A systematic review of the effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on the soil-plant system

JZ Lima, R Cassaro, AP Ogura… - Sustainable Production …, 2023 - Elsevier
Global pollution resulting from the presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs)
in the environment has significantly intensified due to the production of plastic and its …

Effects of complex pollution by microplastics and heavy metals on soil physicochemical properties and microbial communities under alternate wetting and drying …

X Pang, C Chen, J Sun, H Zhan, Y Xiao, J Cai… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) broadly coexist with heavy metals (HMs) in soil, Cd and Cu are the main
types of soil HMs contamination, in addition to polystyrene (PS), which is also widely present …

Revolutionizing agriculture: Harnessing nano-innovations for sustainable farming and environmental preservation

S Mohammadi, F Jabbari, G Cidonio… - Pesticide Biochemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
The agricultural sector is currently confronted with a significant crisis stemming from the
rapid changes in climate patterns, declining soil fertility, insufficient availability of essential …

Effects of polyvinylchloride microplastics on the toxicity of nanoparticles and antibiotics to aerobic granular sludge: Nitrogen removal, microbial community and …

YQ Li, BH Zhao, YQ Zhang, XY Zhang, XT Chen… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) have ecological risk
to humans and ecosystems. Polyvinylchloride microplastics (PVC MPs), as a representative …

[HTML][HTML] Polyethylene microplastics alter root functionality and affect strawberry plant physiology and fruit quality traits

C Ceccanti, A Davini, EL Piccolo, G Lauria… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Strawberry, a globally popular crop whose fruit are known for their taste and health benefits,
were used to evaluate the effects of polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) on plant …

Microplastic pollution promotes soil respiration: A global‐scale meta‐analysis

S Zhao, MC Rillig, H Bing, Q Cui, T Qiu… - Global Change …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastic (MP) pollution likely affects global soil carbon (C) dynamics, yet it remains
uncertain how and to what extent MP influences soil respiration. Here, we report on a global …

Microplastics affect ecosystem multifunctionality: Increasing evidence from soil enzyme activities

F Wang, L Pei, S Zhang, J Sun… - Land Degradation & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastics (MPs) as emerging contaminants have a global occurrence, including both
terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Soil enzymes contribute to maintaining ecosystem …

Micro and nano plastics in fruits and vegetables: A review

NN Lazăr, M Călmuc, ȘA Milea, PL Georgescu… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Plastics are becoming common environmental pollutants. Plants behave as access routes
for plastics in the trophic chain since they can adsorb particles through their roots or on their …

Effects of low‐density polyethylene and polyamide microplastics on the microbiological and chemical characteristics of an Andisol

G Riveros, R Soria, A Villafuerte… - Soil Use and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastics (MPs) are a significant threat to soils. However, there is scarce information on
the impact of MPs on soil properties, particularly in volcanic ash‐derived soils. The objective …

[HTML][HTML] Human exposure to micro/nano-plastics through vegetables, fruits, and grains–A predictive modelling approach

Z Yuan, R Nag, E Cummins - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The emergence of human exposure (HE) to micro/nano-plastics (MN-P) via the food chain is
a significant public health concern. This study aimed to evaluate HE from ingesting …