Exploring the potential of remote sensing to detect marine plastic debris in the South African Ocean region by J. Pretorius, S. Haupt, B. Sibolla, B. Sibolla

“…It is therefore important to develop methods for the detection of marine plastics for more informed and targeted clean-up or prevention operations for the oceans. …”
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Biodegradation of plastics and pesticides by soil bacteria in Bangladesh: Insights into antibiotic resistance and potential therapeutic targets by Azrin Ahmed, Shahin Mahmud, Mst. Tania Khatun, Md. Firoz Ali, Mst Rony Akter, A.K.M. Mohiuddin

“…Soil bacteria exhibit varying degrees of tolerance to different concentrations of pesticides and plastics, and some possess the ability to degrade them, which is crucial for bioremediation. …”
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Future river exports of nutrients, plastics, and chemicals worldwide under climate-driven hydrological changes by Mirjam P Bak, Ilaria Micella, Edward R Jones, Rohini Kumar, Albert Nkwasa, Ting Tang, Michelle T H van Vliet, Mengru Wang, Maryna Strokal

“…Here, we aim to build trust in future river exports of nutrients (i.e. nitrogen and phosphorus), plastics (i.e. micro and macroplastics), and chemicals (i.e. diclofenac and triclosan) under climate-driven hydrological changes on the sub-basin scale worldwide. …”
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Human health evidence in the global treaty to end plastic pollution: a survey of policy perspectives by Megan Deeney, Joe Yates, Suneetha Kadiyala, Xavier Cousin, Marie-France Dignac, Mengjiao Wang, Trisia Farrelly, Rosemary Green

“…We conducted an electronic survey questionnaire, between 16th April and 16th August 2024, amongst United Nations government delegates developing the Global Plastics Treaty. We explored (1) perceptions and prioritisation of human health evidence, (2) preferred plastic pollution mitigation strategies, and (3) priorities for health research. …”
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Investigating phenotypic plasticity due to toxicants with exposure disparities in primary human breast cells in vitro by Jade Schroeder, Katelyn M. Polemi, Anagha Tapaswi, Laurie K. Svoboda, Laurie K. Svoboda, Jonathan Z. Sexton, Jonathan Z. Sexton, Justin A. Colacino, Justin A. Colacino, Justin A. Colacino

“…MethodsTo investigate further, we developed a high-content immunocytochemistry assay using normal human breast cells to test whether chemical exposures can impact luminal/basal plasticity by unbiased quantification of keratin 14 (KRT14), a basal-myoepithelial marker; keratin 8 (KRT8), a luminal-epithelial marker; and Hoechst 33342, a DNA marker. …”
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Microplastics and nanoplastics in the brain: a review of the neurodevelopmental risks by Antonio Ragusa, Vassilios Fanos

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Metabolic Plasticity of the Gut Microbiome in Response to Diets Differing in Glycemic Load in a Random Crossover Design Intervention by Meredith A Hullar, Keith R Curtis, Sandi L Navarro, Timothy W Randolph, Yuzheng Zhang, Lisa Levy, Ali Shojaie, Mario Kratz, Marian L Neuhouser, Paul D Lampe, Daniel Raftery, Johanna W Lampe

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Exploring the effects of waste plastic aggregate on styrene-butadiene-styrene-modified asphalt binders for sustainable rural pavements by Trong Phuoc Huynh, Sang-Yum Lee, Tri Ho Minh Le

“…The focal point is the integration of waste plastic aggregate (WPA) into hot mix asphalt, augmented by the inclusion of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) for an elevated level of performance. …”
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Exploring the effects of waste plastic aggregate on styrene-butadiene-styrene-modified asphalt binders for sustainable rural pavements by Trong Phuoc Huynh, Sang-Yum Lee, Tri Ho Minh Le

“…The focal point is the integration of waste plastic aggregate (WPA) into hot mix asphalt, augmented by the inclusion of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) for an elevated level of performance. …”
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The composition of bacterial communities associated with plastic biofilms differs between different polymers and stages of biofilm succession. by Maria Pinto, Teresa M Langer, Thorsten Hüffer, Thilo Hofmann, Gerhard J Herndl

