Environmental impact of microplastics and potential health hazards.

IF 8.1 2区工程技术 Q1 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Critical Reviews in Biotechnology Pub Date : 2024-06-24 DOI:10.1080/07388551.2024.2344572

K B Megha, D Anvitha, S Parvathi, A Neeraj, J Sonia, P V Mohanan

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Abstract

Microscopic plastic (microplastic) pollutants threaten the earth's biodiversity and ecosystems. As a result of the progressive fragmentation of oversized plastic containers and products or manufacturing in small sizes, microplastics (particles of a diameter of 5 mm with no lower limit) are used in medicines, personal care products, and industry. The incidence of microplastics is found everywhere in the air, marine waters, land, and even food that humans and animals consume. One of the greatest concerns is the permanent damage that is created by plastic waste to our fragile ecosystem. The impossibility of the complete removal of all microplastic contamination from the oceans is one of the principal tasks of our governing body, research scientists, and individuals. Implementing the necessary measures to reduce the levels of plastic consumption is the only way to protect our environment. Cutting off the plastic flow is the key remedy to reducing waste and pollution, and such an approach could show immense significance. This review offers a comprehensive exploration of the various aspects of microplastics, encompassing their composition, types, properties, origins, health risks, and environmental impacts. Furthermore, it delves into strategies for comprehending the dynamics of microplastics within oceanic ecosystems, with a focus on averting their integration into every tier of the food chain.

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微塑料对环境的影响和潜在的健康危害。

微型塑料（微塑料）污染物威胁着地球的生物多样性和生态系统。由于超大塑料容器和产品逐渐破碎，或在生产过程中尺寸变小，微塑料（直径为 5 毫米的颗粒，无下限）被用于药品、个人护理产品和工业中。微塑料在空气、海水、陆地，甚至人类和动物食用的食物中随处可见。最令人担忧的问题之一是，塑料垃圾会对我们脆弱的生态系统造成永久性破坏。不可能完全清除海洋中的所有微塑料污染，这是我们的管理机构、研究科学家和个人的主要任务之一。采取必要措施减少塑料消耗量是保护我们环境的唯一途径。切断塑料流是减少浪费和污染的关键补救措施，这种方法意义重大。本综述全面探讨了微塑料的各个方面，包括其成分、类型、特性、起源、健康风险和环境影响。此外，它还深入探讨了理解海洋生态系统中微塑料动态的策略，重点是避免微塑料融入食物链的每一层。

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Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 工程技术-生物工程与应用微生物

CiteScore

20.80

自引率

1.10%

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审稿时长

4.8 months

期刊介绍： Biotechnological techniques, from fermentation to genetic manipulation, have become increasingly relevant to the food and beverage, fuel production, chemical and pharmaceutical, and waste management industries. Consequently, academic as well as industrial institutions need to keep abreast of the concepts, data, and methodologies evolved by continuing research. This journal provides a forum of critical evaluation of recent and current publications and, periodically, for state-of-the-art reports from various geographic areas around the world. Contributing authors are recognized experts in their fields, and each article is reviewed by an objective expert to ensure accuracy and objectivity of the presentation.