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Wu B, Yu H, Lei P, He J, Yi J, Wu W, Wang H, Yang Q, Zeng G, Sun D. Microplastics in aquatic ecosystems: Detection, source tracing, and sustainable management strategies. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2025; 291:117883. [PMID: 39965319 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.117883] [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: 12/20/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2025] [Accepted: 02/10/2025] [Indexed: 02/20/2025]
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Microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants characterized by persistence, cross-media transport, and complex pollutant interactions, posing serious ecotoxicological risks to ecosystems and human health. Effective MPs management requires multi-faced, long-term, strategies involving targeted sampling, quantitative detection, and comprehensive risk assessments, all of which entail significant resource investment. Despite advancements in remediation technologies, a holistic governance framework integrating these innovations remains underdeveloped. This review synthesizes current knowledge on MPs, elaborating on their diverse morphologies, degradation pathways, and their role as vectors for toxic substances. State-of-the-art extraction techniques are evaluated in this article, including micropore adsorption using nanocomposites, alongside the incorporation of advanced analytical tools such as spectroscopic methods, electron microscopy, and bioinformatics to augment environmental forensics. This review also underscores the necessity of formulating robust global policies to regulate MPs pollution and discusses the potential of biodegradation and thermal degradation as sustainable solutions for MPs removal. By promoting an interdisciplinary approach, this review advocates for a coordinated global response, integrating environmental science, policy frameworks, and waste management strategies to mitigate the escalating impact of MPs on ecosystems and human well-being.
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- Baihui Wu
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ecological Treatment Technology of Urban Water Pollution, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ecological Treatment Technology of Urban Water Pollution, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Life Science & Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Life Science & Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Life Science & Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ecological Treatment Technology of Urban Water Pollution, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Institute of Life Science & Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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Natarajan L, Jenifer MA, Mukherjee A. Influence of algal-extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) on the pristine and combined toxicity of TiO 2 NPs and PSNPs in Artemia salina: Eco-corona enhances the toxic effects. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 282:116760. [PMID: 39029223 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116760] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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The study on the influence of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) over the individual and combined effects of different nanomaterials on marine species is pertinent. The current study explores the role of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) in influencing the individual and combined toxic effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) viz. aminated (NH2-PSNPs), carboxylated (COOH-PSNPs), and plain PSNPs and TiO2 NPs in the marine crustacean, Artemia salina. A. salina was interacted with pristine PSNPs, pristine TiO2 NPs, EPS incubated PSNPs, EPS incubated TiO2 NPs, binary mixture of PSNPs and TiO2 NPs, and EPS adsorbed binary mixture of PSNPs and TiO2 NPs for 48 h. The present study proves that, when compared to the pristine toxicity of PSNPs and TiO2 NPs, the coexposure of TiO2 NPs with PSNPs resulted in increased toxicity. The adsorption of algal EPS on the NMs (both in their pristine and combined forms) significantly increased the toxic nature of the NMs against A. salina. It was observed that with an increase in the hydrodynamic diameter of the particles, the mortality, oxidative stress, and ingestion of the NMs by A. salina increased. The uptake of Ti by A. salina from 8 mg/L TiO2 NPs, EPS adsorbed 8 mg/L TiO2 NPs, 8 mg/L TiO2 NPs + NH2-PSNPs and the EPS adsorbed mixture of 8 mg/L TiO2 NPs, 8 mg/L TiO2 NPs + NH2-PSNPs was observed to be 0.043, 0.047, 0.186, and 0.307 mg/g of A. salina. The adsorption of algal EPS on the NMs (both in their pristine and combined forms) significantly increased the toxic nature of the NMs against A. salina. The major outcomes from the current study highlight the role of EPS in exacerbating the toxicity of NMs in marine crustaceans.
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- VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Singh P, Varshney G, Kaur R. Primary Microplastics in the Ecosystem: Ecological Effects, Risks, and Comprehensive Perspectives on Toxicology and Detection Methods. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, TOXICOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 2024; 42:314-365. [PMID: 38967482 DOI: 10.1080/26896583.2024.2370715] [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: 07/06/2024]
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Recent discoveries of microplastics in cities, suburbs, and even remote locations, far from microplastic source regions, have raised the possibility of long-distance transmission of microplastics in many ecosystems. A little is known scientifically about the threat that it posed to the environment by microplastics. The problem's apparent size necessitates the rapid development of reliable scientific advice regarding the ecological risks of microplastics. These concerns are brought on by the lack of consistent sample and identification techniques, as well as the limited physical analysis and understanding of microplastic pollution. This review provides insight regarding some unaddressed issues about the occurrence, fate, movement, and impact of microplastics, in general, with special emphasis on primary microplastics. The approaches taken in the earlier investigations have been analyzed and different recommendations for future research have been suggested.
