Bisphenol A Effects in Aqueous Environment on Lemna minor

Pop, Cristian-Emilian; Draga, Sorin; Măciucă, Roxana; Nita, Roxana; Crăciun, Nicolae; Wolff, Robert J.

doi:10.3390/pr9091512

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“…Agricultural evolution has led farming systems to demand inputs that are linked to plastic polymers [18][19][20][21][22]. The characteristics of plastic elements make them one of the primary pollutants in ecosystems, mainly due to their tendency to fragment into small particles, such as microplastics and nanoplastics [23][24][25][26][27][28]; and by the emission, due to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, of some chemical substances that are added during the manufacturing process (additives) to improve the characteristics of the plastic (e.g., biophenol) [29,30]. Unfortunately, the dumping of plastic waste is a common practice and marine ecosystems have experienced the highest incidence of dumping [31,32], which 2 of 19 affects their flora and fauna [25], and its associated microbiome [33]; as well as their physical environment [34].…”

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The Management of Agriculture Plastic Waste in the Framework of Circular Economy. Case of the Almeria Greenhouse (Spain)

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Camacho‐Ferre

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In recent decades, ecosystems have suffered diverse environmental impacts caused by anthropogenic activities, including the dumping of plastic waste. This situation has prompted the European Union to introduce a new policy based on the circular economy. In this study, the present state and future perspectives on the generation and treatment of plastic waste in the intensive agriculture of Almeria (Spain) are analyzed. This activity generates 1503.6 kg·ha−1·year−1, on average, of plastic waste with an approximate treatment cost of 0.25 €/kg. The present study shows that the volume of plastic waste from intensive agriculture in Almeria is constantly increasing (48,948.2 tons in 2020/21) and it is suggested that the current management system does not meet the needs of the sector. Although it presents great opportunities for improvement under the framework of the circular economy. Furthermore, this work reports a direct relationship between the price of the raw materials needed for the production of plastic and the volume of recycled plastics. For this reason, it would be advisable for the administration to consider the implementation of a tax rebate system for the sector and specifically when the petroleum derivatives used to manufacture plastic are less expensive, and the recycling option is not so attractive.

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The Management of Agriculture Plastic Waste in the Framework of Circular Economy. Case of the Almeria Greenhouse (Spain)

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“…Successful examples for photocatalytic phenol degradation, mainly with titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) as the photocatalyst, are shown in the literature [7][8][9]. Also the plastic additive bisphenol A (BPA), a representative endocrine disruptor and a compound of high concern, belongs to the group of phenolic compounds and can contaminate waters [10]. It is reported that TiO 2 -based photocatalysts are able to degrade BPA, too [11,12].…”

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Immobilization of TiO2 Semiconductor Nanoparticles onto Posidonia Oceanica Fibers for Photocatalytic Phenol Degradation

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A new composite photocatalyst called POF/TiO2 was prepared from commercial P25 TiO2 and Posidonia oceanica fibers (POF), a biomaterial collected from Tunisia’s beach. The composite material was prepared by a classical sol-gel synthesis and was characterized by different methods. SEM images show a TiO2 layer formed on top of the fibers, which was verified by XRD and XPS. Diffuse reflectance UV-vis spectroscopy shows that the layer has the same optical properties (Eg = 3.0 eV) as bulk P25. The photodegradation of phenol as a model compound was studied under different operating conditions using POF/TiO2 and the results show degradation efficiencies between 4% (100 ppm) and 100% (<25 ppm) after 4 h of UV-C light irradiation (254 nm) using a POF/TiO2 concentration of about 1 g/L. The composite material showed good stability and could be recycled up to three times.

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“…Wastewater can also contain high concentrations of heavy metals, pathogens, pharmaceuticals, plastic additives, and other contaminants. Contaminants can adversely affect plant growth when wastewater is applied to crops [ 7 ]. Human exposure to wastewater contaminants can also be harmful, and agricultural reuse of wastewater has been associated with health risks.…”

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Does Irrigation with Treated and Untreated Wastewater Increase Antimicrobial Resistance in Soil and Water: A Systematic Review

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Arthur

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Population growth and water scarcity necessitate alternative agriculture practices, such as reusing wastewater for irrigation. Domestic wastewater has been used for irrigation for centuries in many historically low-income and arid countries and is becoming more widely used by high-income countries to augment water resources in an increasingly dry climate. Wastewater treatment processes are not fully effective in removing all contaminants, such as antimicrobial resistant bacteria (ARB) and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). Literature reviews on the impact of wastewater irrigation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment have been inconclusive and mostly focused on treated wastewater. We conducted the first systematic review to assess the impact of irrigation with both treated or untreated domestic wastewater on ARB and ARGs in soil and adjacent water bodies. We screened titles/abstracts of 3002 articles, out of which 41 were screened in full text and 26 were included in this review. Of these, thirteen investigated irrigation with untreated wastewater, and nine found a positive association with ARB/ARGs in soil. Out of thirteen studies focused on treated wastewater, six found a positive association with ARB/ARGs while six found mixed/negative associations. Our findings demonstrate that irrigation with untreated wastewater increases AMR in soil and call for precautionary action by field workers, their families, and consumers when untreated wastewater is used to irrigate crops. The effect of irrigation with treated wastewater was more variable among the studies included in our review, highlighting the need to better understand to what extent AMR is disseminated through this practice. Future research should assess factors that modify the effect of wastewater irrigation on AMR in soil, such as the degree and type of wastewater treatment, and the duration and intensity of irrigation, to inform guidelines on the reuse of wastewater for irrigation.

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Bisphenol A Effects in Aqueous Environment on Lemna minor

Cited by 33 publications

References 22 publications

The Management of Agriculture Plastic Waste in the Framework of Circular Economy. Case of the Almeria Greenhouse (Spain)

The Management of Agriculture Plastic Waste in the Framework of Circular Economy. Case of the Almeria Greenhouse (Spain)

Immobilization of TiO2 Semiconductor Nanoparticles onto Posidonia Oceanica Fibers for Photocatalytic Phenol Degradation

Does Irrigation with Treated and Untreated Wastewater Increase Antimicrobial Resistance in Soil and Water: A Systematic Review

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