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Microplastics have shape- and polymer-dependent effects on soil aggregation and organic matter loss – an experimental and meta-analytical approach
- 2021
AbstractMicroplastics are a diverse and ubiquitous contaminant, a global change
driver with potential to alter ecosystem properties and processes.
Microplastic-induced effects in soils are manifold as microplastics differ in a
variety of properties among which the shape is of special interest. Our
knowledge is limited regarding the impact of various microplastic shapes on soil
processes. Therefore...
Characterizing microplastic hazards: which concentration metrics and particle characteristics are most informative for understanding toxicity in aquatic organisms?
Tập 2 Số 1
AbstractThere is definitive evidence that microplastics, defined as plastic
particles less than 5 mm in size, are ubiquitous in the environment and can
cause harm to aquatic organisms. These findings have prompted legislators and
environmental regulators to seek out strategies for managing risk. However,
microplastics are also an incredibly diverse contaminant suite, comprising a
complex mixture o...
Microplastics: a multidimensional contaminant requires a multidimensional framework for assessing risk
AbstractThe global ubiquity and demonstrated toxicity of microplastics has led
governments around the world to express the need for a risk assessment on
microplastics. To conduct a risk assessment, scientists often draw upon
frameworks from other contaminants, however we argue that microplastics are a
unique pollutant and thus require a unique framework. Microplastics are a
multidimensional contam...
Measuring impacts of microplastic treatments via image recognition on immobilised particles below 100 μm
Tập 1 Số 1 - 2021
AbstractThe treatment of samples for microplastic (MP) analysis requires
purification steps that sufficiently reduce the non-MP content while preserving
the targeted particles integrity. Besides their macromolecular structure this
also encompasses their in situ numbers and sizes. However, any step of sample
manipulation will come at a cost: particle loss, fragmentation, coagulation or
degradation ...
Extraction and concentration of nanoplastic particles from aqueous suspensions using functionalized magnetic nanoparticles and a magnetic flow cell
AbstractAlthough a considerable knowledge base exists for environmental
contamination from nanoscale and colloidal particles, significant knowledge gaps
exist regarding the sources, transport, distribution, and effects of
microplastic pollution (plastic particles < 5 mm) in the environment. Even less
is known regarding nanoplastic pollution (generally considered to be plastic
particles < 1 μm). Du...
Investigating the correlation between morphological features of microplastics (5–500 µm) and their analytical recovery
AbstractAs a direct result of laboratory sample manipulation required to
identify microplastics (MPs) within a given matrix, some MPs are inevitably
lost. The extent of this loss can be quite significant and varies greatly
depending on the sample matrix, choice of protocol and target MPs in question.
Defining analytical MP recovery is therefore a critical component in ensuring
the quality of MP pr...
Protocol for the production of micro- and nanoplastic test materials
AbstractMicro- and nanoplastics (MNP) are ubiquitous, but little is known about
the risks they pose to human health. Currently available data are of limited use
for developing relevant risk assessments due to poor quality control, the lack
of a standardised approach to particle characterisation and environmental
analysis, and the use of test materials that do not reflect those found in the
environ...
Detection, counting and characterization of nanoplastics in marine bioindicators: a proof of principle study
Tập 1 - Trang 1-13 - 2021
Plastic particulates in the environment pose an increasing concern for
regulatory bodies due to their potential risk to higher organisms (including
humans) as they enter the food chain. Nanoplastics (defined here as smaller than
1 μm) are particularly challenging to detect and analyze at environmentally
relevant concentrations and in biological matrices. The tunicate Ciona Robusta
is an effective ...
Bringing sex toys out of the dark: exploring unmitigated risks
Tập 3 Số 1
AbstractA majority of American adults report having used sex toys, which, by
design, interact with intimate and permeable body parts yet have not been
subject to sufficient risk assessment or management. Physical and chemical data
are presented examining potential risks associated with four types of currently
available sex toys: anal toy, beads, dual vibrator, and external vibrator. A
standardized...
Legacy oceanic plastic pollution must be addressed to mitigate possible long-term ecological impacts
Tập 3 Số 1
AbstractScientific research over the past decade has demonstrated that plastic
in our oceans has detrimental consequences for marine life at all trophic
levels. As countries negotiate an international legally binding instrument on
plastic pollution, the focus is on eliminating plastic emissions to the
environment. Here, we argue that, while this endeavour is urgently needed to
limit the negative i...