[HTML][HTML] Soils in distress: The impacts and ecological risks of (micro) plastic pollution in the terrestrial environment

A Bodor, G Feigl, B Kolossa, E Mészáros… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastics have revolutionised human industries, thanks to their versatility and durability.
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

M Arab, J Yu, B Nayebi - ChemEngineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microplastic contamination in terrestrial environments has risen significantly, far exceeding
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 …

[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 …

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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

Impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on physiology, nutrient uptake, and root system architecture of aeroponically grown citrus plants

K Hussain, JP Fox, X Ma, L Rossi - NanoImpact, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …