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Accumulation of Microplastics and Histological Analysis on Marine Fish from Coastal Waters of Baru and Trisik Beaches, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 2023
River flow to the sea is regarded as a pathway for the dispersion and pollution of microplastics. The hydrodynamics of the coastal water of Baru and Trisik Beaches may increase microplastic concentrations in this estuarine-marine area.
Raden Roro Risang Ayu Dewayani Putri, Bambang Retnoaji, Andhika Puspito Nugroho   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of weakest links and system size scaling in multiscale modeling of stochastic plasticity [PDF]

, 2016
Plastic deformation of crystalline and amorphous matter often involves intermittent local strain burst events. To understand the physical background of the phenomenon a minimal stochastic mesoscopic model was introduced, where microstructural details are
Groma, István, Ispánovity, Péter Dusán, Szabó, Péter, Tüzes, Dániel, Zaiser, Michael   +4 more
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Distribution and risk assessment of microplastic pollution in a rural river system near a wastewater treatment plant, hydro-dam, and river confluence

Scientific Reports
Rivers are the natural drainage system, transporting anthropogenic wastes and pollution, including microplastics (plastic  1; PLIzone = 1.87 and 1.68 for water and sediment samples respectively), with risk categories between Levels I and IV (“minor” to ...
Addrita Haque, T. Holsen, Abul B. M. Baki   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mechanism and characterization of microplastic aging process: A review

Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering, 2023
With the increasing production of petroleum-based plastics, the problem of environmental pollution caused by plastics has aroused widespread concern. Microplastics, which are formed by the fragmentation of macro plastics, are bio-accumulate easily due to
Qinwei Lu, Yi Zhou, Q. Sui, Yanbo Zhou
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review of microplastic sources, transport pathways and correlations with other soil stressors: a journey from agricultural sites into the environment

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2022
This paper explores different interactions and processes involved in the transport of microplastics from agricultural systems to surrounding environments. We conducted an exhaustive review of the most recent scientific papers on microplastic transport in
Esperanza Huerta Lwanga, N. Beriot, F. Corradini, Vera Silva, Xiaomei Yang, J. Baartman, M. Rezaei, L. Schaik, M. Riksen, V. Geissen   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Microplastics from Wearable Bioelectronic Devices: Sources, Risks, and Sustainable Solutions

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bioelectronic devices (e.g., e‐skins) heavily rely on polymers that at the end of their life cycle will generate microplastics. For research, a holistic approach to viewing the full impact of such devices cannot be overlooked. The potential for devices as sources for microplastics is raised, with mitigation strategies surrounding polysaccharide and ...
Conor S. Boland
wiley   +1 more source

All‐Aqueous Pullulan Fibers Enabling Visible‐to‐Near‐Infrared Waveguiding with Mechanical and Thermal Resilience

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Pullulan, a biomass‐derived polysaccharide, is transformed into transparent optical fibers using a solvent‐free borax hydrogel‐spinning method. The fibers outperform PMMA with ≈200 MPa tensile strength and 200 °C stability, while uniquely guiding visible‐to‐NIR light and enabling additive‐free humidity sensing.
Yuya Fukata, Aayush Kumar Jaiswal, Ari Hokkanen, Hannes Orelma, Tadahisa Iwata   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Deposition and Accumulation of Microplastics in Marine Sediments and Bottom Water from the Irish Continental Shelf [PDF]

, 2017
Microplastics are widely dispersed throughout the marine environment. An understanding of the distribution and accumulation of this form of pollution is crucial for gauging environmental risk.
A Lusher, A Underwood, A Vianello, AE Hill, AL Lusher, C Alomar, F Murray, F O’Donncha, FT Moreira, G Mills, JR Jambeck, L Cauwenberghe Van, L Cauwenberghe Van, L Fernand, LC Woodall, M Claessens, M Cole, M Cole, M Coughlan, M Long, M Moriarty, M Stuiver, M Stuiver, M White, MA Browne, MA Browne, NA Welden, O Iribarne, P Puig, R Dris, RC Thompson, SE Rist, SS Sadri, V Fischer, W Huang   +34 more
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Mind over Microplastics: Exploring Microplastic-Induced Gut Disruption and Gut-Brain-Axis Consequences

Current Issues in Molecular Biology
As environmental plastic waste degrades, it creates an abundance of diverse microplastic particles. Consequently, microplastics contaminate drinking water and many staple food products, meaning the oral ingestion of microplastics is an important exposure
Charlotte E. Sofield, R. Anderton, A. Gorecki   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source