Effects of micro (nano) plastics on soil nutrient cycling: state of the knowledge

M Salam, H Zheng, Y Liu, A Zaib, SAU Rehman… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The ecological impacts of micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) have attracted attention worldwide
because of their global occurrence, persistence, and environmental risks. Increasing …

Effects of micro/nanoplastics on microorganisms and plants in constructed wetlands during the nitrogen removal process: a review

G Yu, D Zheng, W Wang, Y Long, J Chen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the ecosystem has
received widespread attention, with research showing that their impact differs from that of …

Effects of microplastics on cadmium accumulation by rice and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities in cadmium-contaminated soil

Y Liu, W Cui, W Li, S Xu, Y Sun, G Xu… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Both microplastics (MPs) and cadmium (Cd) are common contaminants in soil-rice systems,
but their combined effects remain unknown. Thereby, we explored the effects of three MPs …

Effects of microplastics and nitrogen deposition on soil multifunctionality, particularly C and N cycling

S Zhang, L Pei, Y Zhao, J Shan, X Zheng, G Xu… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Both nitrogen deposition (ND) and microplastics (MPs) pose global change challenges. The
effects of MPs co-existing with ND on ecosystem functions are still largely unknown. Herein …

Response of peanut plant and soil N-fixing bacterial communities to conventional and biodegradable microplastics

Q Wang, X Feng, Y Liu, W Li, W Cui, Y Sun… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) occur and distribute widely in agroecosystems, posing a potential threat
to soil− plant systems. However, little is known about their effects on legumes and N-fixing …

Microplastics reduce nitrogen uptake in peanut plants by damaging root cells and impairing soil nitrogen cycling

Y Liu, F Xu, L Ding, G Zhang, B Bai, Y Han… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) pollution severely impairs the sustainable development of modern
agriculture. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of MP contaminants on nutrient …

Removal of micro/nanoplastics in constructed wetland: Efficiency, limitations and perspectives

S Liu, Y Zhao, T Li, T Hu, K Zheng, M Shen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The persistent presence of microplastics in freshwater environments has posed a threat to
the ecological environment and human health. How to remove microplastics from aquatic …

Diversity, abundance and distribution characteristics of potential polyethylene and polypropylene microplastic degradation bacterial communities in the urban river

L Niu, Y Chen, Y Li, Y Wang, J Shen, L Wang, W Zhang… - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon chain microplastics, polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene (PP) are the main types
of refractory organics. Compared to heterochain microplastics, PE/PP degrading bacterial …

Microplastics distribution characteristics in typical inflow rivers of Taihu lake: linking to nitrous oxide emission and microbial analysis

L Li, F Li, M Deng, C Wu, X Zhao, K Song, F Wu - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The microplastics in nature water are important for the environmental fate of nitrous oxide (N
2 O). This study investigated the influence and microbial mechanism of microplastic …

Microplastics stimulated nitrous oxide emissions primarily through denitrification: A meta-analysis

P Su, C Gao, X Zhang, D Zhang, X Liu, T **ang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics can profoundly alter nitrogen cycling. However, it remains poorly understood
how microplastics impact soil nitrogen processes and generate N 2 O. A meta-analysis was …