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Environmental Sciences
Tiezhu Li, Yijin Wang, Meng Jiao, Zhen Zhao, Ruilong Li, Chengrong Qin
Summary: The study focuses on the effect of mangrove root systems on the migration of microplastics in sediment. By analyzing the spatial distribution of microplastics in different zones and their correlation with sediment properties, it was found that the presence of mangrove root systems significantly increased the abundance of microplastics near the roots. Pore water content and pH were found to influence the abundances of different microplastic characteristics and promote their accumulation towards the root systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongyu Mu, Yaping Wang, Huining Zhang, Fangli Guo, Anqi Li, Shuai Zhang, Shuai Liu, Tao Liu
Summary: This study investigated the presence of microplastics in groundwater in the Jiaodong Peninsula in China, revealing the detection of microplastics in all sampled groundwater sites. The abundance of microplastics was found to be correlated to the distances between sampling sites and anthropogenic activities, emphasizing the importance of counting small microplastics in groundwater assessments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alice A. Horton, Richard K. Cross, Daniel S. Read, Monika D. Juergens, Hollie L. Ball, Claus Svendsen, Jes Vollertsen, Andrew C. Johnson
Summary: Analysis of samples from wastewater treatment works in the UK showed high removal rates of various types of microplastics during the treatment process, with sludge samples revealing higher concentrations than previously reported. The most common polymers identified were polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nina Wootton, Patrick Reis-Santos, Natalie Dowsett, Alison Turnbull, Bronwyn M. Gillanders
Summary: Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental issue in the past few decades, with commercial important fish species in Australian waters found to have widespread microplastic ingestion. On average, fish contained 0.94 pieces of microplastic per individual, with polyolefin being the dominant polymer group. The study reveals that microplastic contamination is prevalent across different fish species, locations, diets, and habitat niches, although the average plastic ingestion is lower compared to similar global studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lingshi Yin, Xiaofeng Wen, Danlian Huang, Zhenyu Zhou, Ruihao Xiao, Li Du, Hongyu Su, Kanglong Wang, Quyang Tian, Zhousha Tang, Lan Gao
Summary: This study investigates the characteristics of microplastic pollution in the sediments of the Xiangjiang River, China. The results show that the microplastic abundance is significantly higher in the lower reach of the river compared to the upper and middle reaches. Different types of microplastics exhibit different distribution characteristics, and hydrodynamic conditions play an important role in their distribution.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Qianhui Lin, Shasha Zhao, Lihua Pang, Cuizhu Sun, Lingyun Chen, Fengmin Li
Summary: This study critically evaluates the data on microplastics in processed foods and conducts a preliminary risk assessment. The results show that the risk posed by microplastics in processed foods is limited, with lower intake in adults compared to children. A correlation is found between the pollution load of sea salts and the level of microplastic pollution in ambient seawater.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjiao Sang, Zhiyi Chen, Longjie Mei, Shiwen Hao, Cheng Zhan, Wen bin Zhang, Min Li, Jun Liu
Summary: The study shows that urban rainwater pipelines play a significant role in transporting microplastics into freshwater, with the highest abundance found in the business district and the lowest in the campus area. Microplastics were mainly in fragment form, with particles smaller than 1 mm dominating, diverse in color, and primarily composed of polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenbin Zhu, Nan Zhao, Wenbo Liu, Ruyue Guo, Hangbiao Jin
Summary: This study investigated the abundance and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in four species of Antarctic fish. It was found that MPs were present in the fish, with varying quantities and characteristics depending on the species. Fiber was the predominant shape of MPs in the fish, and the main polymer compositions were polypropylene, polyamide, and polyethylene.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kushani Perera, Shima Ziajahromi, Susan Bengtson Nash, Frederic D. L. Leusch
Summary: Studies have shown that airborne microplastics (AMPs) are more abundant indoors than outdoors. This study measured the AMP concentrations in different indoor locations and found that childcare centers had the highest concentration, followed by offices and schools, while vehicles had the lowest concentration, comparable to outdoor levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yasuharu Katte, Junya Saito, Edward G. Nagato
Summary: This study characterizes the abundance, chemical composition, and size of microplastics in amphipods found in the Japan Sea coastal environment. The results show that coastal amphipods may ingest large amounts of microplastics, with differences observed among different species. The study provides insights into microplastic abundance in coastal amphipods and lays the foundation for further research on microplastic ingestion by these organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tuan-Tuan Wang, Wang-Qing Tang, Dong-Hai Wu, Xin-Rui Yu, Guang-Yu Wang, Xing-Wei Cai, Shuai Shao, Sai Wang, Ling Mo, You-Sheng Liu, Guang-Guo Ying, Zhong-Bing Chen
