1
|
Jung JW, Xing Q, Park JS, Yarish C, Kim JK. Physiological responses of Grateloupia turuturu and Chondrus ocellatus to nano-plastics. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 202:106742. [PMID: 39265326 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
Abstract
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of nano-plastics (NPs) on the growth, photosynthesis, oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymes in Grateloupia turuturu and Chondrus ocellatus. Difference of surface characteristics between G. turuturu and C. ocellatus may affect adherence of plastics to their surface. The seaweed samples were cultivated at 5 different NP concentrations (0, 20, 200, 2000, 20000 ng/L) for 21 days. The accumulation of nano-plastics on surface of C. ocellatus was higher than that of G. turuturu. The highest concentration of NPs (20000 ng/L) inhibited the growth and photosynthesis activity of C. ocellatus. At the same concentrations, oxidative stress was caused with increase of antioxidant enzyme activities. G. turuturu was not affected by NPs at all tested concentrations. Based on these results, toxic effects of nano-plastics may be species specific. Toxicity is dependent on the capacity of macroalgae to accumulate nano-plastics on their surface.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jae Woo Jung
- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, South Korea
| | - Qikun Xing
- Research Institution of Basic Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, South Korea
| | - Ji-Sook Park
- Research Institution of Basic Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, South Korea
| | - Charles Yarish
- Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut, Stamford, CT, 06901-2315, USA
| | - Jang Kyun Kim
- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, South Korea; Research Institution of Basic Sciences, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, South Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Pompa-Pernía A, Molina S, Cherta L, Martínez-García L, Landaburu-Aguirre J. Treatment of Synthetic Wastewater Containing Polystyrene (PS) Nanoplastics by Membrane Bioreactor (MBR): Study of the Effects on Microbial Community and Membrane Fouling. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:174. [PMID: 39195426 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14080174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
Abstract
The persistent presence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in aquatic environments, particularly via effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), poses significant ecological risks. This study investigated the removal efficiency of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) using a lab-scale aerobic membrane bioreactor (aMBR) equipped with different membrane types: microfiltration (MF), commercial ultrafiltration (c-UF), and recycled ultrafiltration (r-UF) membranes. Performance was assessed using synthetic urban wastewater spiked with PS-NPs, focusing on membrane efficiency, fouling behavior, and microbial community shifts. All aMBR systems achieved high organic matter removal, exceeding a 97% COD reduction in both the control and PS-exposed reactors. While low concentrations of PS-NPs did not significantly impact the sludge settleability or soluble microbial products initially, a higher accumulation increased the carbohydrate concentrations, indicating a protective bacterial response. The microbial community composition also adapted over time under polystyrene stress. All membrane types exhibited substantial NP removal; however, the presence of nano-sized PS particles negatively affected the membrane performance, enhancing the fouling phenomena and increasing transmembrane pressure. Despite this, the r-UF membrane demonstrated comparable efficiency to c-UF, suggesting its potential for sustainable applications. Advanced characterization techniques including pyrolysis gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) were employed for NP detection and quantification.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anamary Pompa-Pernía
- IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain
- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.600, Alcalá de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain
| | - Serena Molina
- IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain
| | - Laura Cherta
- IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wang B, Junaid M, Imran M, Wei L, Chen G, Wang J. Environmental and Sublethal Concentrations of Polystyrene Nanoplastics Induced Antioxidant System, Transcriptomic Responses, and Disturbed Gut Microbiota in Oyster Magallana Hongkongensis. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38832813 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging contaminants having persistent nature, diverse ecological impacts, and potential food safety risks. Here, we examined the ecotoxicity of 80 nm polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) at environmentally relevant concentrations (ERCs, 10 and 100 μg/L), and sublethal concentrations (SLCs, 500 and 2500 μg/L) in Magallana hongkongensis. Results showed that SLCs significantly (p < 0.05) increased superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activities and altered tnfα, cat, gst, sod, and se-gpx genetic expressions. Further, PS-NP exposure at both levels reduced beneficial bacteria and increased potentially pathogenic bacteria in the gut. In transcriptomic analysis, 5118 and 4180 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified at ERCs, while 5665 and 4817 DEGs were found at SLCs, respectively. Upregulated DEGs enriched lysosomes, ABC transporters, and apoptosis pathways, while downregulated DEGs enriched ribosomal pathways. Overall, ERCs significantly altered gut microbiota and transcriptomic responses, while SLCs, in addition, also impacted the antioxidant and immune systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bin Wang
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, China
| | - Muhammad Junaid
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
| | - Muhammad Imran
- Department of Crop Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Liangfu Wei
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
| | - Guanglong Chen
- Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
| | - Jun Wang
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, China
- Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Khoshnamvand M, Hamidian AH, Ashtiani S, Ali J, Pei DS. Combined toxic effects of polystyrene nanoplastics and lead on Chlorella vulgaris growth, membrane lipid peroxidation, antioxidant capacity, and morphological alterations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:28620-28631. [PMID: 38561535 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33084-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the utilization of amino-functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NH2). This surge in usage can be attributed to their exceptional characteristics, including a substantial specific surface area, high energy, and strong reactivity. These properties make them highly suitable for a wide range of industrial and medical applications. Nevertheless, there is a growing apprehension regarding their potential toxicity to aquatic organisms, particularly when considering the potential impact of heavy metals like lead (Pb) on the toxicity of PS-NH2. Herein, we examined the toxic effects of sole PS-NH2 (90 nm) at five concentrations (e.g., 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg/L), as well as the simultaneous exposure of PS-NH2 and Pb2+ (using two environmental concentrations, e.g., 20 μg/L for Pb low (PbL) and 80 μg/L for Pb higher (PbH)) to the microalga Chlorella vulgaris. After a 96-h exposure, significant differences in chlorophyll a content and algal growth (biomass) were observed between the control group and other treatments (ANOVA, p < 0.05). The algae exposed to PS-NH2, PS-NH2 + PbL, and PS-NH2 + PbH treatment groups exhibited dose-dependent toxicity responses to chlorophyll a content and biomass. According to the Abbott toxicity model, the combined toxicity of treatment groups of PS-NH2 and PbL,H showed synergistic effects. The largest morphological changes such as C. vulgaris' size reduction and cellular aggregation were evident in the medium treated with elevated concentrations of both PS-NH2 and Pb2+. The toxicity of the treatment groups followed the sequence PS-NH2 < PS-NH2 + PbL < PS-NH2 + PbH. These results contribute novel insights into co-exposure toxicity to PS-NH2 and Pb2+ in algae communities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mehdi Khoshnamvand
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
| | - Amir Hossein Hamidian
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
| | - Saeed Ashtiani
- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 5, Prague 6, Prague, 16628, Czech Republic
| | - Jafar Ali
- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130021, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
| | - De-Sheng Pei
- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zhu Y, Che R, Zong X, Wang J, Li J, Zhang C, Wang F. A comprehensive review on the source, ingestion route, attachment and toxicity of microplastics/nanoplastics in human systems. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 352:120039. [PMID: 38218169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
Abstract
Microplastics (MPs)/nanoplastics (NPs) are widely found in the natural environment, including soil, water and the atmosphere, which are essential for human survival. In the recent years, there has been a growing concern about the potential impact of MPs/NPs on human health. Due to the increasing interest in this research and the limited number of studies related to the health effects of MPs/NPs on humans, it is necessary to conduct a systematic assessment and review of their potentially toxic effects on human organs and tissues. Humans can be exposed to microplastics through ingestion, inhalation and dermal contact, however, ingestion and inhalation are considered as the primary routes. The ingested MPs/NPs mainly consist of plastic particles with a particle size ranging from 0.1 to 1 μm, that distribute across various tissues and organs within the body, which in turn have a certain impact on the nine major systems of the human body, especially the digestive system and respiratory system, which are closely related to the intake pathway of MPs/NPs. The harmful effects caused by MPs/NPs primarily occur through potential toxic mechanisms such as induction of oxidative stress, generation of inflammatory responses, alteration of lipid metabolism or energy metabolism or expression of related functional factors. This review can help people to systematically understand the hazards of MPs/NPs and related toxicity mechanisms from the level of nine biological systems. It allows MPs/NPs pollution to be emphasized, and it is also hoped that research on their toxic effects will be strengthened in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yining Zhu
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
| | - Ruijie Che
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
| | - Xinyan Zong
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
| | - Jinhan Wang
- School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
| | - Jining Li
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China
| | - Chaofeng Zhang
- Sino-Jan Joint Lab of Natural Health Products Research, School of Traditional Chinese Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
| | - Fenghe Wang
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210094, China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Liu X, Fang L, Yan X, Gardea-Torresdey JL, Gao Y, Zhou X, Yan B. Surface functional groups and biofilm formation on microplastics: Environmental implications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166585. [PMID: 37643702 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
Abstract
Microplastics (MPs) contamination is becoming a significant environmental issue, as the widespread omnipresence of MPs can cause many adverse consequences for both ecological systems and humans. Contrary to what is commonly thought, the toxicity-inducing MPs are not the original pristine plastics; rather, they are completely transformed through various surface functional groups and aggressive biofilm formation on MPs via aging or weathering processes. Therefore, understanding the impacts of MPs' surface functional groups and biofilm formation on biogeochemical processes, such as environmental fate, transport, and toxicity, is crucial. In this review, we present a comprehensive summary of the distinctive impact that surface functional groups and biofilm formation of MPs have on their significant biogeochemical behavior in various environmental media, as well as their toxicity and biological effects. We place emphasis on the role of surface functional groups and biofilm formation as a means of influencing the biogeochemical processes of MPs. This includes their effects on pollutant fate and element cycling, which in turn impacts the aggregation, transport, and toxicity of MPs. Ultimately, future research studies and tactics are needed to improve our understanding of the biogeochemical processes that are influenced by the surface functional groups and biofilm formation of MPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xigui Liu
