Voyaging of halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, an emerging group of pollutants, on micro-mesoplastics in the marine environment

Goswami, Prasun; Ohura, Takeshi; Subasinghe, Shyamantha; Wickrama-Arachchige, Anura Upasanta-Kumara; Takeuchi, Saya; Imaki, Mayuko; Niizuma, Yasuaki; Watanabe, Mafumi; Guruge, Keerthi S.

doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132502

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“…Compared to soils, e-waste microplastics presented higher concentrations of seven metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, As, Ba, Co, Ni) in Guiyu, China [43], and higher concentrations of halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) [46] and similar concentrations of organophosphate flame retardant in Longtang County, China [48]. Microplastics collected from marine beaches on the southern coast of Sri Lanka also presented high concentrations of brominated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), suggesting that they might have originated from mismanaged e-waste [49]. Since brominated flame retardants and synergists (e.g., Sb 2 O 3 ) are often used in EEE, the identification of e-waste microplastics in the environment could be based on the high concentrations of Br and Sb (e.g., Br > 5%) [4,50].…”

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The Environmental Impact of E-Waste Microplastics: A Systematic Review and Analysis Based on the Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) Framework

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2024

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Microplastics resulting from the fragmentation of plastics in electronic waste (e-waste) are an emerging but understudied environmental concern. This systematic review employs a Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) framework to investigate the sources, prevalence, and environmental effects of e-waste microplastics, identifying knowledge gaps. The available literature on e-waste microplastics was retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science (n = 24), and trends in electrical and electronic equipment were retrieved from European Union databases. The growing incorporation of electronics into daily life results in a global annual growth rate of 3–4% for e-waste, of which only 17.4% is collected for recycling. E-waste microplastics are frequently found in soils near disposal or disassembly facilities, potentially leaching hazardous metals (e.g., Pb) or organic compounds (e.g., flame retardants). These microplastics contaminate the food chain and can have adverse effects on the soil and gut microbiome, organisms, and human health, either independently or associated with other chemicals. Responses include the implementation of regulations, improvement of waste management systems, and mitigation measures. Despite these concerns, the literature on the topic remains limited, emphasizing the need for additional research on the identification of e-waste microplastics and their toxicity.

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The Environmental Impact of E-Waste Microplastics: A Systematic Review and Analysis Based on the Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response (DPSIR) Framework

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2024

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“…MPs find their way into riverine environments through diverse point and nonpoint sources, including agricultural runoff, organic compost, mulch film, and polymer-coated controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) [5]. Once in the environment, MPs traverse extensive distances, reaching remote mountain regions [6], uninhabited islands [7], geographic poles [8,9], and even the deepest oceanic trenches [10,11]. Apart from physical effects on organisms, MPs carry toxic chemicals [7,12], endangering wildlife and potentially affecting human health through the food chain [13][14][15].…”

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“…Once in the environment, MPs traverse extensive distances, reaching remote mountain regions [6], uninhabited islands [7], geographic poles [8,9], and even the deepest oceanic trenches [10,11]. Apart from physical effects on organisms, MPs carry toxic chemicals [7,12], endangering wildlife and potentially affecting human health through the food chain [13][14][15]. Recently, MPs have demonstrated considerable potential to transport clinically important pathogens such as Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella spp.…”

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