Summary: The abundance and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in surface water and sediment samples from the Wanquan River estuary were investigated. The results showed high abundance of MPs in the estuary, mostly red fragments smaller than 1.0 mm, predominantly composed of antifouling paint particles (APPs). The study also found a significant positive correlation between the concentration of Cu2+ and the abundance of APPs in the sediment samples. This study expands our knowledge about MP pollution in small estuaries and highlights the ecological risk of APPs in the Wanquan River estuary to aquatic organisms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ria Devereux, Mark G. J. Hartl, Mike Bell, Angela Capper
Summary: This study found that cnidarians and ctenophores are a potential pathway for microplastics to enter the food chain, a group that has often been overlooked in previous research. The research shows that the microplastics ingested by these animals are mainly PET and PP.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chih-Feng Chen, Yun-Ru Ju, Yee Cheng Lim, Ming-Huang Wang, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study detected the abundance and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in farmed oyster shells off the coast of Taiwan. The results showed that MPs were ubiquitous in oyster shells, with a higher abundance in small oyster shells and inorganic fraction. There was no significant difference in MPs abundance between the top and bottom shells.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Namrata Pandey, Rahul Verma, Satyakam Patnaik, Sadasivam Anbumani
Summary: This study investigated the presence of microplastic contamination in freshwater fish in India. All the fish species analyzed had microplastic contamination, with Channa punctatus showing the highest abundance. The risk assessment revealed a low risk based on the abundance of microplastics, but a high risk based on the polymer type.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokhan Ekrem Ustun, Kubra Bozda, Tugba Can
Summary: Wastewater treatment plants are significant contributors to aquatic/terrestrial microplastic pollution. This study found that microplastics were efficiently removed from wastewater but accumulated in the sludge. The integration of advanced treatment processes and effective sludge disposal management practices are recommended to reduce microplastic release into the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roberto Xavier Supe Tulcan, Wei Ouyang, Xiang Gu, Chunye Lin, Mats Tysklind, Baodong Wang
Summary: The study found that atrazine concentrations in marine organisms from Jiaozhou Bay were relatively low, with a trend of biotic dilution as trophic levels increased. The predicted risks to species from exposure to atrazine were low, with less than 0.02% of species expected to be affected by detrimental effects. Overall, there was no significant health risk associated with consuming seafood from JZB due to the limited daily intake and low target hazard quotient of atrazine.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pan Dang, Xiang Gu, Chunye Lin, Ming Xin, He Zhang, Wei Ouyang, Xitao Liu, Mengchang He, Baodong Wang
Summary: The study found that the concentrations of PTEs in sediments decreased from the Yellow River Estuary to the inner Laizhou Bay due to the long-term impact of the Yellow River. Three potential sources were identified through principal component analysis: natural origins, coastal anthropogenic activities, and marine production. Among the PTEs, Cd was the most significant contaminant and was also the most sensitive factor in evaluating ecological risk.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhongmin Lian, Xiang Gu, Xinrui Li, Miaomiao Luan, Min Yu, Xumao Zhao
Summary: The study revealed the spatial dynamics of heavy metal contamination in upland soils of northern China, with concentrations generally decreasing from west to east. Different sources of heavy metals were identified, including natural processes, anthropogenic activities, and atmospheric deposition, while the contamination levels were found to be low in L1 and L2.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuang Lu, Chunye Lin, Kai Lei, Ming Xin, Xiang Gu, Maoshan Lian, Baodong Wang, Xitao Liu, Wei Ouyang, Mengchang He
Summary: The study revealed the presence of multiple antibiotics in Laizhou Bay, with amoxicillin and norfloxacin identified as high-risk pollutants. Veterinary antibiotics were more commonly used in summer.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Gu, Zongxing Wang, Jing Wang, Wei Ouyang, Baodong Wang, Ming Xin, Maoshan Lian, Shuang Lu, Chunye Lin, Mengchang He, Xitao Liu
Summary: The study found that the main source of heavy metal pollution in the coastal ecosystem of Jiaozhou Bay is anthropogenic, with zinc showing the highest concentration. Although the risk of human health from eating seafood is relatively low, the pollution of HMs still needs to be further controlled to protect the ecosystem.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiang Gu, Ming Xin, Jing Wang, Shuang Lu, Maoshan Lian, Chunye Lin, Wei Ouyang, Mengchang He, Xitao Liu, Baodong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations, sources, and ecological risks of nine trace elements in nine rivers flowing into Laizhou Bay. The results showed that most of the elements had low concentrations and were from natural sources, but the Jie River had severe element contamination. This study is important for understanding the pollution status and ecological risks of the water bodies in Laizhou Bay.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiang Gu, Ming Xin, Jing Wang, Shuang Lu, Maoshan Lian, Chunye Lin, Wei Ouyang, Mengchang He, Xitao Liu, Baodong Wang