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Liping Fang
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
| | - Xiliang Yan
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Jorge L Gardea-Torresdey
- University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
| | - Yan Gao
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Xiaoxia Zhou
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
| | - Bing Yan
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Scaria SS, Balasubramanian B, Dandin VS, Meyyazhagan A, Pappuswamy M, Sattanathan G, Liu WC, Kadanthottu Sebastian J, Park S. Review on impacts of micro- and nano-plastic on aquatic ecosystems and mitigation strategies. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 265:106759. [PMID: 37977011 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
Abstract
The rapid proliferation of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in our environment presents a formidable hazard to both biotic and abiotic components. These pollutants originate from various sources, including commercial production and the breakdown of larger plastic particles. Widespread contamination of the human body, agroecosystems, and animals occurs through ingestion, entry into the food chain, and inhalation. Consequently, the imperative to devise innovative methods for MPs and NPs remediation has become increasingly apparent. This review explores the current landscape of strategies proposed to mitigate the escalating threats associated with plastic waste. Among the array of methods in use, microbial remediation emerges as a promising avenue for the decomposition and reclamation of MPs and NPs. In response to the growing concern, numerous nations have already implemented or are in the process of adopting regulations to curtail MPs and NPs in aquatic habitats. This paper aims to address this gap by delving into the environmental fate, behaviour, transport, ecotoxicity, and management of MPs and NPs particles within the context of nanoscience, microbial ecology, and remediation technologies. Key findings of this review encompass the intricate interdependencies between MPs and NPs and their ecosystems. The ecological impact, from fate to ecotoxicity, is scrutinized in light of the burgeoning environmental imperative. As a result, this review not only provides an encompassing understanding of the ecological ramifications of MPs and NPs but also highlights the pressing need for further research, innovation, and informed interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shilpa Susan Scaria
- Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
| | | | | | - Arun Meyyazhagan
- Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
| | | | | | - Wen-Chao Liu
- Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, PR China
| | | | - Sungkwon Park
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, South Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhu W, Lu S, Jiang H, Wang P, He C, Bian H, Wang J. Interactions between phenanthrene and polystyrene micro/nano plastics: Implications for rice (Oryza sativa L.) toxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 337:122360. [PMID: 37604389 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
Abstract
Micro/nano plastics (MPs/NPs) are widely distributed and are one of the global pollutants of current concern. Micro/nano plastics can adsorb a variety of persistent organic pollutants, and different particle sizes and surface charges affect the biological effects of MPs/NPs. Therefore, how the compound pollution of MPs/NPs with different particle sizes and organic pollutants produces toxic effects on plants needs to be further studied. We investigated the toxic effects of phenanthrene (Phe) and amino-modified PS (PS-NH2) with two particle sizes (50 nm, 5 μm) on rice. The stress mechanism of PS-NH2 was different between the two particle sizes. Moreover, 50 nm PS-NH2 inhibited stomatal conductance and transpiration rate, reduced photosynthetic rate, significantly enriched GO functions such as "DNA repair" and "DNA double-strand break," and caused severe DNA damage in rice. Notably, 5 μm PS-NH2 affected the gene expression of "photosynthetic lighting" and "photosynthetic antenna protein" in rice, decreased chlorophyll content, and inhibited rice growth. The toxicity of 50 nm PS-NH2 was stronger. In addition, we found that Phe reduced the toxicity of PS-NH2 with different particle sizes, and the relief effect of 50 nm PS-NH2+Phe was more evident. Further, 50 nm PS-NH2+Phe alleviated the toxicity by stimulating the activities of antioxidant enzymes, reducing oxidative damage to chloroplasts, and inhibiting photosynthesis. However, 5 μm PS-NH2+Phe can reduce the stress by reducing the degree of membrane lipid peroxidation, activating metabolic pathways related to the cell wall and cell membrane formation, and plant antitoxin biosynthesis. The results contribute to the understanding of the mechanism of toxicity of MPs/NPs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to crops.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Weize Zhu
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China; Department of Ecology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Siyuan Lu
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
| | - Haibo Jiang
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
| | - Ping Wang
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
| | - Chunguang He
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
| | - Hongfeng Bian
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
| | - Junyuan Wang
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Contino M, Ferruggia G, Indelicato S, Pecoraro R, Scalisi EM, Salvaggio A, Brundo MV. Polystyrene Nanoplastics in Aquatic Microenvironments Affect Sperm Metabolism and Fertilization of Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamark, 1819). TOXICS 2023; 11:924. [PMID: 37999576 PMCID: PMC10675086 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11110924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
Abstract
The continuous and unregulated discharge of wastes and pollutants into the aquatic environment has required constant monitoring of the risks incurred by aquatic ecosystems. Alarmism arises from plastic pollution as larger artifacts release nanoscale fragments that can contact free-living stages such as gametes, embryos, and larvae. Specifically, the interaction between spermatozoa, released in water in externally fertilizing species, and the surrounding microenvironment is essential for successful fertilization. Activation and kinematics of movement, proper maintenance of ionic balance, and chemotactism are processes highly sensitive to even minimal perturbations caused by pollutants such as polystyrene nanoplastics. Spermatozoa of Mytilus galloprovincialis (M. galloprovincialis), an excellent ecotoxicological model, undergo structural (plasma membrane ruptures, DNA damage) and metabolic (reduced motility, fertilizing capacity) damage upon exposure to 50 nm amino-modified polystyrene nanoplastics (nPS-NH2). Nanoplastics of larger diameter (100 nm) did not affect sperm parameters. The findings highlighted the negative impact that plastic pollution, related to nanoparticle diameter and concentration, could have on sperm quality and reproductive potential of organisms, altering the equilibrium of aquatic ecosystems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martina Contino
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (G.F.); (S.I.); (R.P.); (E.M.S.); (M.V.B.)
| | - Greta Ferruggia
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (G.F.); (S.I.); (R.P.); (E.M.S.); (M.V.B.)
| | - Stefania Indelicato
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (G.F.); (S.I.); (R.P.); (E.M.S.); (M.V.B.)
| | - Roberta Pecoraro
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (G.F.); (S.I.); (R.P.); (E.M.S.); (M.V.B.)
| | - Elena Maria Scalisi
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (G.F.); (S.I.); (R.P.); (E.M.S.); (M.V.B.)
| | - Antonio Salvaggio
- Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily “A. Mirri”, Via Gino Marinuzzi, 3, 90129 Palermo, Italy;
| | - Maria Violetta Brundo
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via Androne 81, 95124 Catania, Italy; (G.F.); (S.I.); (R.P.); (E.M.S.); (M.V.B.)
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Fu D, Wu H, Wang Z, Huang S, Zheng Z. Effects of microplastics/nanoplastics on Vallisneria natans roots and sediment: Size effect, enzymology, and microbial communities. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 341:140052. [PMID: 37660790 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
Abstract
Microplastics/nanoplastics (MNPs) pollution in different environmental media and its adverse effects on organisms have received increasing attention from researchers. This paper compares the effects of natural concentrations of three different sizes (20 nm, 200 nm, and 2 μm) of MNPs on Vallisneria natans and sediments. MNPs with smaller sizes adhere more readily to V. natans roots, further promoting root elongation. In addition, the larger the particle size of MNPs, the higher the reactive oxygen species level in the roots, and the malondialdehyde level increased accordingly. In the sediment, 20 nm, and 200 nm MNPs increased the activity of related enzymes, including acid phosphatase, urease, and nitrate reductase. In addition, the dehydrogenase content in the treated sediments increased, and the content changes were positively correlated with the size of MNPs. Changes in microorganisms were only observed on the root surface. The addition of MNPs reduced the abundance of Proteobacteria and increased the abundance of Chloroflexi. In addition, at the class level of species composition on the root surface, the abundance of Gammaproteobacteria under the 20 nm, 200 nm, and 2 μm MNP treatments decreased by 21.19%, 16.14%, and 17.03%, respectively, compared with the control group, while the abundance of Anaerolineae increased by 44.63%, 26.31%, and 62.52%, respectively. These findings enhance the understanding of the size effects of MNPs on the roots of submerged plants and sediment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Danliang Fu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
| | - Hanqi Wu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
| | - Zhikai Wang
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
| | - Suzhen Huang
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China.
| | - Zheng Zheng
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Xu J, Wu G, Wang H, Ding Z, Xie J. Recent Study of Separation and Identification of Micro- and Nanoplastics for Aquatic Products. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4207. [PMID: 37959888 PMCID: PMC10650332 DOI: 10.3390/polym15214207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are polymeric compounds widely used in industry and daily life. Although contamination of aquatic products with MNPs exists, most current research on MNPs focuses on environmental, ecological, and toxicological studies, with less on food safety. Currently, the extent to which aquatic products are affected depends primarily on the physical and chemical properties of the consumed MNPs and the content of MNPs. This review presents new findings on the occurrence of MNPs in aquatic products in light of their properties, carrier effects, chemical effects, seasonality, spatiality, and differences in their location within organisms. The latest studies have been summarized for separation and identification of MNPs for aquatic products as well as their physical and chemical properties in aquatic products using fish, bivalves, and crustaceans as models from a food safety perspective. Also, the shortcomings of safety studies are reviewed, and guidance is provided for future research directions. Finally, gaps in current knowledge on MNPs are also emphasized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jin Xu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (J.X.); (G.W.)
| | - Gan Wu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (J.X.); (G.W.)
| | - Hao Wang
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, No. 999, Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China;
| | - Zhaoyang Ding
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (J.X.); (G.W.)
- Marine Biomedical Science and Technology Innovation Platform of Lin-gang Special Area, Shanghai 201306, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
| | - Jing Xie
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (J.X.); (G.W.)