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- Pooja Singh
- Discipline of Polymer Science and Chemical Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University (Formerly Delhi College of Engineering), Delhi, India
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- Discipline of Polymer Science and Chemical Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University (Formerly Delhi College of Engineering), Delhi, India
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- Discipline of Polymer Science and Chemical Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University (Formerly Delhi College of Engineering), Delhi, India
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Gao P, Md Shaarani S, Mohd Noor NQI. Recent advances in inspection technologies of food safety health hazards for fish and fish products. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 65:1109-1125. [PMID: 38059602 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2289077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The development of reliable and sensitive detection methods is essential for addressing the escalating concerns surrounding fish and fish products, driven by increasing market demands. This comprehensive review presents recent advances in detection approaches, specifically focusing on microplastic, biological, and chemical hazards associated with these products. The overview encompasses 21 distinct detection methods, categorized based on the type of hazard they target. For microplastic hazards, six methods are visual, spectroscopic, and thermal analyses. Biological hazard identification relies on six approaches employing nucleic-acid sequence, immunological, and biosensor technologies. The investigation of chemical hazards encompasses ten methods, including chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immunological, biosensor, and electrochemical techniques. The review provides in-depth insights into the basic principles, general characteristics, and the recognized advantages and disadvantages of each method. Moreover, it elaborates on recent advancements within these methodologies. The concluding section of the review discusses current challenges and outlines future perspectives for these detection methods. Overall, this comprehensive summary not only serves as a guide for researchers involved in fish safety and quality control but also emphasizes the significance of staying abreast of evolving detection technologies to ensure the continued safety of fish and fish products in response to emerging food safety hazards.
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- Peiru Gao
- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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- Food Biotechnology Programme, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Malaysia
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Rodriguez L, Zhang Z, Wang D. Recent advances of Raman spectroscopy for the analysis of bacteria. ANALYTICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 4:81-95. [PMID: 38715923 PMCID: PMC10989577 DOI: 10.1002/ansa.202200066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2024]
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Rapid and sensitive bacteria detection and identification are becoming increasingly important for a wide range of areas including the control of food safety, the prevention of infectious diseases, and environmental monitoring. Raman spectroscopy is an emerging technology which provides comprehensive information for the analysis of bacteria in a short time and with high sensitivity. Raman spectroscopy offers many advantages including relatively simple operation, non-destructive analysis, and information on molecular differences between bacteria species and strains. A variety of biochemical properties can be measured in a single spectrum. This short review covers the recent advancements and applications of Raman spectroscopy for bacteria analysis with specific focuses on bacteria detection, bacteria identification and discrimination, as well as bacteria antibiotic susceptibility testing in 2022. The development of novel substrates, the combination with other techniques, and the utilization of advanced data processing tools for the improvement of Raman spectroscopy and future directions are discussed.
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- Linsey Rodriguez
- Department of Nutrition and Food SciencesTexas Woman's UniversityDentonTexasUSA
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- Research and DevelopmentDaisy BrandGarlandTexasUSA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food SciencesTexas Woman's UniversityDentonTexasUSA
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Estrada AC, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Leal C, Monteiro C, Lopes CB, Nogueira HIS, Lopes I, Martins MJ, Martins NCT, Gonçalves NPF, Fateixa S, Trindade T. Colloidal nanomaterials for water quality improvement and monitoring. Front Chem 2022; 10:1011186. [PMID: 36238095 PMCID: PMC9551176 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1011186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Water is the most important resource for all kind forms of live. It is a vital resource distributed unequally across different regions of the globe, with populations already living with water scarcity, a situation that is spreading due to the impact of climate change. The reversal of this tendency and the mitigation of its disastrous consequences is a global challenge posed to Humanity, with the scientific community assuming a major obligation for providing solutions based on scientific knowledge. This article reviews literature concerning the development of nanomaterials for water purification technologies, including collaborative scientific research carried out in our laboratory (nanoLAB@UA) framed by the general activities carried out at the CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials. Our research carried out in this specific context has been mainly focused on the synthesis and surface chemical modification of nanomaterials, typically of a colloidal nature, as well as on the evaluation of the relevant properties that arise from the envisaged applications of the materials. As such, the research reviewed here has been guided along three thematic lines: 1) magnetic nanosorbents for water treatment technologies, namely by using biocomposites and graphite-like nanoplatelets; 2) nanocomposites for photocatalysis (e.g., TiO2/Fe3O4 and POM supported graphene oxide photocatalysts; photoactive membranes) and 3) nanostructured substrates for contaminant detection using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), namely polymers loaded with Ag/Au colloids and magneto-plasmonic nanostructures. This research is motivated by the firm believe that these nanomaterials have potential for contributing to the solution of environmental problems and, conversely, will not be part of the problem. Therefore, assessment of the impact of nanoengineered materials on eco-systems is important and research in this area has also been developed by collaborative projects involving experts in nanotoxicity. The above topics are reviewed here by presenting a brief conceptual framework together with illustrative case studies, in some cases with original research results, mainly focusing on the chemistry of the nanomaterials investigated for target applications. Finally, near-future developments in this research area are put in perspective, forecasting realistic solutions for the application of colloidal nanoparticles in water cleaning technologies.