Summary: This study investigates the long-term effects of urbanization and industrialization on coastal trace metal contamination. The results show that sediment core Q23 experiences higher trace metal contamination and ecological risks compared to core Q21. The increasing trends in metal concentrations and contamination levels are more obvious since the 2000s, and the urbanization rates in the new area are significantly correlated with historical metal concentrations in Q23.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
He Zhang, Ming Xin, Baodong Wang, Jing Wang, Chunye Lin, Xiang Gu, Wei Ouyang, Xitao Liu, Mengchang He
Summary: The study investigated the spatiotemporal changes of phosphorus species and exchange potential in the water and sediment of Jiaozhou Bay. It found that phosphorus concentrations varied seasonally and spatially, with different partitioning of phosphorus fractions in the sediment between estuarine and bay areas. The results provide insights into phosphorus behaviors and release potential in an urbanized bay environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maoshan Lian, Chunye Lin, Ming Xin, Xiang Gu, Shuang Lu, Baodong Wang, Wei Ouyang, Xitao Liu, Mengchang He
Summary: This study provides the first investigation of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in rivers in the Shandong Peninsula, revealing an increasing trend of total OPE concentrations from upstream to estuary regions. Municipal effluent in the Jiaozhou Bay watershed and chemical industrial wastewater in the Laizhou Bay watershed were identified as the main sources of OPEs. Regulation of TCPP and TCEP in municipal effluent, as well as TEP in chemical industrial wastewater, is necessary to protect the waters of the Shandong Peninsula.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongmin Lian, Xiang Gu, Lianhua Liu, Xumao Zhao
Summary: The extensive use of agricultural plastic films has led to a large amount of film residues in farmlands, with phthalate acid esters (PAEs) being a common pollutant. This study conducted a comprehensive investigation of diffuse PAEs loss associated with plastic films of six main crop types in China using an integrated estimation framework and high-resolution activity data. The results showed an increase in diffuse PAEs loss and identified high PAEs loss regions in eastern China, the middle-lower Yangtze plain, and eastern Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuang Lu, Baodong Wang, Ming Xin, Jing Wang, Xiang Gu, Maoshan Lian, Yun Li, Chunye Lin, Wei Ouyang, Xitao Liu, Mengchang He
Summary: This study focused on the spatiotemporal occurrence and mixture risk of household and personal care products (HPCPs) in waters from rivers to Laizhou Bay. The findings revealed that p-hydroxybenzoic acid and triclosan dominated the HPCPs in the bay. While the average HPCP concentration was slightly higher in the summer of 2018 compared to the spring of 2019, the highest concentrations were observed in the spring of 2021, attributed to increased usage of methylparaben. Further research is needed to monitor the levels and risks of HPCPs in natural waters, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhongmin Lian, Yixuan Han, Xumao Zhao, Yinglan Xue, Xiang Gu
Summary: This study comprehensively investigated the spatial distribution and risk assessments of REEs in upland soils of northern China. The study found a decreasing trend of REEs from northwest to northeast and common enrichment of LREEs in northern China. Ecological risk assessments indicated relatively low risks from REEs, but higher health risks for children. Continuous monitoring of REE abundance in soils is essential to prevent potential health risks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuling Chu, Chunye Lin, Kai Yang, Hongguang Cheng, Xiang Gu, Beibei Wang, Linlin Wu, Jin Ma
Summary: This study examined the speciation and bioaccessibility of toxic heavy metals in arid calcareous soils contaminated by nonferrous metal smelting. The results showed that the contamination of these metals was mainly concentrated in the downwind areas of smelting or mining, and a significant portion of them were present in the labile fractions. The bioaccessibility of these metals in the calcareous soil was lower compared to acidic soils. These findings provide important insights into the ecological and health risks of anthropogenic toxic heavy metals in arid calcareous soils.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Gu, Xiaotong Han, Yixuan Han, Wenlei Luo, Muhua Feng, Di Xu, Peng Xing, Qinglong L. Wu
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations, sources, and ecological risks of heavy metals in Lake Fuxian sediments over the past 100 years. The findings showed changes in correlations between heavy metals due to lithogenic and anthropogenic influences. It was found that lithogenic sources mainly contributed to some metals while anthropogenic activities affected others.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