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, Shanghai 201306, China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Leistenschneider D, Wolinski A, Cheng J, Ter Halle A, Duflos G, Huvet A, Paul-Pont I, Lartaud F, Galgani F, Lavergne É, Meistertzheim AL, Ghiglione JF. A critical review on the evaluation of toxicity and ecological risk assessment of plastics in the marine environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 896:164955. [PMID: 37348714 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
Abstract
The increasing production of plastics together with the insufficient waste management has led to massive pollution by plastic debris in the marine environment. Contrary to other known pollutants, plastic has the potential to induce three types of toxic effects: physical (e.g intestinal injuries), chemical (e.g leaching of toxic additives) and biological (e.g transfer of pathogenic microorganisms). This critical review questions our capability to give an effective ecological risk assessment, based on an ever-growing number of scientific articles in the last two decades acknowledging toxic effects at all levels of biological integration, from the molecular to the population level. Numerous biases in terms of concentration, size, shape, composition and microbial colonization revealed how toxicity and ecotoxicity tests are still not adapted to this peculiar pollutant. Suggestions to improve the relevance of plastic toxicity studies and standards are disclosed with a view to support future appropriate legislation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- David Leistenschneider
- CNRS, Sorbonne Université, UMR 7621, Laboratoire d'Océanographie Microbienne, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France; SAS Plastic@Sea, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France.
| | - Adèle Wolinski
- SAS Plastic@Sea, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France; Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR 8222, Laboratoire d'Écogéochimie des Environnements Benthiques, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France
| | - Jingguang Cheng
- CNRS, Sorbonne Université, UMR 7621, Laboratoire d'Océanographie Microbienne, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France
| | - Alexandra Ter Halle
- CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Laboratoire des Interactions Moléculaires et Réactivité Chimique et Photochimique (IMRCP), UMR, 5623, Toulouse, France
| | - Guillaume Duflos
- Unité Physico-chimie des produits de la pêche et de l'aquaculture, ANSES, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
| | - Arnaud Huvet
- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France
| | - Ika Paul-Pont
- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France
| | - Franck Lartaud
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR 8222, Laboratoire d'Écogéochimie des Environnements Benthiques, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France
| | - François Galgani
- Unité Ressources marines en Polynésie Francaise, Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer), Vairao, Tahiti, French Polynesia
| | | | | | - Jean-François Ghiglione
- CNRS, Sorbonne Université, UMR 7621, Laboratoire d'Océanographie Microbienne, Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls, France.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Gonçalves JM, Benedetti M, d'Errico G, Regoli F, Bebianno MJ. Polystyrene nanoplastics in the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 333:122104. [PMID: 37379876 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
Abstract
Concerns about plastic pollution and its toxicity towards animals and people are growing. Polystyrene (PS) is a plastic polymer highly produced in Europe for packaging purposes and building insulation amongst others. Whatever their source-illegal dumping, improper waste management, or a lack of treatment for the removal of plastic debris from wastewater treatment plants-PS products ultimately end up in the marine environment. Nanoplastics (<1000 nm) are the new focus for plastic pollution, gaining broad interest. Whether primary or secondary, their small size permits nanoparticles to cross cellular boundaries, consequently leading to adverse toxic effects. An in vitro assay of Mytilus galloprovincialis haemocytes exposed to 10 μg/L of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs; 50 nm) for 24 h was used to test cellular viability along with the luminescence inhibition (LC50) of Aliivibrio fischeri bacteria to evaluate acute toxicity. Cellular viability of mussel haemocytes decreased significantly after a 24 h exposure and PS-NPs LC50 range from 180 to 217, μg/L. In addition, a 28-day exposure of the marine bivalve M. galloprovincialis to PS-NPs (10 μg/L; 50 nm) was performed to evaluate the neurotoxic effects and the uptake of these plastic particles in three bivalve tissues (gills, digestive gland, and gonads). The ingestion of PS-NPs was time- and tissue-specific, suggesting that PS-NPs are ingested through the gills and then translocated through the mussel bloodstream, to the digestive gland and gonads where the highest amount of ingested PS-NPs was reported. Ingested PS-NPs may compromise the digestive glands' key metabolic function and impair mussels' gametogenic and reproductive success. Data on acetylcholinesterase inhibition and those previously obtained on a wide range of cellular biomarkers were elaborated through weighted criteria providing a synthetic assessment of cellular hazard from PS-NPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J M Gonçalves
- CIMA, Centre of Marine and Environmental Research\ARNET - Infrastructure Network in Aquatic Research, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139 Faro, Portugal
| | - M Benedetti
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; National Future Biodiversity Centre (NFBC), Palermo, Italy
| | - G d'Errico
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
| | - F Regoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; National Future Biodiversity Centre (NFBC), Palermo, Italy
| | - M J Bebianno
- CIMA, Centre of Marine and Environmental Research\ARNET - Infrastructure Network in Aquatic Research, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139 Faro, Portugal.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Rex M C, Debroy A, Nirmala MJ, Mukherjee A. Ecotoxicological significance of bio-corona formation on micro/nanoplastics in aquatic organisms. RSC Adv 2023; 13:22905-22917. [PMID: 37520083 PMCID: PMC10375451 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04054b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
Abstract
The unsustainable manufacturing, utilization and inadequate handling of plastics have led to a surge in global plastic pollution. In recent times, there has been increasing concern about the plausible hazards associated with exposure to micro/nanoplastics (M/NPs). As aquatic systems are considered to be the likely sink for M/NPs, it is crucial to comprehend their environmental behavior. The bioavailability, toxicity and fate of M/NPs in the environment are predominantly dictated by their surface characteristics. In the aquatic environment, M/NPs are prone to be internalized by aquatic organisms. This may facilitate their interaction with a diverse array of biomolecules within the organism, resulting in the formation of a biocorona (BC). The development of BC causes modifications in the physicochemical attributes of the M/NPs including changes to their size, stability, surface charge and other properties. This review details the concept of BC formation and its underlying mechanism. It provides insight on the analytical techniques employed for characterizing BC formation and addresses the associated challenges. Further, the eco-toxicological implications of M/NPs and the role of BC in modifying their potential toxicity on aquatic organisms is specified. The impact of BC formation on the fate and transport of M/NPs is discussed. A concise outlook on the future perspectives is also presented.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Camil Rex M
- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore 632014 India
| | - Abhrajit Debroy
- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore 632014 India
| | - M Joyce Nirmala
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600036 India
| | - Amitava Mukherjee
- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore 632014 India
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Liu X, Bao X, Qian G, Wang X, Yang J, Li Z. Acute effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on the immune response in Sepia esculenta larvae. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 258:106478. [PMID: 36905919 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
With extensive use of plastic products, microplastics (MPs, < 5 mm) and nanoplastics (NPs, < 1 μm) have become major pollutants in ecosystem, especially in marine environment. In recent years, researches on the impact of NPs on organisms have gradually increased. However, studies on the influence of NPs on cephalopods are still limited. Golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta), an important economic cephalopod, is a shallow marine benthic organism. In this study, the effect of acute exposure (4 h) to 50-nm polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs, 100 μg/L) on the immune response of S. esculenta larvae was analyzed via transcriptome data. A total of 1260 DEGs were obtained in the gene expression analysis. The analyses of GO, KEGG signaling pathway enrichment, and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were then performed to explore the potential molecular mechanisms of the immune response. Finally, 16 key immune-related DEGs were obtained according to the number of KEGG signaling pathways involved and the PPI number. This study not only confirmed that NPs had an impact on cephalopod immune response, but also provided novel insights for further unmasking the toxicological mechanisms of NPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiumei Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
| | - Xiaokai Bao
- School of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China
| | - Gui Qian
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
| | - Xumin Wang
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
| | - Jianmin Yang
- School of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China
| | - Zan Li
- School of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Liu Y, Shi H, Chen L, Teng X, Xue C, Li Z. An overview of microplastics in oysters: Analysis, hazards, and depuration. Food Chem 2023; 422:136153. [PMID: 37130454 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
Microplastic pollution has become an emergent global environmental issue because of its ubiquitous nature and everlasting ecological impacts. In marine ecosystems, microplastics can serve as carriers to absorb various contaminants and the ingestion of microplastics in oysters is of concern because they can induce several adverse effects. The analytical process of microplastics in oysters commonly consists of separation, quantification, and identification. Quantification of microplastics is difficult since information regarding the analytical methods is incoherent, therefore, standard microplastic analytical methods for shellfish should be established in the future. The depuration process can be used to reduce the level of microplastics in oysters to ensure safe consumption of oysters and longer depuration time facilitates improved depuration efficacy. In summary, this review aims to help better understand microplastic pollution in oysters and provide useful suggestions and guidance for future research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No.5, Yu Shan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
| | - Haohao Shi
- College of Food Science and Technology, Hainan University, Hainan 570228, PR China
| | - Lipin Chen
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No.5, Yu Shan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China.
| | - Xiaoyu Teng
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No.5, Yu Shan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China
| | - Changhu Xue
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No.5, Yu Shan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China
| | - Zhaojie Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, No.5, Yu Shan Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266003, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Contino M, Ferruggia G, Indelicato S, Pecoraro R, Scalisi EM, Bracchitta G, Dragotto J, Salvaggio A, Brundo MV. In Vitro Nano-Polystyrene Toxicity: Metabolic Dysfunctions and Cytoprotective Responses of Human Spermatozoa. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12040624. [PMID: 37106824 PMCID: PMC10136234 DOI: 10.3390/biology12040624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
Abstract
The ubiquitous spread of Polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) has rendered chronic human exposure an unavoidable phenomenon. The biodistribution of such particles leads to bioaccumulation in target organs including the testis, the site of sperm maturation. The purpose of this research has been to estimate the impact of PS-NPs (50 and 100 nm) on the metabolism of mature spermatozoa. The analysis of the semen parameters has revealed a higher toxicity of the smaller sized PS-NPs, which have negatively affected major organelles, leading to increased acrosomal damage, oxidative stress with the production of ROS, DNA fragmentation, and decreased mitochondrial activity. PS-NPs of 100 nm, on the other hand, have mainly affected the acrosome and induced a general state of stress. An attempt has also been made to highlight possible protective mechanisms such as the expression of HSP70s and their correlation among various parameters. The results have evinced a marked production of HSP70s in the samples exposed to the smaller PS-NPs, negatively correlated with the worsening in oxidative stress, DNA fragmentation, and mitochondrial anomalies. In conclusion, our results have confirmed the toxicity of PS-NPs on human spermatozoa but have also demonstrated the presence of mechanisms capable of counteracting at least in part these injuries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martina Contino
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
| | - Greta Ferruggia
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
| | - Stefania Indelicato
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
| | - Roberta Pecoraro
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
| | - Elena Maria Scalisi
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
| | - Giovanni Bracchitta
- U.O. Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana-Clinica del Mediterraneo, 97100 Ragusa, Italy
| | - Jessica Dragotto
- U.O. Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana-Clinica del Mediterraneo, 97100 Ragusa, Italy
| | - Antonio Salvaggio
- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily "A. Mirri", 90129 Palermo, Italy
| | - Maria Violetta Brundo
- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
El Abed N, Özogul F. The risks of marine micro/nano-plastics on seafood safety and human health. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 103:229-271. [PMID: 36863836 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
Abstract
A considerable mass of plastics has been released into the marine environment annually through different human activities, including industrial, agriculture, medical, pharmaceutical and daily care products. These materials are decomposed into smaller particles such as microplastic (MP) and nanoplastic (NP). Hence, these particles can be transported and distributed in coastal and aquatic areas and are ingested by the majority of marine biotas, including seafood products, thus causing the contamination of the different parts of aquatic ecosystems. In fact, seafood involves a wide diversity of edible marine organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and echinoderms, which can ingest the micro/nanoplastics particles, and then transmit them to humans through dietary consumption. Consequently, these pollutants can cause several toxic and adverse impacts on human health and the marine ecosystem. Therefore, this chapter provides information on the potential risks of marine micro/nanoplastics on seafood safety and human health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nariman El Abed
- Laboratory of Protein Engineering and Bioactive Molecules (LIP-MB), National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia.
