| New perspectives in plastic biodegradation |
2011 |
•A significant hazard posed
by plastic is its entrainment
into food chains |
(30) |
| •Certain organisms (e.g., extracellular laccase) are
able to biodegrade polyethylene |
| •The
biodegradation of plastic materials depends on
potential biofilm formation and cell surface hydrophobicity |
| •Governments should prioritize safe waste
disposal especially
of plastic materials |
| Current
research trends on plastic pollution and
ecological impacts on the soil ecosystem: A review |
2018 |
•Studies on the impact of plastic
pollution on soil
ecosystems are limited |
(31) |
| •Plastic debris distribution in soils can seriously
impact soil ecosystems and organisms |
| •It
is necessary to intensify research of plastic pollution
and soil ecosystems and organisms to mitigate detrimental consequences |
| A catchment-scale perspective of plastic
pollution |
2019 |
•The
smaller the particle size of plastics the higher
their potential negative impact on the environment |
(32) |
| •Knowledge on the wider impact of infinitesimal
plastic
particles is limited |
| •Plastic pollution
poses a serious threat to the natural
environment |
| •It is necessary to understand
the interactions of plastic
pollutants with organisms in different ecosystems |
| Analysis and prevention of microplastic pollution
in water: current perspectives and future directions |
2019 |
•Remedial strategies for microplastics
in the environment
should focus on legislative control and awareness programs |
(33) |
| •Remediation and clean-up initiatives
of microplastics
present in water should be intensified |
| •The
wastewater treatment process should be improved
to limit the release of microplastics into open waters |
| •The use of biodegradable plastics should be encouraged |
| Atmospheric microplastics: A review
on current
status and perspectives |
2020 |
•The chemical composition of plastics is key to defining
plastic pollution |
(34) |
| •Atmospheric plastic debris is a persistent pollutant |
| •Studies on atmospheric plastic pollution
are limited |
| •Intensive research on
the spatial and temporal variations
of plastic matter distribution in the atmosphere is necessary |
