[HTML][HTML] Soils in distress: The impacts and ecological risks of (micro) plastic pollution in the terrestrial environment
Plastics have revolutionised human industries, thanks to their versatility and durability.
However, their extensive use, coupled with inadequate waste disposal, has resulted in …
However, their extensive use, coupled with inadequate waste disposal, has resulted in …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in Sludges and Soils: A Comprehensive Review on Distribution, Characteristics, and Effects
Microplastic contamination in terrestrial environments has risen significantly, far exceeding
levels in marine environments. This shift underscores the concerning prevalence of …
levels in marine environments. This shift underscores the concerning prevalence of …
[HTML][HTML] Closing the loop: A framework for tackling single-use plastic waste in the food and beverage industry through circular economy-a review
VF Arijeniwa, AA Akinsemolu, DC Chukwugozie… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating threat of plastic pollution necessitates urgent and immediate action,
particularly within the food and beverage (F&B) industry, a significant contributor to single …
particularly within the food and beverage (F&B) industry, a significant contributor to single …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental fate of microplastics and common polymer additives in non-biodegradable plastic mulch applied agricultural soils
S Ramanayaka, H Zhang, KT Semple - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the impact of microplastics on soil
eco-system, yet little attention has been given to the specific effects of mulch microplastics …
eco-system, yet little attention has been given to the specific effects of mulch microplastics …
Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Post-Consumer Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene with Different Molar Masses in Supercritical Water
K Jan, T Lu, AP Azeredo, RF Nonemacher… - Industrial & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), which uses subcritical and supercritical water as reaction
media, was used to chemically deconstruct post-consumer recycled linear low-density …
media, was used to chemically deconstruct post-consumer recycled linear low-density …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics affect soil-plant system: Implications for rhizosphere biology and fitness of sage (Salvia officinalis L.)
MA Ranauda, D Zuzolo, M Maisto, M Tartaglia… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
A mesocosm experiment was set-up to investigate the effects of low-density polyethylene
(LDPE) fragments deriving from plastic film on soil ecology, rhizosphere and plant (Salvia …
(LDPE) fragments deriving from plastic film on soil ecology, rhizosphere and plant (Salvia …
Polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene adipate microplastics affect peanut and rhizobium symbiosis by interfering with multiple metabolic pathways
J Wu, Z Wu, T Yu, J Zhang, Z Zhang, H Wang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs), widely presented in cultivated soil, have caused serious stresses on
crop growth. However, the mechanism by which MPs affect legumes and rhizobia symbiosis …
crop growth. However, the mechanism by which MPs affect legumes and rhizobia symbiosis …
Biodegradable and conventional mulches inhibit nitrogen fixation by peanut root nodules–potentially related to microplastics in the soil
W Guo, J Li, Z Wu, G Chi, C Lu, J Ma, Y Hu… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mulching has been demonstrated to improve the soil environment and promote plant growth.
However, the effects of mulching and mulch-derived microplastics (MPs) on nitrogen fixation …
However, the effects of mulching and mulch-derived microplastics (MPs) on nitrogen fixation …
Impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on physiology, nutrient uptake, and root system architecture of aeroponically grown citrus plants
The widespread presence of plastic pollution has become a challenge for both aquatic and
terrestrial plants. Notably, nanoplastics (NPs) have been found to enter the root tissues and …
terrestrial plants. Notably, nanoplastics (NPs) have been found to enter the root tissues and …
Effects of microplastics polluted soil on the growth of Solanum lycopersicum L.
EJ Das, AKMR Alam - Environmental Systems Research, 2024 - Springer
This study employed two prevalent plastic products-straws and microfiber as microplastics
(MPs) to elucidate their largely unexplored effects on soil's properties and the growth of the …
(MPs) to elucidate their largely unexplored effects on soil's properties and the growth of the …