| | - Fatih Özogul
- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Gu Y, Xu D, Liu J, Chen Y, Wang J, Song Y, Sun B, Xia B. Bioaccumulation of functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics in sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus (Selenka, 1867) and their toxic effects on oxidative stress, energy metabolism and mitochondrial pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 319:121015. [PMID: 36610653 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Micro/nano-plastics (M/NPs) are emerging contaminants in aquatic environment, however, little knowledge regarding the adverse effects of functionalized NPs has been documented so far. This study investigated the accumulation of different polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs, i.e., plain PS, carboxyl-functional PS-COOH and amino-functional PS-NH2) at two particle sizes of 100 nm and 200 nm, and evaluated the impacts on oxidative stress, energy metabolism and mitochondrial pathway responses in intestine and respiratory tree of Apostichopus japonicus during the 20-d exposure experiment. The results showed that there were significant interactions of particle size and nanoplastic type on the accumulation of different PS-NPs. Exposure to NPs significantly increased the production of malondialdehyde, glutathione and reactive oxygen species, as well as the activities of antioxidant enzymes including glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase and catalase, resulting in various degrees of oxidative damage in sea cucumber. The significant decrease in adenosine triphosphate content and increases in alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase activities suggested that NPs impaired energy metabolism and modified their energy allocation. After 20-d exposure, the complex I, II and III activities in mitochondrial respiratory chain were significantly inhibited. Meanwhile, the Bax and Caspase-3 gene expression were significantly up-regulated, and Bacl-2 was down-regulated, indicating the toxicity on mitochondrial pathway of A. japonicus. The calculated IBR values elucidated the greater detriment to mitochondrial pathway than oxidative stress and energy metabolism. For 100 nm particle size, plain PS has stronger influence on all the biomarkers compared to PS-COOH/NH2, however, the opposite trends were observed in 200 nm PS-NPs. Furthermore, 100 nm PS-NPs were recognized to be more hazardous to sea cucumber than 200 nm microbeads. These findings provide new insights for understanding the differentiated toxic effects of functionalized NPs in marine invertebrates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuanxue Gu
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Dongxue Xu
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Ji Liu
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Yanru Chen
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Jinye Wang
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Yize Song
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Baiqin Sun
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China
| | - Bin Xia
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266109, China.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Yu ES, Jeong ET, Lee S, Kim IS, Chung S, Han S, Choi I, Ryu YS. Real-Time Underwater Nanoplastic Detection beyond the Diffusion Limit and Low Raman Scattering Cross-Section via Electro-Photonic Tweezers. ACS NANO 2023; 17:2114-2123. [PMID: 36574486 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Emerging as substantial concerns in the ecosystem, submicron plastics have attracted much attention for their considerable hazards. However, their effect and even amount in the environment remain unclear. Establishing a substantive analytic platform is essential to expand the understanding of nanoplastics. However, the issues of diffusion and detection limit that arise from ultradiluted concentration and extremely small scales of nanoplastics leave significant technical hurdles to analyze the nanoplastic pollutants. In this study, we obtain effective Raman signals in real time from underwater nanoplastics with ultralow concentrations via AC electro-osmotic flows and dielectrophoretic tweezing. This enables the field-induced active collection of nanoplastics toward the optical sensing area from remote areas in a rapid manner, integrating conventional technical skills of preconcentration, separation, and identification in a single process. A step further, synergetic combination with plasmonic nanorods, accomplishes the highest on-site detection performance so far.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eui-Sang Yu
- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul02792, Republic of Korea
| | - Eui Tae Jeong
- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul02792, Republic of Korea
- Department of Micro/Nano Systems, Korea University, Seoul02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Seungha Lee
- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul02481, Republic of Korea
| | - In Soo Kim
- Nanophotonics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul02792, Republic of Korea
- KIST-SKKU Carbon-Neutral Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
| | - Seok Chung
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul02481, Republic of Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul02841, Republic of Korea
| | - Seungyeon Han
- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul02504, Republic of Korea
| | - Inhee Choi
- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Seoul02504, Republic of Korea
| | - Yong-Sang Ryu
- Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul02481, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Gong H, Li R, Li F, Guo X, Xu L, Gan L, Yan M, Wang J. Toxicity of nanoplastics to aquatic organisms: Genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, individual level and beyond individual level. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 443:130266. [PMID: 36327848 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Due to the small size, high mobility and large surface area, nanoplastics (NPs) showed high potential risks to aquatic organisms. This paper reviews the toxicity of NPs to aquatic organism at various trophic levels including bacteria, plankton (algae), zooplankton, benthos, and nekton (fish). The effects at individual level caused by NPs were explained and proved by cytotoxicity and genotoxicity, and the toxicity of NPs beyond individual level was also illustrated. The toxicity of NPs is determined by the size, dosage, and surface property of NPs, as well as environmental factors, the presence of co-contaminants and the sensitivity of tested organisms. Furthermore, the joint effects of NPs with other commonly detected pollutants such as organic pollutants, metals, and nanoparticles etc. were summarized. In order to reflect the toxicity of NPs in the real natural environment, studies on toxicity assessment of NPs with the coexistence of various environmental factors and contaminants, particularly under the concentrations in natural environment are suggested.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Gong
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Ruixue Li
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Feng Li
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Xiaowen Guo
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Lijie Xu
- College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
| | - Lu Gan
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
| | - Muting Yan
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
| | - Jun Wang
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
A Review on Analytical Performance of Micro- and Nanoplastics Analysis Methods. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
|
23
|
Roman C, Mahé P, Latchere O, Catrouillet C, Gigault J, Métais I, Châtel A. Effect of size continuum from nanoplastics to microplastics on marine mussel Mytilus edulis: Comparison in vitro/in vivo exposure scenarios. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 264:109512. [PMID: 36396088 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
For several decades, plastic has been a global threat in terms of pollution. Plastic polymers, when introduce in the aquatic environment, are exposed to fragmentation processes into microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) which could potentially interact with living organisms. The objective of this work was to study the effects of plastic particles representative of those found in the environment, on the marine mussels Mytilus edulis, under two exposure scenarios: in vivo and in vitro. Whole mussels or cultured hemocytes were exposed for 24 h to NPs and MPs generated from macro-sized plastics collected in the field, but also to reference NPs, at concentrations found in the environment: 0.08, 10 μg and 100 μg·L-1. Results showed that immune response was only activated when mussels were exposed in vivo. However, cytotoxicity (hemocyte mortality) and genotoxicity (DNA damage) parameters were induced after both types of exposure, but in a dose-dependent manner after in vitro hemocyte exposure to all tested plastic conditions. These results indicate that in vitro approaches could be considered as potential predictors of in vivo exposures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Coraline Roman
- Biology of Organisms Stress Health Environment (BIOSSE), Université Catholique de l'Ouest, Angers, France
| | - Pauline Mahé
- Biology of Organisms Stress Health Environment (BIOSSE), Université Catholique de l'Ouest, Angers, France
| | - Oihana Latchere
- Biology of Organisms Stress Health Environment (BIOSSE), Université Catholique de l'Ouest, Angers, France
| | | | - Julien Gigault
- Univ. Rennes, CNRS, Géosciences Rennes - UMR 6118, Rennes, France
| | - Isabelle Métais
- Biology of Organisms Stress Health Environment (BIOSSE), Université Catholique de l'Ouest, Angers, France
| | - Amélie Châtel
- Biology of Organisms Stress Health Environment (BIOSSE), Université Catholique de l'Ouest, Angers, France.
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Panacea for the nanoplastic surge in Africa: A state-of-the-art review. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11562. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
|
25
|
Gu X, Liu S, Li Y, Ouyang W, He M, Liu X, Lin C. A review of sources, status, and risks of microplastics in the largest semi-enclosed sea of China, the Bohai Sea. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135564. [PMID: 35792206 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The largest semi-enclosed sea of China, the Bohai Sea, serves as an important sink of microplastics (MPs) originated from terrestrial and marine sources. This study summarized potential sources and migration pathways of MPs in the Bohai Sea and reviewed the abundance and characteristics of MPs in water, sediments, and organisms. Coastal anthropogenic activities (i.e., plastic production, agricultural activities, and industrial and domestic sewage discharge) and marine origins (i.e., aquaculture, marine litters, and transportation) might accelerate the MPs enrichment in the Bohai Sea. The abundance of MPs ranged from 0.07 to 5200 items/m3 in the seawater, mainly influenced by the application of different trawl nets/sieves with different sizes (0.005-0.33 mm). Sediments of coastal rivers contained the MPs ranging from 56.7 to 1795 items/kg, significantly higher than that of the Bohai Sea (6.24-461.6 items/kg). Among organisms, the average abundance of MPs was the lowest in zooplanktons (0.03 items/animal), significantly lower than that in invertebrates (1.39 items/animal) and fish (2.12 items/animal), but no biomagnification of MPs was observed. The preliminary risk assessment indicated that seawater in the Liaodong Bay had medium ecological risk of MPs while other bays of the Bohai Sea had minor risks. To make the ecological risk of MPs quantifiable and comparable, future research priorities are recommended to focus on more frequent field surveys, standardization of sampling methods, and establishment of toxicity database of common polymer types of MPs in the Bohai Sea.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiang Gu
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
| | - Shanshan Liu
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
| | - Yang Li
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
| | - Wei Ouyang
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China; Advanced Interdisciplinary Institute of Environment and Ecology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
| | - Mengchang He
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
| | - Xitao Liu
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
| | - Chunye Lin
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Zhang P, Liu Y, Zhang L, Xu M, Gao L, Zhao B. The interaction of micro/nano plastics and the environment: Effects of ecological corona on the toxicity to aquatic organisms. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 243:113997. [PMID: 35988380 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Concerns about the micro/nano plastics (MNPs) exposure risks have risen in recent years. The ecological corona (EC), which is generated by the interaction between MNPs and environmental substances, has a significant impact on their environmental fate and ecological risks. As the largest sink of MNPs, the aquatic environment is of great significance for understanding the environmental behaviour of MNPs. Transmission Electron Microscope (TME), Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and other analytical methods have been used as effective methods to analyse the formation process of EC and detect the existing EC directly or indirectly on the surface of MNPs. The physicochemical properties of MNPs, complex aquatic environments and ageing time have been identified as the key factors affecting EC formation in aquatic environments. Moreover, the EC absorbed on MNPs significantly changed their environmental behaviour and toxicity to aquatic organisms. This review gives a full understanding of the EC formation progress on the surface of MNPs and different analytical methods for EC have been summarised which can further assist the ecological risk assessment of MNPs in the aquatic environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peiming Zhang
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
| | - Yin Liu
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China.
