

BH Bac - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
Halloysite sample, obtained from Phu Tho province, Vietnam, was utilized to investigate the
adsorption behavior of Cu 2+ ions. Several factors influencing Cu 2+ adsorption efficiency …

Assessment of mariculture-derived microplastic pollution in Dapeng Cove, China

Y Xu, S Li, J Chen, Z Cui - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Marine microplastic pollution just as ocean acidification and greenhouse effect has attracted
much environmental concern and become a hot research subject for marine researchers …

Simultaneous Cd2+ and organic matter sorption behavior on various microplastics: Modeling of influencing factors using the Taguchi method

ED Pişkin, EC Doğan, N Genç - Chemical Engineering Science, 2024 - Elsevier
In aquatic environments, microplastics (MPs) can serve as a vector for pollutants. Pollutants
adsorbed on the surface of microplastics pose a potential risk to aquatic organisms. In this …

Toxicity effects and mechanism of micro/nanoplastics and loaded conventional pollutants on zooplankton: An overview

B Zhao, F Chen, Q Yao, M Lin, K Zhou, S Mi… - Marine Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Micro/nanoplastics in aquatic environments is a noteworthy environmental problem.
Zooplankton, an important biological group in aquatic ecosystems, readily absorb …