Environmental contamination by microplastics originating from textiles: Emission, transport, fate and toxicity

Zhang, Yaqi; Lykaki, Marianna; Markiewicz, Marta; Alrajoula, Mohammad Taher; Kraas, Caroline; Stolte, Stefan

doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128453

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“…A high surface-to-volume ratio is a characteristic property of MPs. According to Zhang et al [2], the same property is considerably higher for FMPs than, for example, spherical MPs. When present in polluted environments, the high surface-to-volume ratio leads to the absorption of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on the MP surface.…”

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“…Like other chemical pollutants, MPs are already distributed among the four major environmental compartments: air, water, soil, and biota. Such compartments not only behave as MP reservoirs but grant the transport of MPs within them [2], allowing MPs to behave similarly to global biogeochemical cycles and spiral around the globe with different atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric, and terrestrial residence times [3].…”

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“…In 2017, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimated that FMPs released from textiles during industrial and household laundry accounted for 35% of the annual MP emission sources into the oceans [15]. Once entered into aquatic and terrestrial environments, FMPs impact their physicochemical characteristics [16] and interact in several ways with the biota, inducing health issues such as neurotoxicity, oxidative stress, oxidative damage, and even death [2,16,17]. Additionally, the transfer of FMPs from the atmosphere to aquatic and terrestrial environments represents a probable pathway to humans [17], and FMPs have already been found in human stool [18] and human lung tissues [19].…”

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“…It was found that at least 4 kg of FMPs per ton of cement mix could be used in creating green FRCs with increased thermal-insulating properties, mechanical strength, toughness, and reduced shrinkage compared with the reference Portland cement. Considering that 3-10 t of microfibers are deposited by atmospheric fallout every year in Paris, 29% of which constituted by FMPs (i.e., 2.38-7.95 kg of FMPs/day) [2,14], the present approach significantly allows the same amount of FMPs falling in Paris per day to be recovered before reaching and polluting the environment.…”

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A Practical Valorization Approach for Mitigating Textile Fibrous Microplastics in the Environment: Collection of Textile-Processing Waste Microfibers and Direct Reuse in Green Thermal-Insulating and Mechanical-Performing Composite Construction Materials

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Microplastic (MP) contamination is an urgent environmental issue to address. Fibrous microplastics (FMPs) are the principal MP type in the air and have already been found in human stool and lung tissues. FMPs are generated from the lifecycle of synthetic and blended textiles and are expected to increase due to fast fashion. Among textile processes, the finishing of fabrics is estimated to generate 5000 t/year of textile waste fibers in Italy, including FMPs. To limit FMPs spread, this paper suggests, for the first time, the direct collection of blended finishing textile waste microfibers and reuse in designing thermal-insulating and mechanical-performing fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCs). The microfibers were thoroughly characterized (size, morphology, composition, and density), and their use in FRCs was additionally evaluated by considering water absorption and release capacity. Untreated, water-saturated, and NaOH-treated microfibers were considered in FRCs up to 4 wt%. Up to a +320% maximum bending load, +715% toughness, −80% linear shrinkage, and double-insulating power of Portland cement were observed by increasing microfiber contents. NaOH-treated and water-saturated microfibers better enhanced toughness and linear shrinkage reduction. Therefore, green and performant composite construction materials were obtained, allowing for the mitigation of more than 4 kg FMPs per ton of cement paste. This is a great result considering the FMP contamination (i.e., 2–8 kg/day fallout in Paris), and that FRCs are promising and shortly-widely used construction materials.

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“…Asimismo, investigaciones revelan que este sector es identificado como uno de los más contaminantes en el mundo (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2017;European Commission, 2020;Xu et al, 2019). Esto se debe a que los microplásticos fibrosos liberados de los textiles sintéticos están contribuyendo significativamente a la contaminación ambiental (Snoek, 2017;Zhang et al, 2022), ya que producen grandes cantidades de efluentes coloreados intensivos al medio ambiente, los cuales contaminan gravemente el agua y el suelo, además de que dañan la salud de los seres vivos (Markandeya et al, 2022;Saxena et al, 2021).…”

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La transición a una economía circular como una ventaja competitiva en la Pyme de la manufactura textil en Tlaxcala, México

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Suárez²,

Nava³

2022

Acta Universitaria

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Ante la crisis ambiental, las empresas requieren modelos de producción que mitiguen el cambio climático y representen una ventaja competitiva, siendo la economía circular una alternativa. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si los principios de economía circular: preservar y mejorar el capital natural, optimizar el rendimiento de los recursos y promover la efectividad del sistema representan una ventaja competitiva, tomando como objeto de estudio las pequeñas y medianas empresas (Pyme) del sector textil de Tlaxcala, México. La metodología consistió en realizar un diagnóstico sobre la percepción de las variables. Posteriormente, se realizó un análisis descriptivo y de varianza (Anova), una prueba Tukey, un análisis de correlación y un análisis de regresión para determinar su significancia y relación. Los resultados revelaron que los principios de economía circular permitirán a la Pyme un desempeño superior con respecto a la competencia, haciéndola diferente y bajando sus costos. Se concluye que la economía circular sí puede impactar en el cuidado ambiental y en la competitividad.

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Microplastics and nanoplastics in soil: Sources, impacts, and solutions for soil health and environmental sustainability

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Enerijiofi,

Astapati

et al. 2024

J of Env Quality

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The present review discusses the growing concern of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in soil, together with their sources, concentration, distribution, and impact on soil microorganisms, human health, and ecosystems. MPs and NPs can enter the soil through various pathways, such as agricultural activities, sewage sludge application, and atmospheric deposition. Once in the soil, they can accumulate in the upper layers and affect soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. The presence of MPs and NPs in soil can also have ecological consequences, acting as carriers for pollutants and contaminants, such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants. Additionally, the leaching of chemicals and additives from MPs and NPs can pose public health risks through the food web and groundwater contamination. The detection and analyses of MPs and NPs in soil can be challenging, and methods involve spectroscopic and microscopy techniques, such as Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. To mitigate the presence and effects of MPs and NPs in soil, it is essential to reduce plastic waste production, improve waste management practices, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices. Effective mitigation measures include implementing stricter regulations on plastic use, promoting biodegradable alternatives, and enhancing recycling infrastructure. Additionally, soil amendments, such as biochar and compost, can help immobilize MPs and NPs, reducing their mobility and bioavailability. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these emerging environmental issues and identify potential solutions to alleviate their impact on soil health, ecosystem functioning, and community health.

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Environmental contamination by microplastics originating from textiles: Emission, transport, fate and toxicity

Cited by 47 publications

References 187 publications

A Practical Valorization Approach for Mitigating Textile Fibrous Microplastics in the Environment: Collection of Textile-Processing Waste Microfibers and Direct Reuse in Green Thermal-Insulating and Mechanical-Performing Composite Construction Materials

A Practical Valorization Approach for Mitigating Textile Fibrous Microplastics in the Environment: Collection of Textile-Processing Waste Microfibers and Direct Reuse in Green Thermal-Insulating and Mechanical-Performing Composite Construction Materials

La transición a una economía circular como una ventaja competitiva en la Pyme de la manufactura textil en Tlaxcala, México

Microplastics and nanoplastics in soil: Sources, impacts, and solutions for soil health and environmental sustainability

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