Recent analytical techniques, and potential eco-toxicological impacts of textile fibrous microplastics (FMPs) and associated contaminates: A review

Yadav, Sangita; Kataria, Navish; Khyalia, Pradeep; Rose, Pawan Kumar; Mukherjee, Santanu; Sabherwal, Himani; Chai, Wai Siong; Rajendran, Saravanan; Jiang, Jheng-Jie; Khoo, Kuan Shiong

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138495

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“…Our research confirmed the observed tendency for the knitted materials to release more MFs than the woven ones. One should focus more on this issue during the ongoing discussion about the feasibility of using recycled materials in textiles [22]. Our data are comparable with the general recommendations collected in [26] for reducing fibre release during washing.…”

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A Feasible and Efficient Monitoring Method of Synthetic Fibers Released during Textile Washing

Świątek,

Dąbrowska

2024

Microplastics

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Microfibers (MFs) are one of the most common and hazardous forms of microplastic found in the aquatic environment. The methods of collecting and analyzing MFs released during washing have to be developed and standardized to understand and model the process of microfibers’ emission better. This study tests a new, innovative method to check if laundry fiber sampling can be approached comprehensively. Pieces of synthetic materials (aged and new polyester, polyester-cotton blend) were placed in chromium-nickel filters envelope-like folded. Then, textile weathering during washing was monitored by the quality and quantity of fibers found directly on the filter surface. Laundry parameters like temperature, detergent presence, and filter size were changed, and results were monitored by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), a well-known standard in microplastic identification. In addition, ATR spectra were collected to characterize the materials in detail and evaluate their aging level. Spectroscopy can be used to detect and examine both mechanical and chemical degradation, and the collected microfibers can be assigned to the material they come from. Finally, a quantitative comparison of fibers released during different washing conditions can be used for the process optimization to minimize its environmental impact.

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“…In the first group, optical and electron microscopy can be placed. The latter group comprises spectroscopic techniques, e.g., FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray fluorescence [22]. FTIR and Raman spectroscopy are two main techniques for identifying aquatic microplastic samples [23,24].…”

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A Feasible and Efficient Monitoring Method of Synthetic Fibers Released during Textile Washing

Świątek,

Dąbrowska

2024

Microplastics

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“…Additionally, textiles are usually a mixture of natural and petroleum-derived synthetic fibres which present a complex recycling challenge. Current understanding of the eco-toxicological impacts of textile waste have been summarized elsewhere 4 . The current interest in circularity and sustainability have given rise to new biotechnological processes utilizing textile waste in a range of applications 5 – 7 .…”

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Successful cultivation of edible fungi on textile waste offers a new avenue for bioremediation and potential food production

Hazelgrove,

Moody

2024

Sci Rep

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Textile waste contains both natural fibres such as cotton and bamboo viscose, and synthetic fibres such as elastane and polyester. As a complex mixture, textiles present a challenging pollution issue as breakdown in landfill results in microplastics entering water and soil environments, and incineration results in particulate air pollution. Here the use of edible fungi as bioremediation agents of waste textiles is described for the first time. Three species of filamentous fungi were shown to colonise and grow on mixed fibre textile waste (underpants made from 28% cotton: 68% bamboo viscose: 4% elastane). All three fungi were able to metabolise the common textile dye Reactive Black 5 to some extent. The metabolome was captured to elucidate the dye remediation pathway utilized and to characterise the volatiles released during bioremediation with a view to assessing the safety profile of this process for future industrial applications. The results suggest that edible fungi may be cultivated on textiles, and that some interesting and useful compounds may be produced in the process. This has great biotechnological potential. No mushrooms were produced in this study, suggesting that further work will be needed to optimise conditions for crop production from waste textiles.

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“…Examples include tire wear on roads 1 and washing of synthetic textiles. 2 As rain, 3 wind, 4 and rivers 5 transport and disperse these microplastics throughout the environment, their remediation becomes challenging. Instead, efforts should focus on preventing more microplastics from entering the environment.…”

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Enhancing microplastic capture efficiencies with adhesive coatings on stainless-steel filters

Ramkumar,

Ji,

Thurber

et al. 2024

RSC Appl. Polym.

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Recent analytical techniques, and potential eco-toxicological impacts of textile fibrous microplastics (FMPs) and associated contaminates: A review

Cited by 39 publications

References 158 publications

A Feasible and Efficient Monitoring Method of Synthetic Fibers Released during Textile Washing

A Feasible and Efficient Monitoring Method of Synthetic Fibers Released during Textile Washing

Successful cultivation of edible fungi on textile waste offers a new avenue for bioremediation and potential food production

Enhancing microplastic capture efficiencies with adhesive coatings on stainless-steel filters

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