| | - Long Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China
| | - Ming Xu
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| | - Lirong Gao
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
| | - Bin Zhao
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Liu S, Junaid M, Liao H, Liu X, Wu Y, Wang J. Eco-corona formation and associated ecotoxicological impacts of nanoplastics in the environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 836:155703. [PMID: 35523339 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NPs, diameter < 100 nm), are ubiquitously found in the environment including water, atmosphere, and soil because of their widespread applications and degradation resistant nature. Similarly, large quantities of natural organic matter (NOM) are present in the environment, in the form of extracellular polymeric substances (DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, etc.) and humic substances (humic acid, fulvic acid, humin, etc.), respectively released by organisms and degradation products of organic matter. These biomolecules interact with NPs and encapsulate to form a unique layered structure termed as eco-corona, which can alter the physicochemical characteristics, interaction, fate, and effects of plastic particles in the environment. The current study collated and reviewed recent findings emphasizing the progress of ecological (eco)-corona formation on NPs and affiliated toxicological effects in freshwater, marine water, and terrestrial ecosystems. The eco-corona layer formed around NPs may vary in sizes and biochemical composition, attributed mainly to the abundance, properties and physicochemical nature of both biomolecules and plastic particles, as well as medium properties and source of NOM in the ecosystem. Besides, most of the reviewed literature showed that eco-corona can reduces the toxicity of NPs with few exceptions, which demonstrates that eco-corona may enhance the NPs toxicity through the Trojan horse effect and longer retention time in biological system. Overall, this review also highlights future research perspectives for a better understanding of NPs toxicity modified by eco-corona, which is crucial to realizing the complex nature of interactions among plastic particles and NOM in a natural ecosystem.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shulin Liu
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Muhammad Junaid
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Hongping Liao
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Xinyu Liu
- Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Sciences and Technology, College of International Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Yan Wu
- Guangzhou Environmental Monitoring Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Jun Wang
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Guangzhou 510006, China.
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Gao D, Liu X, Junaid M, Liao H, Chen G, Wu Y, Wang J. Toxicological impacts of micro(nano)plastics in the benthic environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 836:155620. [PMID: 35508242 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) have sparked growing public and scientific concerns as emerging pollutants in recent decades, due to their small size and potential for significant ecological and human health impacts. Understanding the toxicological effects of MNPs on aquatic organisms is of great importance; however, most of the available research on aquatic organisms has focused on the pelagic organisms, and studies on benthic organisms are lacking yet. Being bottom-dwelling creatures, benthos perhaps confronts more extreme pressure from MNPs. Therefore, this review summarizes the current literature on the impacts of MNPs on benthic organisms to reveal their toxicity on the survival, growth, development and reproductive systems. MNPs can accumulate in various tissues of benthos and probably cause tissue-specific damage, resulting in genotoxicity and reproductive toxicity to benthic organisms. And, in severe cases, they may also pass on the adverse effects to the next generations. The complexity of co-exposure to MNPs with other aquatic contaminants is also highlighted. Furthermore, we have comprehensively discussed the internal and external factors affecting the toxicity of MNPs in benthic organisms. Additionally, we also presented the current research gaps and potential future challenges, providing overall background information for a thorough understanding of the toxic effects of MNPs in the benthic aquatic ecosystem.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dandan Gao
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Xinyu Liu
- Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Sciences and Technology, College of International Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Muhammad Junaid
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Hongping Liao
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Guanglong Chen
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Yan Wu
- Guangzhou Environmental Monitoring Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Jun Wang
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China.; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhuhai 528478, China.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Zaki MRM, Aris AZ. An overview of the effects of nanoplastics on marine organisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 831:154757. [PMID: 35339559 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The ubiquity and detrimental effects of plastics in the environment have become global environmental concerns over the past decade. Intensive anthropogenic activities, such as urbanisation, industrialisation and increasing population density, have resulted in increased plastic pollution in the environment. Recently, nanoplastics have received increased research attention and concern because of their potential adverse effects on marine organisms. However, the potential ecological issues associated with nanoplastics are not yet fully understood because of the insufficient and limited research conducted to date on baseline data, exposure and associated risks for marine organisms. This review highlights an understanding of the nature and characteristics of nanoplastics, as well as the occurrence of nanoplastics in the marine environment. In the future, the effects of nanoplastics on marine organisms may directly or indirectly influence human health. Thus, this review also highlights the effects of nanoplastics on marine organisms. An overview and insights into the occurrence of nanoplastics in marine environments and their potential effects on marine organisms will facilitate the preventative interventions and measures of nanoplastics pollution in the marine environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad Rozaimi Mohd Zaki
- Department of Environment, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
| | - Ahmad Zaharin Aris
- Department of Environment, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; International Institute of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Rahman MM, Ferdouse Z, Nur N, Islam MN, Rouf MA, Arafat ST, Mustafizur Rahman S, Rahman MM. Microplastic ingestion alters the expression of some sexually selected traits in a model fish guppy ( Poecilia reticulata Peters 1859). MARINE AND FRESHWATER BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 55:87-106. [DOI: 10.1080/10236244.2022.2100772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Md. Moshiur Rahman
- Fish Conservation and Culture Lab, Biological & Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
| | - Zannatul Ferdouse
- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
| | - Nazmir Nur
- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
| | - Md. Nazrul Islam
- Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
| | - Muhammad Abdur Rouf
- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
| | - Shaikh Tareq Arafat
- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
| | | | - Md. Mostafizur Rahman
- Disaster and Human Security Management, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Zhu N, Yan Q, He Y, Wang X, Wei Z, Liang D, Yue H, Yun Y, Li G, Sang N. Insights into the removal of polystyrene nanoplastics using the contaminated corncob-derived mesoporous biochar from mining area. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 433:128756. [PMID: 35358818 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Nanoplastic has become a prominent threat to the aquatic ecosystem, and the cost-effective technologies for controlling that are still insufficient. The aim of this study is to use contaminated corncobs collected in mining area to prepare functional mesoporous biochar (MBC) and to investigate its ability to remove polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) from water. The adsorption of PSNPs by MBC could be better described by the Sips isotherm and followed the second-order kinetics, with the theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of MBC for PSNPs was 56.02 mg·g-1. Then the PSNPs adsorbed on MBC could be hydrothermally degraded and the biochar could be simultaneously regenerated. The ability was affected by various factors, including oxygen-containing functional groups, metallic components, superoxide radicals and holes. The degradation products were dominated as low-molecule-weight oligomers and the main possible pathways involved scission, hydrolysis and radical reaction. The findings highlight the great potential of biochar prepared using contaminated biowaste in mining area to remove the nanoplastic pollutants in the aqueous environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Na Zhu
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Qian Yan
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Yupeng He
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Xingyang Wang
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Zhina Wei
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Dong Liang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, PR China
| | - Huifeng Yue
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Yang Yun
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Guangke Li
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China
| | - Nan Sang
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Trevisan R, Ranasinghe P, Jayasundara N, Di Giulio RT. Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environments: Impacts on Aquatic Species and Interactions with Environmental Factors and Pollutants. TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10060326. [PMID: 35736934 PMCID: PMC9230143 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10060326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Plastic production began in the early 1900s and it has transformed our way of life. Despite the many advantages of plastics, a massive amount of plastic waste is generated each year, threatening the environment and human health. Because of their pervasiveness and potential for health consequences, small plastic residues produced by the breakdown of larger particles have recently received considerable attention. Plastic particles at the nanometer scale (nanoplastics) are more easily absorbed, ingested, or inhaled and translocated to other tissues and organs than larger particles. Nanoplastics can also be transferred through the food web and between generations, have an influence on cellular function and physiology, and increase infections and disease susceptibility. This review will focus on current research on the toxicity of nanoplastics to aquatic species, taking into account their interactive effects with complex environmental mixtures and multiple stressors. It intends to summarize the cellular and molecular effects of nanoplastics on aquatic species; discuss the carrier effect of nanoplastics in the presence of single or complex environmental pollutants, pathogens, and weathering/aging processes; and include environmental stressors, such as temperature, salinity, pH, organic matter, and food availability, as factors influencing nanoplastic toxicity. Microplastics studies were also included in the discussion when the data with NPs were limited. Finally, this review will address knowledge gaps and critical questions in plastics’ ecotoxicity to contribute to future research in the field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rafael Trevisan
- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88037-000, Brazil
- Correspondence:
| | - Prabha Ranasinghe
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA; (P.R.); (N.J.); (R.T.D.G.)
| | - Nishad Jayasundara
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA; (P.R.); (N.J.); (R.T.D.G.)
| | - Richard T. Di Giulio
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA; (P.R.); (N.J.); (R.T.D.G.)
