Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review
Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles less than five millimeters in size. Microplastic pollution poses a serious threat to ecosystems, affecting both biotic and abiotic components. Current techniques used to eliminate microplastics include recycling, landfilling, incineration, and biodegra...
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| author | Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack Elwy A. Ashour Fatemah AlMalki Asmaa F. Khafaga Mahmoud Moustafa Mohammed O. Alshaharni Islam M. Youssef Ahmed A. Elolimy Sylwester Świątkiewicz |
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| description | Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles less than five millimeters in size. Microplastic pollution poses a serious threat to ecosystems, affecting both biotic and abiotic components. Current techniques used to eliminate microplastics include recycling, landfilling, incineration, and biodegradation. Microplastics have been detected in various animal species, including poultry, fish, mammals, and invertebrates, indicating widespread exposure and potential bioaccumulation. In the Middle East, MPs contamination was discovered in chicken purchased from food shops, chain supermarkets, and open markets. The contamination levels ranged from 0.03±0.04 to 1.19±0.72 particles per gram of chicken meat. In poultry, microplastics negatively affect production and harm vital organs such as the kidneys, spleen, and lungs. In humans, exposure to microplastics can lead to inflammation, immune responses, metabolic disturbances, DNA damage, neurological damage, and even cancer upon contact with mucosal membranes or absorption into the body. Several studies have explored the use of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, to degrade microplastics, offering an economical and environmentally friendly solution. Different polymers were cultured with strains of Bacillus spp. (SB-14 and SC-9) and Streptococcus spp. (SC-56) for a duration of 40 days. Degradation rates for LDPE were 11.8 %, 4.8 %, and 9.8 %. The rates of deterioration for HDPE were 11.7 %, 3.8 %, and 13.7 %. Rates for polyester beads were 17.3 %, 9.4 %, and 5.8 %. This review focuses on the effects of microorganisms in removing microplastic pollution, the detrimental impact of microplastics on poultry production, and the connection between microplastic pollution and human health. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b101fe4359b141eb932199f7fc9f42662025-01-22T05:40:10ZengElsevierPoultry Science0032-57912025-01-011041104456Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A reviewMohamed E. Abd El-Hack0Elwy A. Ashour1Fatemah AlMalki2Asmaa F. Khafaga3Mahmoud Moustafa4Mohammed O. Alshaharni5Islam M. Youssef6Ahmed A. Elolimy7Sylwester Świątkiewicz8Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, EgyptPoultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, EgyptBiology Department, College of Science and Humanities- Al Quwaiiyah, Shaqra Universit, Al Quwaiiyah 19257, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, EgyptDepartment of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAnimal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Dokki, Giza 12618, EgyptAnimal Production Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt; Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.National Research Institute of Animal Production, 32-083 Balice n. Kraków, PolandMicroplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles less than five millimeters in size. Microplastic pollution poses a serious threat to ecosystems, affecting both biotic and abiotic components. Current techniques used to eliminate microplastics include recycling, landfilling, incineration, and biodegradation. Microplastics have been detected in various animal species, including poultry, fish, mammals, and invertebrates, indicating widespread exposure and potential bioaccumulation. In the Middle East, MPs contamination was discovered in chicken purchased from food shops, chain supermarkets, and open markets. The contamination levels ranged from 0.03±0.04 to 1.19±0.72 particles per gram of chicken meat. In poultry, microplastics negatively affect production and harm vital organs such as the kidneys, spleen, and lungs. In humans, exposure to microplastics can lead to inflammation, immune responses, metabolic disturbances, DNA damage, neurological damage, and even cancer upon contact with mucosal membranes or absorption into the body. Several studies have explored the use of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, to degrade microplastics, offering an economical and environmentally friendly solution. Different polymers were cultured with strains of Bacillus spp. (SB-14 and SC-9) and Streptococcus spp. (SC-56) for a duration of 40 days. Degradation rates for LDPE were 11.8 %, 4.8 %, and 9.8 %. The rates of deterioration for HDPE were 11.7 %, 3.8 %, and 13.7 %. Rates for polyester beads were 17.3 %, 9.4 %, and 5.8 %. This review focuses on the effects of microorganisms in removing microplastic pollution, the detrimental impact of microplastics on poultry production, and the connection between microplastic pollution and human health.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124010344Microplastic removalMicroorganismsBiodegradationPoultryPollution |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack Elwy A. Ashour Fatemah AlMalki Asmaa F. Khafaga Mahmoud Moustafa Mohammed O. Alshaharni Islam M. Youssef Ahmed A. Elolimy Sylwester Świątkiewicz Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review Poultry Science Microplastic removal Microorganisms Biodegradation Poultry Pollution |
| title | Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review |
| title_full | Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review |
| title_fullStr | Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review |
| title_short | Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review |
| title_sort | harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection a review |
| topic | Microplastic removal Microorganisms Biodegradation Poultry Pollution |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124010344 |
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