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9 resultsShowing papers from Henan University of Urban Construction
ClearEffects of polyethylene, polylactic acid, and tire particles on the sediment microbiome and metabolome at high and low temperatures
This study examined how three common types of microplastics (polyethylene, polylactic acid, and tire particles) affect bacteria and chemical processes in wetland sediment at different temperatures. The microplastics changed the types and diversity of bacteria in the sediment and altered chemical activity, with the effects varying depending on temperature. These findings matter because changes to sediment microbes can disrupt wetland ecosystems that help filter water before it reaches communities.
Adsorption behavior and mechanism of tetracycline on microplastics subjected to peroxymonosulfate and alkaline aging
Effects of microplastics on the plant-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal symbiotic system: type, size, and concentration
This review examines how different types, sizes, and concentrations of microplastics affect the symbiotic relationship between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in soil. The study found that low microplastic concentrations may stimulate fungal colonization, while higher levels generally inhibit it, and that biodegradable microplastics and nanoplastics tend to have stronger effects on the plant-fungal system than conventional microplastics.
Interactive effects of drought and microplastic particle size on soil bacterial community structure
Scientists found that tiny plastic particles in soil become more harmful to the beneficial bacteria that keep soil healthy when combined with drought conditions. The smallest plastic particles caused the most damage, reducing the diversity of helpful soil bacteria by up to 29% during dry conditions. This matters because healthy soil bacteria are essential for growing nutritious food, and climate change is making both plastic pollution and droughts more common worldwide.
Temperature-dependent effects of microplastics on sediment bacteriome and metabolome
Researchers investigated how different types of microplastics, including polyethylene, polylactic acid, and tire particles, affect sediment microbial communities and metabolic processes at different temperatures. The study found that temperature strongly influences certain enzyme activities while microplastic type affects others, with tire particles in particular significantly altering microbial community composition and metabolic pathways in wetland sediments.
Polyethylene Microplastic Particles Alter the Nature, Bacterial Community and Metabolite Profile of Reed Rhizosphere Soils
Researchers found that polyethylene microplastic particles alter the bacterial community composition, soil environmental factors, and metabolite profiles of reed rhizosphere soils, with effects increasing at higher microplastic concentrations and showing distinct interactions with reed biomass.