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Jiang Q, Chen X, Jiang H, Wang M, Zhang T, Zhang W. Effects of Acute Exposure to Polystyrene Nanoplastics on the Channel Catfish Larvae: Insights From Energy Metabolism and Transcriptomic Analysis. Front Physiol 2022; 13:923278. [PMID: 35721556 PMCID: PMC9198484 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.923278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Microplastics (nanoplastics) pollution has been a major ecological issue threatening global aquatic ecosystems. However, knowledge of the adverse effects of nanoplastics and the effects on freshwater ecosystems is still limited. To understand the impacts of nanoplastics on freshwater ecosystems, it is essential to reveal the physiological changes caused by nanoplastics in freshwater organisms, especially at their early life-history stages. In the present study, the larval channel catfish Ietalurus punetaus were exposed to gradient concentrations (0, 5, 10, 25, and 50 mg/L) of 75-nm polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) for 24 h or 48 h, and changes in contents of energy metabolites, metabolic enzyme activities and transcriptome were assessed. The results showed that glucose and triglyceride contents increased after 24 h of exposure to 10 or 25 mg/L of PS-NPs but decreased with increased concentrations or prolonged exposure duration. Activities of most metabolic enzymes analyzed decreased in the larvae after 48 h of exposure, especially in 25 or 50 mg/L of PS-NPs. These suggested that PS-NPs caused huge energy consumption and disturbed the energy metabolism in larval fish. Transcriptomic analysis showed that 48 h of exposure to 50 mg/L PS-NPs affected the expression of genes involved in protein digestion and induced response of proteasomes or heat shock proteins in the larval I. punetaus. The genes involved in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) pathway and biosynthesis of amino acids were activated after the exposure. PS-NPs also depressed the expression of the genes involved in gonad development or muscle contraction in the larval I. punetaus. Overall, acute exposure to 75-nm PS-NPs disrupted the energy metabolism by consuming the energy reserves, and affected a series of molecular pathways which may further affect the development and survival of fish. This study provided the information about adverse effects of nanoplastics on the fish larvae and revealed the molecular pathways for the potential adverse outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qichen Jiang
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
| | - Xiaohui Chen
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
| | - Hucheng Jiang
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
| | - Minghua Wang
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
| | - Tongqing Zhang
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
| | - Wenyi Zhang
- Institute of Animal Genetic Resource, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Wenyi Zhang,
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Zhang C, Chen J, Ma S, Sun Z, Wang Z. Microplastics May Be a Significant Cause of Male Infertility. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221096549. [PMID: 35608037 PMCID: PMC9134445 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221096549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to the problematic degradation properties of plastics, the decomposition of plastic results in the formation of numerous microplastics (MPs), less than 5 mm in diameter. These MPs enter the soil and the ocean, eventually passing through the air, water, or food chain back to the human body and harming human health. In the last 80 years, male semen analysis parameters have shown a significant decline for unknown reasons, speculated to be caused by pollutants. No studies examined the relationship between human MP exposure and male infertility. In this article, we reviewed the relevant animal experimental research literature in recent years and calculated that the minimum human equivalent dose of MPs leading to abnormal male semen quality is 0.016 mg/kg/d. The literature comparison found that MP exposure in Japan and South Korea was close to this value. These results suggest that MPs can affect male semen quality and that MPs may significantly impact male fertility.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chenming Zhang
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
| | - Jianshe Chen
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
| | - Sicheng Ma
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
| | - Zixue Sun
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
| | - Zulong Wang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan
University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Han Y, Lian F, Xiao Z, Gu S, Cao X, Wang Z, Xing B. Potential toxicity of nanoplastics to fish and aquatic invertebrates: Current understanding, mechanistic interpretation, and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 427:127870. [PMID: 34848066 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NPs) are widely detected in aquatic ecosystems and attracting considerable attention. Although ecotoxicological impacts of NPs on aquatic biota are increasingly identified, the extent and magnitude of these detrimental effects on fish and aquatic invertebrates still lack systematic quantification and mechanistic interpretation. Here, the toxicity, influencing factors, and related mechanisms of NPs to fish and aquatic invertebrates are critically reviewed and summarized based on a total of 634 biological endpoints through a meta-analysis, where five vital response categories including growth, consumption, reproduction, survival, and behavior were emphasized to elucidate the negative impacts of NPs to fish and aquatic invertebrates from physiological to molecular levels. Our results revealed that NPs significantly decreased the survival, behavior, and reproduction of fish and/or aquatic invertebrates by 56.1%, 24.2%, and 36.0%, respectively. NPs exposure increased the oxidative stress and oxidative damage by 72.0% and 9.6%, respectively; while significantly decreased antioxidant prevention system and neurotransmission by 24.4% and 15.9%, respectively. Also, the effects of particle size, functional group, and concentration range of NPs on the physiological and biochemical reactions in the living organisms were discussed. This information is helpful to more accurately understanding the underlying toxic mechanisms of NPs to aquatic biota and guiding future studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yaru Han
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Fei Lian
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China.
| | - Zhenggao Xiao
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Shiguo Gu
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Xuesong Cao
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Zhenyu Wang
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
| | - Baoshan Xing
- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, United States
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Tallec K, Huvet A, Yeuc'h V, Le Goïc N, Paul-Pont I. Chemical effects of different types of rubber-based products on early life stages of Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 427:127883. [PMID: 34863561 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Rubber products and debris with specific chemical signatures can release their constitutive compounds into the surrounding environment. We investigated the chemical toxicity of different types of new and used rubber products (tires, crumb rubber granulates, aquaculture rubber bands) on early life stages of a model marine organism, Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. Leachates obtained from used products were generally less toxic than those from new ones. Leachates from new products induced embryotoxicity at different concentrations: oyster-farming rubber bands (lowest observed effect concentration, LOEC = 1 g L-1) and crumb rubber granulates (LOEC = 1 g L-1) > tires (LOEC = 10 g L-1). Moreover, new oyster-farming rubber bands induced spermiotoxicity at 10 g L-1 (-29% survival) resulting in decreased oyster reproductive output (-17% fertilization yield). Targeted chemical analyses revealed some compounds (2 mineral contaminants, 15 PAHs, 2 PCBs) in leachates, which may have played a role. Rubber used in marine aquaculture (rubber bands) or present at sea as waste (tire, crumb rubber granulates) therefore release hazardous chemical molecules under realistic conditions, which may affect oyster development. Aquaculture development work is necessary to improve practices for eco-safety, as efforts to limit the contamination of marine environments by terrestrial rubber debris.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kevin Tallec
- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France.
| | - Arnaud Huvet
- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France
| | - Valérie Yeuc'h
- LABOCEA, 120 avenue de Rochon, CS10052, 29280 Plouzané, France
| | - Nelly Le Goïc
- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France
| | - Ika Paul-Pont
- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France.
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Marangoni LFB, Beraud E, Ferrier-Pagès C. Polystyrene nanoplastics impair the photosynthetic capacities of Symbiodiniaceae and promote coral bleaching. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 815:152136. [PMID: 34921886 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Reef-building corals are increasingly threatened by global and regional stresses, which affect the stability of the coral-Symbiodiniaceae association. Among them, plastic pollution has been an ongoing and growing concern. Whereas several studies have highlighted the detrimental impact of microplastics (0.1 μm-5 mm) on corals and their symbiotic dinoflagellate algae, the physiological changes induced by nanoplastic (NP, <0.1 μm) pollution are still poorly known. Long-term experiments (4 weeks) were conducted to investigate the effects of ecologically relevant NP concentrations (0 to 0.5 mg/L of 20 nm polystyrene NPs) on two Symbiodiniaceae in culture [CCMP2467 or Clade A1 and pd44b or Clade F1]. The effects of 0.5 mg/L NPs were also evaluated on Clade A1 living in symbiosis with the coral Stylophora pistillata, to assess the in hospite effects of NPs on coral symbionts. The photosynthetic efficiency of photosystem II, the oxidative status of the Symbiodiniaceae and the coral host, as well as the host-symbiont stability were evaluated at the end of the experiment. Symbiodiniaceae in culture exhibited a significant decrease in the maximal electron transport rate (ETRmax) at NP concentrations as low as 0.005 mg/L, highlighting an impairment of the photosynthetic capacities of the dinoflagellates in presence of nanoplastics. Also, Clade A1 exhibited a significant decrease in its Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) and an increase in Lipid Peroxidation (LPO), which evidence oxidative stress and cellular damage. Interestingly, Clade A1 in hospite did not show any signs of oxidative stress, however, the coral host exhibited increased TAC and LPO. Additionally, exposure of S. pistillata to 0.5 mg/L NPs induced significant bleaching (loss of symbionts and photosynthetic pigments). Overall, NPs were detrimental for both the Symbiodiniaceae in culture and the host-symbiont association. In the future, the persistence of reef corals may be severely impacted by the cumulative effects of nanoplastic pollution along with global warming.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laura F B Marangoni
- Centre Scientifique de Monaco, Coral Ecophysiology Team, 8 Quai Antoine 1er, MC-98000, Monaco; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Ciudad de Panamá, 0843-03092, Panama.
| | - Eric Beraud
- Centre Scientifique de Monaco, Coral Ecophysiology Team, 8 Quai Antoine 1er, MC-98000, Monaco
| | - Christine Ferrier-Pagès
- Centre Scientifique de Monaco, Coral Ecophysiology Team, 8 Quai Antoine 1er, MC-98000, Monaco
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Singh S, Kumar Naik TSS, Anil AG, Dhiman J, Kumar V, Dhanjal DS, Aguilar-Marcelino L, Singh J, Ramamurthy PC. Micro (nano) plastics in wastewater: A critical review on toxicity risk assessment, behaviour, environmental impact and challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133169. [PMID: 34890615 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
With millions of tonnes of plastic pollution generated every year, small-sized plastic particles, including micro- and nanoplastics, end up in freshwater systems. Due to the very small size and very large specific surface area of nanoplastics, they are known to be persistent and toxic in our environment. These particles are also known to react with other water-borne contaminants and cause acute toxicity in organisms. Nanoplastics are prone to biomagnification and can be transported to humans through various pathways. This study aims to contribute towards understanding the behaviour of nanoplastics in our environment, specifically through identification of various sources, detection techniques, toxicity estimation, health risk in humans, environmental fate, recovery and reuse, and future challenges and limitations. Detailed review on the toxic effects of nanoplastics on various organisms and their degradation rates in soil and water matrices are provided. The suitability of small- and large-scale separation techniques for the removal of nanoplastics in wastewater treatment plants is also discussed. Current challenges and future perspectives in understanding the fate and transport of nanoplastics in the environment are also discussed. Research gaps, including the development of quantification techniques, estimation of degradation mechanisms, transport in marine ecosystems, and development of sensors to examine nanoplastics in the environment, are explored. Finally, we can limit the release of nanoplastics to the environment through reduction, reuse and recycling (3 Rs) of bulk plastic products.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Simranjeet Singh
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 56001, India
| | - T S Sunil Kumar Naik
- Department of Material Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 56001, India
| | - Amith G Anil
- Department of Material Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 56001, India
| | - Jaskaran Dhiman
- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
| | - Vijay Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi, UP, India
| | - Daljeet Singh Dhanjal
- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144111, India
| | - Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino
- Centro Nacional de Investigación Disciplinaria en Salud Animal e Inocuidad, INIFAP, Jiutepec, Morelos, C.P. 62550, Mexico
| | - Joginder Singh
- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144111, India.
| | - Praveen C Ramamurthy
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 56001, India.