“…Additionally, whether there are plastic-type specific communities developing on different plastics remains enigmatic. …”
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An Efficient Numerical Model for the Evaluation of the Productivity Considering Depletion-Induced Plastic Behaviors in Weakly Consolidated Reservoirs by Feifei Luo, Lei Zhong, Zhizhong Wang, Zixuan Li, Bolong Zhu, Xiangyun Zhao, Xuyang Guo, Jiaying Lin

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Toxic Metals Migration from Plastic Food Contact Materials in Romania: A Health Risk Assessment by Gabriel Mustatea, Andreea L. Mocanu, Corina A. Stroe, Elena L. Ungureanu

“…The average total cancer risk was 1.73 × 10⁻⁴, indicating that approximately 1.73 consumers out of 10,000 may develop a type of cancer due to chronic exposure to the tested metals. …”
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Rapidly making biodegradable and recyclable paper plastic based on microwave radiation driven dynamic carbamate chemistry by Xinxin Yang, Le Yu, Bowen Zhang, Yongheng Wang, Xiangzheng Jia, Erlantz Lizundia, Chang Chen, Fuhao Dong, Luhe Qi, Lu Chen, Enlai Gao, Xu Xu, He Liu, Chaoji Chen

“…Herein, we develop a versatile functionalizing material consisting of mainly biobased cyclic carbonate-bearing compounds and amine compound, which can enable the rapid transformation (within 2 min under microwave radiation) of the cellulose paper into plastic-like material (named paper plastic) having an unprecedently high tensile strength of ~126 MPa. …”
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Prototyping of a concrete maturity sensor with a hermetically sealed housing made of two-component plastic by Е. Утепов, А. Тулебекова, С. Ахажанов, Ш. Жарасов, Д. Базарбаев

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Biodegradation of plastic materials obtained from solid waste dumpsites in Nigeria, using native bacterial strains by Beatrice O. Ojiego, Obianuju P. Ilo, Fatima Dantanko, Shauibu A. Abdullahi, Ibrahim M. K. Gadzama, Paul Bolorunduro, Elijah Ella, Gideon I Ogu

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Understanding the environmental impact and risks of organic additives in plastics: A call for sustained research and sustainable solutions by Zehui Wang, Gang Liang, Shanxue Jiang, Fang Wang, Haifeng Li, Bingru Li, Hong Zhu, Anxiang Lu, Wenwen Gong

“…This review integrates the latest research findings and emerging trends, underscoring the need for continued research and development of sustainable solutions. It aims to facilitate the transition to environmentally friendly degradation techniques and greener plastic additives. …”
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TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMY FOR OBTAINING COAL THERMAL PLASTICIZER – WATER PROOFING COMPONENT IN STRUCTURES OF MAN-MADE OBJECTS by G. D. Liakhevich, A. G. Liakhevich

“…The paper describes development of the technology for obtaining thermal plasticizer from the Kansk-Achinsk brown coal while using a method of thermal destruction  in а hydrocarbon medium: oil selective purification extract or used motor oil mixtures. …”
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Assessment of chronic pain syndrome after laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal plastic surgery in patients with inguinal hernia by A. V. Klymenko, B. S. Kravchenko, V. M. Klymenko, S. M. Kravchenko, K. P. Polishchuk

“…Conclusions. Laparoscopic TAPP plastic surgery without graft fixation shows a lower possibility of pain syndrome development than with mesh implant fixation. …”
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Valorisation of plastic waste from the beverage industry through its transformation into adsorbent and solid fuel materials by Nouira, Asma, Bekri-Abbes, Imene, Srasra, Ezzeddine, Cansado, Isabel P. P., Mourão, Paulo A. M.

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Assessment of European Union Export Patterns for Plastic Waste before and after China’s Waste Import Ban by Tinkara Ošlovnik, Annamaria Vujanovic, Matjaž Denac, Danijela Urbancl, Lidija Cucek

“…This study analyses the development of the EU’s exports of plastic waste from 2000 to 2022, considering different types of plastics, polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. …”
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