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- Ana C. Estrada
- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre of Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre of Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- *Correspondence: Tito Trindade,
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Qin R, Zhang Y, Ren S, Nie P. Rapid Detection of Available Nitrogen in Soil by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810404. [PMID: 36142315 PMCID: PMC9499669 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Soil-available nitrogen is the main nitrogen source that plants can directly absorb for assimilation. It is of great significance to detect the concentration of soil-available nitrogen in a simple, rapid and reliable method, which is beneficial to guiding agricultural production activities. This study confirmed that Raman spectroscopy is one such approach, especially after surface enhancement; its spectral response is more sensitive. Here, we collected three types of soils (chernozem, loess and laterite) and purchased two kinds of nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium sulfate and sodium nitrate) to determine ammonium nitrogen (NH4-N) and nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) in the soil. The spectral data were acquired using a portable Raman spectrometer. Unique Raman characteristic peaks of NH4-N and NO3-N in different soils were found at 978 cm−1 and 1044 cm−1, respectively. Meanwhile, it was found that the enhancement of the Raman spectra by silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was greater than that of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). Combined with soil characteristics and nitrogen concentrations, Raman peak data were analyzed by multiple linear regression. The coefficient of determination for the validation (Rp2) of multiple linear regression prediction models for NH4-N and NO3-N were 0.976 and 0.937, respectively, which deeply interpreted the quantitative relationship among related physical quantities. Furthermore, all spectral data in the range of 400–2000 cm−1 were used to establish the partial least squares (PLS), back-propagation neural network (BPNN) and least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) models for quantification. After cross-validation and comparative analysis, the results showed that LSSVM optimized by particle swarm methodology had the highest accuracy and stability from an overall perspective. For all datasets of particle swarm optimization LSSVM (PSO-LSSVM), the Rp2 was above 0.99, the root mean square errors of prediction (RMSEP) were below 0.15, and the relative prediction deviation (RPD) was above 10. The ultra-portable Raman spectrometer, in combination with scatter-enhanced materials and machine learning algorithms, could be a promising solution for high-efficiency and real-time field detection of soil-available nitrogen.
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- Ruimiao Qin
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hangzhou 310058, China
- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0571-8898-2456
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Ly NH, Kim MK, Lee H, Lee C, Son SJ, Zoh KD, Vasseghian Y, Joo SW. Advanced microplastic monitoring using Raman spectroscopy with a combination of nanostructure-based substrates. JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY 2022; 12:865-888. [PMID: 35757049 PMCID: PMC9206222 DOI: 10.1007/s40097-022-00506-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Micro(nano)plastic (MNP) pollutants have not only impacted human health directly, but are also associated with numerous chemical contaminants that increase toxicity in the natural environment. Most recent research about increasing plastic pollutants in natural environments have focused on the toxic effects of MNPs in water, the atmosphere, and soil. The methodologies of MNP identification have been extensively developed for actual applications, but they still require further study, including on-site detection. This review article provides a comprehensive update on the facile detection of MNPs by Raman spectroscopy, which aims at early diagnosis of potential risks and human health impacts. In particular, Raman imaging and nanostructure-enhanced Raman scattering have emerged as effective analytical technologies for identifying MNPs in an environment. Here, the authors give an update on the latest advances in plasmonic nanostructured materials-assisted SERS substrates utilized for the detection of MNP particles present in environmental samples. Moreover, this work describes different plasmonic materials-including pure noble metal nanostructured materials and hybrid nanomaterials-that have been used to fabricate and develop SERS platforms to obtain the identifying MNP particles at low concentrations. Plasmonic nanostructure-enhanced materials consisting of pure noble metals and hybrid nanomaterials can significantly enhance the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectra signals of pollutant analytes due to their localized hot spots. This concise topical review also provides updates on recent developments and trends in MNP detection by means of SERS using a variety of unique materials, along with three-dimensional (3D) SERS substrates, nanopipettes, and microfluidic chips. A novel material-assisted spectral Raman technique and its effective application are also introduced for selective monitoring and trace detection of MNPs in indoor and outdoor environments. Graphical abstract
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- Nguyễn Hoàng Ly
- Department of Chemistry, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seokyeong University, Seoul, 02713 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seokyeong University, Seoul, 02713 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Soongsil University, Seoul, 06978 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Soongsil University, Seoul, 06978 Republic of Korea
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