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Martin LMA, Gan N, Wang E, Merrill M, Xu W. Materials, surfaces, and interfacial phenomena in nanoplastics toxicology research. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 292:118442. [PMID: 34748888 PMCID: PMC8823333 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
In response to the growing worldwide plastic pollution problem, the field of nanoplastics research is attempting to determine the risk of exposure to nanoparticles amidst their ever-increasing presence in the environment. Since little is known about the attributes of environmental nanoplastics (concentration, composition, morphology, and size) due to fundamental limitations in detection and quantification of smaller plastic particles, researchers often improvise by engineering nanoplastic particles with various surface modifications as models for laboratory toxicological testing. Polystyrene and other commercially available or easily synthesized polymer materials functionalized with surfactants or fluorophores are typically used for these studies. How surfactants, additives, fluorophores, the addition of surface functional groups for conjugation, or other changes to surface attributes alter toxicological profiles remains unclear. Additionally, the limited polymers used in laboratory models do not mimic the vast range of polymer types comprising environmental pollutants. Nanomaterials are tricky materials to investigate due to their high surface area, high surface energies, and their propensity to interact with molecules, proteins, and biological probes. These unique properties can often invalidate common laboratory assays. Extreme care must be taken to ensure that results are not artefactual. We have gathered zeta potential values for various polystyrene nanoparticles with different functionalization, in different solvents, from the reported literature. We also discuss the effects of surface engineering and solvent properties on interparticle interactions, agglomeration, particle-protein interactions, corona formation, nano-bio interfaces, and contemplate how these parameters might confound results. Various toxicological exemplars are critically reviewed, and the relevance and shortfalls of the most popular models used in nanoplastics toxicity studies published in the current literature are considered.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Leisha M A Martin
- Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
| | - Nin Gan
- Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
| | - Erica Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
| | - Mackenzie Merrill
- Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
| | - Wei Xu
- Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, United States.
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Zhang Y, Su X, Tam NF, Lao X, Zhong M, Wu Q, Lei H, Chen Z, Li Z, Fu J. An insight into aggregation kinetics of polystyrene nanoplastics interaction with metal cations. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
|
41
|
Gonçalves JM, Sousa VS, Teixeira MR, Bebianno MJ. Chronic toxicity of polystyrene nanoparticles in the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132356. [PMID: 34600009 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NP) (1-100 nm) are a growing global concern, and their adverse effects in marine organisms are still scarce. This study evaluated the effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (10 μg/L; 50 nm nPS) in the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis after a 21 - day exposure. The hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential of nPS were analysed, over time, in seawater and ultrapure water. A multibiomarker approach (genotoxicity (the comet assay) was assessed in mussel haemocytes, and the antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx)), biotransformation enzyme (glutathione - S - transferase (GST)), and oxidative damage (LPO)) was assessed in gills and digestive glands to evaluate the toxicity of nPS towards mussels. In seawater, aggregation of nPS is favoured and consequently the hydrodynamic diameter increases. Genotoxicity was highly noticeable in mussels exposed to nPS, presenting a higher % tail DNA when compared to controls. Antioxidant enzymes are overwhelmed after nPS exposure, leading to oxidative damage in both tissues. Results showed that mussel tissues are incapable of dealing with the effects that this emerging stressor pursues towards the organism. The Integrated Biomarker Response index, used to summarise the biomarkers analysed into one index, shows that nPS toxicity towards mussels are both tissue and time dependent, being that gills are the tissue most compromised.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joanna M Gonçalves
- CIMA - Centre for Marine and Environmental Research, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal
| | - Vânia Serrão Sousa
- CENSE, Centre for Environmental and Sustainability Research, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Bldg 7, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
| | - Margarida Ribau Teixeira
- CENSE, Centre for Environmental and Sustainability Research, University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Bldg 7, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
| | - Maria João Bebianno
- CIMA - Centre for Marine and Environmental Research, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8000-139, Faro, Portugal.
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Auguste M, Balbi T, Miglioli A, Alberti S, Prandi S, Narizzano R, Salis A, Damonte G, Canesi L. Comparison of Different Commercial Nanopolystyrenes: Behavior in Exposure Media, Effects on Immune Function and Early Larval Development in the Model Bivalve Mytilus galloprovincialis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3291. [PMID: 34947640 PMCID: PMC8705110 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
In the absence of standard methods for the detection/quantification of nanoplastics (NPs) in environmental samples, commercial nanopolymers are utilized as proxies for toxicity testing and environmental risk assessment. In marine species, a considerable amount of data are now available on the effects of nanopolystyrene (PS-NPs) of different size/surface characteristics. In this work, amino modified PS-NPs (PS-NH2) (50 and 100 nm), purchased from two different companies, were compared in terms of behavior in exposure media and of biological responses, from molecular to organism level, in the model marine bivalve Mytilus. Different PS-NH2 showed distinct agglomeration and surface charge in artificial sea water (ASW) and hemolymph serum (HS). Differences in behavior were largely reflected by the effects on immune function in vitro and in vivo and on early larval development. Stronger effects were generally observed with PS-NH2 of smaller size, showing less agglomeration and higher positive charge in exposure media. Specific molecular interactions with HS components were investigated by the isolation and characterization of the NP-corona proteins. Data obtained in larvae demonstrate interference with the molecular mechanisms of shell biogenesis. Overall, different PS-NH2 can affect the key physiological functions of mussels at environmental concentrations (10 µg/L). However, detailed information on the commercial NPs utilized is required to compare their biological effects among laboratory experiments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Manon Auguste
- Department of Environmental, Earth, and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy; (T.B.); (A.M.); (L.C.)
| | - Teresa Balbi
- Department of Environmental, Earth, and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy; (T.B.); (A.M.); (L.C.)
| | - Angelica Miglioli
- Department of Environmental, Earth, and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy; (T.B.); (A.M.); (L.C.)
| | - Stefano Alberti
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry (DICCI), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy;
| | - Sonja Prandi
- Department Regional Laboratory, Sector Organic Chemistry and Physical Analysis, ARPAL, 16149 Genoa, Italy; (S.P.); (R.N.)
| | - Riccardo Narizzano
- Department Regional Laboratory, Sector Organic Chemistry and Physical Analysis, ARPAL, 16149 Genoa, Italy; (S.P.); (R.N.)
| | - Annalisa Salis
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy; (A.S.); (G.D.)
| | - Gianluca Damonte
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy; (A.S.); (G.D.)
| | - Laura Canesi
- Department of Environmental, Earth, and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, 16136 Genoa, Italy; (T.B.); (A.M.); (L.C.)
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Polystyrene nanoplastics and microplastics can act as Trojan horse carriers of benzo(a)pyrene to mussel hemocytes in vitro. Sci Rep 2021; 11:22396. [PMID: 34789853 PMCID: PMC8599475 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01938-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
In this work we studied the ability of polystyrene (PS) nanoplastics (NPs) and microplastics (MPs) to transfer benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) to mussel hemocytes and to produce toxic effects in vitro. For this, intracellular fate and toxicity of PS NPs (0.05 μm) and MPs (0.5 and 4.5 μm) alone or with BaP and of BaP alone were assessed. Particles of 0.05 and 0.5 µm largely aggregated in the exposure medium whereas presence of BaP reduced particle aggregation. Cells internalized PS NPs and MPs alone or with BaP and these were found inside and outside lysosomes, depending on their size. PS particles alone or with BaP were cytotoxic to hemocytes only at the highest concentrations tested. The same was true for most sublethal endpoints except for increased phagocytic activity provoked by NPs and 0.5 μm MPs at lower concentrations. Plastic particles appeared to be the main drivers for reduced plasma membrane integrity and increased phagocytic and lysosomal activities whereas BaP appeared to contribute more to reduced cell viability and phagocytosis and increased ROS production and genotoxicity. Overall, PS NPs and MPs can act as carriers of BaP to mussel hemocytes, rising concerns about risks plastics associated to pollutants may pose to aquatic organisms.
Collapse
|
44
|
Effects of Nanoplastics on the Dinoflagellate Amphidinium carterae Hulburt from the Perspectives of Algal Growth, Oxidative Stress and Hemolysin Production. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11102471. [PMID: 34684912 PMCID: PMC8541305 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Recently, the effects of nanoplastics (NPs) on aquatic organisms have attracted much attention; however, research on the toxicity of NPs to microalgae has been insufficient. In the present study, the effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (nano-PS, 50 nm) on growth inhibition, chlorophyll content, oxidative stress, and algal toxin production of the marine toxigenic dinoflagellate Amphidinium carterae Hulburt were investigated. Chlorophyll synthesis was promoted by nano-PS on day 2 but was inhibited on day 4; high concentrations of nano-PS (≥50 mg/L) significantly inhibited the growth of A. carterae. Moreover, despite the combined effect of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH), high reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were still induced by nano-PS (≥50 mg/L), indicating severe lipid peroxidation. In addition, the contents of extracellular and intracellular hemolytic toxins in nano-PS groups were significantly higher than those in control groups on days 2 and 8, except that those of extracellular hemolytic toxins in the 100 mg/L nano-PS group decreased on day 8 because of severe adsorption of hemolytic toxins to the nano-PS. Hence, the effects of nano-PS on A. carterae are closely linked to nano-PS concentration and surface properties and exposure time. These findings provide a deep understanding of the complex effects of NPs on toxigenic microalgae and present valuable data for assessing their environmental risks.
Collapse
|
45
|
Machado AJT, Mataribu B, Serrão C, da Silva Silvestre L, Farias DF, Bergami E, Corsi I, Marques-Santos LF. Single and combined toxicity of amino-functionalized polystyrene nanoparticles with potassium dichromate and copper sulfate on brine shrimp Artemia franciscana larvae. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:45317-45334. [PMID: 33860426 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13907-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
The increasing use and disposal of plastics has become a persistent problem in the marine environment, calling for studies that refer to realistic scenarios to understand their effects on biota. Particularly, the understanding about the effects of co-exposure with nanoplastic particles and metals on aquatic organisms is still limited. The present work aimed to investigate the acute toxicity of amino-functionalized polystyrene nanoparticles (PS-NH2; 50 nm) as proxy for nanoplastics on brine shrimp Artemia franciscana larvae under different culture conditions and at different stages of development, as well as the combined effect with two reference toxicants - potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) and copper sulfate (CuSO4). Nauplii (instar II or III larval stages) were exposed to different concentrations of PS-NH2 (0.005 to 5 μg mL-1) for up to 48 h, with or without agitation in order to mimic a more realistic environmental scenario. Larval mobility and PS-NH2 accumulation were monitored under microscopy. PS-NH2 alone showed toxicity only at the highest concentration tested (5 μg mL-1) regardless the incubation method used (61.2 + 3.1% and 65.0 + 4.5% with and without agitation, respectively). Moreover, instar III stage was the most sensitive to PS-NH2 exposure (38.2% immobility in 24 h of exposure; 5 μg mL-1). Evidence of PS-NH2 retention in the gastrointestinal tract in a concentration- and time-dependent manner was also obtained. Mixtures of PS-NH2 (0.005 and 5 μg mL-1) with different concentrations of K2Cr2O7 increased the immobilization rate of the larvae after 48 h of exposure, when compared to the K2Cr2O7 alone. Similar results were observed for CuSO4 in the co-exposure conditions at different concentrations. However, exposing nauplii to a mixture of PS-NH2 (0.005 μg mL-1) and CuSO4 decreased immobilization rate, in comparison to the group exposed to CuSO4 alone. The present work highlights the potential risk posed by nanoplastics to zooplanktonic species through their interaction with other toxicants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Antonio Júdson Targino Machado
- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e do Desenvolvimento (LABID), Departamento de Biologia Molecular (DBM), Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus I), Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, CEP, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil
- Programa de Ecologia e Monitoramento Ambiental (PPGEMA), Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus IV), Rio Tinto, Paraíba, Brazil
| | - Bianca Mataribu
- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e do Desenvolvimento (LABID), Departamento de Biologia Molecular (DBM), Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus I), Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, CEP, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil
| | - Catarina Serrão
- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e do Desenvolvimento (LABID), Departamento de Biologia Molecular (DBM), Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus I), Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, CEP, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil
| | - Leanderson da Silva Silvestre
- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e do Desenvolvimento (LABID), Departamento de Biologia Molecular (DBM), Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus I), Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, CEP, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil
| | - Davi Felipe Farias
- Laboratório de Avaliação de Risco de Novas Tecnologias (LabRisco), Departamento de Biologia Molecular (DBM), Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus I), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
| | - Elisa Bergami
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences-DSFTA, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
| | - Ilaria Corsi
- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences-DSFTA, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
| | - Luis Fernando Marques-Santos
- Laboratório de Biologia Celular e do Desenvolvimento (LABID), Departamento de Biologia Molecular (DBM), Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus I), Cidade Universitária s/n, Castelo Branco, CEP, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil.
- Programa de Ecologia e Monitoramento Ambiental (PPGEMA), Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB, Campus IV), Rio Tinto, Paraíba, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Kokalj AJ, Hartmann NB, Drobne D, Potthoff A, Kühnel D. Quality of nanoplastics and microplastics ecotoxicity studies: Refining quality criteria for nanomaterial studies. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125751. [PMID: 34088206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
It is becoming increasingly important to develop assessment criteria for the quality of nanoplastics studies. This study is an attempt to establish such criteria based on those developed for engineered nanomaterials, the GUIDEnano and DaNa criteria being two representatives. These criteria were applied to studies on polystyrene nanoparticles (PS NPs), which currently represent the majority of studies on nanoplastics. We compiled a list of existing nanomaterial-related criteria that are not fully relevant to PS NPs and propose additional nanoplastic-specific criteria targeting polymer chemical composition, source, production and field collection, impurities/chemical additives, density, hydrophobicity, colour, and chemical leaching. For each criterion, scientific justification is provided. We conclude that the existing study quality assessments originally developed for nano(eco)toxicity studies can, through refinements, be applied to those dealing with nanoplastics studies, with a further outlook on microplastics. The final quality criteria catalogue presented here is intended as a starting point for further elaborations considering different purposes of an assessment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anita Jemec Kokalj
- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty, Department of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
| | - Nanna B Hartmann
- Department of Environment Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
| | - Damjana Drobne
- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty, Department of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - Annegret Potthoff
- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems, Winterbergstrasse 28, D-01277 Dresden, Germany
| | - Dana Kühnel
- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Dept. Bioanalytical Ecotoxicology, Permoserstrasse 15, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Junaid M, Wang J. Interaction of nanoplastics with extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in the aquatic environment: A special reference to eco-corona formation and associated impacts. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 201:117319. [PMID: 34130084 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NPs) are plastic particles with sizes ranging between 1 and 1000 nm, exhibiting exceptional qualities such as large surface area, lightweight, durability; therefore, are widely used in cosmetics, paints, electronics, etc. NPs are inevitability released into the aquatic environment where they tend to interact with both, the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and other fractions of natural organic matter (NOM), respectively secreted by organisms (e.g., DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates) and degradation byproducts of organic materials (e.g., humic acid and fulvic acid) fluxed into the water bodies. These biomolecules robustly encapsulate NPs to develop an eco-corona layer that alters not only the physicochemical properties but also the fate, bioreactivity, and ecological impacts of NPs. Therefore, this review summarized the documented studies highlighting the eco-corona formation on NPs and associated ecological implications in the aquatic environment. After presenting the precise background information on the occurrence of NPs and EPS in the aquatic environment, we demonstrated the basic difference between eco-corona and bio-corona formation. The reviewed studies showed that the eco-corona formed on NPs have varying sizes and composition, mainly depending on the properties of parent biomolecules, characteristics of NPs, and physicochemical parameters of the aquatic environment. Further, the potential methods for characterization and quantification of eco-corona and its composition have been also highlighted. Moreover, the ecological implications (both toxic and non-toxic) of eco-corona formation on NPs in marine and freshwater environments have been also summarized. Last but not the least, challenges and future research directions are also given, e.g., conducting field studies on eco-corona formation in the aquatic environment, optimizing methods for its characterization and quantification, and considering eco-corona concept in the future toxicity studies on NPs. Finally, understanding eco-corona formation will be critical to unveil the complex NP interactions occurring in natural aquatic systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad Junaid
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, China
| | - Jun Wang
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510641, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Thomas PJ, Perono G, Tommasi F, Pagano G, Oral R, Burić P, Kovačić I, Toscanesi M, Trifuoggi M, Lyons DM. Resolving the effects of environmental micro- and nanoplastics exposure in biota: A knowledge gap analysis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 780:146534. [PMID: 34030291 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
The pervasive spread of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) has raised significant concerns on their toxicity in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. These polymer-based materials have implications for plants, wildlife and human health, threatening food chain integrity and ultimate ecosystem resilience. An extensive - and growing - body of literature is available on MP- and NP-associated effects, including in a number of aquatic biota, with as yet limited reports in terrestrial environments. Effects range from no detectable, or very low level, biological effects to more severe outcomes such as (but not limited to) increased mortality rates, altered immune and inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, genetic damage and dysmetabolic changes. A well-established exposure route to MPs and NPs involves ingestion with subsequent incorporation into tissues. MP and NP exposures have also been found to lead to genetic damage, including effects related to mitotic anomalies, or to transmissible damage from sperm cells to their offspring, especially in echinoderms. Effects on the proteome, transcriptome and metabolome warrant ad hoc investigations as these integrated "omics" workflows could provide greater insight into molecular pathways of effect. Given their different physical structures, chemical identity and presumably different modes of action, exposure to different types of MPs and NPs may result in different biological effects in biota, thus comparative investigations of different MPs and NPs are required to ascertain the respective effects. Furthermore, research on MP and NP should also consider their ability to act as vectors for other toxicants, and possible outcomes of exposure may even include effects at the community level, thus requiring investigations in mesocosm models.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Philippe J Thomas
- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Science & Technology Branch, National Wildlife Research Center - Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3, Canada
| | - Genevieve Perono
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada
| | - Franca Tommasi
- "Aldo Moro" Bari University, Department of Biology, I-70125 Bari, Italy
| | | | - Rahime Oral
- Ege University, Faculty of Fisheries, TR-35100 Bornova, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Petra Burić
- Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, HR-52100 Pula, Croatia
| | - Ines Kovačić
- Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, HR-52100 Pula, Croatia
| | | | | | - Daniel M Lyons
- Center for Marine Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, HR-52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
González-Fernández C, Díaz Baños FG, Esteban MÁ, Cuesta A. Functionalized Nanoplastics (NPs) Increase the Toxicity of Metals in Fish Cell Lines. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22137141. [PMID: 34281191 PMCID: PMC8268098 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22137141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanoplastics (NPs) are one of the most abundant environment-threatening nanomaterials on the market. The objective of this study was to determine in vitro if functionalized NPs are cytotoxic by themselves or increase the toxicity of metals. For that, we used 50 nm polystyrene nanoparticles with distinct surface functionalization (pristine, PS-Plain; carboxylic, PS-COOH; and amino PS-NH2) alone or combined with the metals arsenic (As) and methylmercury (MeHg), which possess an environmental risk to marine life. As test model, we chose a brain-derived cell line (SaB-1) from gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata), one of the most commercial fish species in the Mediterranean. First, only the PS-NH2 NPs were toxic to SaB-1 cells. NPs seem to be internalized into the cells but they showed little alteration in the transcription of genes related to oxidative stress (nrf2, cat, gr, gsta), cellular protection against metals (mta) or apoptosis (bcl2, bax). However, NPs, mainly PS-COOH and PS-NH2, significantly increased the toxicity of both metals. Since the coexistence of NPs and other pollutants in the aquatic environment is inevitable, our results reveal that the combined effect of NPs with the rest of pollutants deserves more attention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Carmen González-Fernández
- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.G.-F.); (M.Á.E.)
| | - Francisco Guillermo Díaz Baños
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain;
| | - María Ángeles Esteban
- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.G.-F.); (M.Á.E.)
| | - Alberto Cuesta
- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, Regional Campus of International Excellence “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.G.-F.); (M.Á.E.)
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Qian J, He X, Wang P, Xu B, Li K, Lu B, Jin W, Tang S. Effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on extracellular polymeric substance composition of activated sludge: The role of surface functional groups. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 279:116904. [PMID: 33765504 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Here we investigated the acute effects (12 h exposure) of three polystyrene nanoplastics (PS NPs, including PS, PS-COOH and PS-NH2) on extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) composition of activated sludge. Three PS NPs exhibited the significant inhibition in total EPS and protein (PRO) production. The functional groups involved in the interactions between PS NPs and EPS were C-(C, H), and those between PS-NH2 NPs and EPS were CO and O-C-O. In addition, the dewaterability of activated sludge were optimized by three PS NPs, especially PS-NH2 NPs. Three PS NPs caused nonnegligible cellular oxidative stress and cell membrane damage in activated sludge (PS NPs exposure concentration: 100 mg/L). Among them, the cell membrane damage caused by PS-NH2 was the most significant. Overall, the degree of influence on EPS and cytotoxicity of activated sludge varies with the surface functional groups of PS NPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jin Qian
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China.
| | - Xixian He
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
| | - Peifang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
| | - Bin Xu
- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, No.8 Jiangwangmiao Street, Nanjing, 210042, China
| | - Kun Li
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
| | - Bianhe Lu
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
| | - Wen Jin
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
| | - Sijing Tang
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|