Effects of micro and nanoplastics on plant-assisted bioremediation for contaminated soil recovery: A review.
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| Title: | Effects of micro and nanoplastics on plant-assisted bioremediation for contaminated soil recovery: A review. |
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| Authors: | Savino I; Construction Technologies Institute, Italian National Research Council, Bari, Italy., Campanale C; Italian National Institute of Health, Department of Environment and Health, Rome, Italy., Grenni P; National Research Council, Water Research Institute, Rome, Italy., Cavone C; National Research Council, Water Research Institute, Bari, Italy; Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, Italy., Garganese F; Department of Soil Sciences, Plants and Food, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy., Barra Caracciolo A; National Research Council, Water Research Institute, Rome, Italy., Uricchio VF; Construction Technologies Institute, Italian National Research Council, Bari, Italy., Ancona V; Construction Technologies Institute, Italian National Research Council, Bari, Italy. Electronic address: valeria.ancona@cnr.it. |
| Source: | The Science of the total environment [Sci Total Environ] 2025 Dec 10; Vol. 1007, pp. 180905. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 14. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article; Review |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 0330500 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1879-1026 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00489697 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sci Total Environ Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Amsterdam, Elsevier. |
| MeSH Terms: | Biodegradation, Environmental* , Soil Pollutants*/metabolism , Soil Pollutants*/analysis , Microplastics* , Plants*/metabolism , Environmental Restoration and Remediation*/methods, Metals, Heavy/metabolism ; Metals, Heavy/analysis ; Soil Microbiology ; Soil/chemistry ; Rhizosphere |
| Abstract: | Plant-assisted bioremediation (PABR) is a phytoremediation strategy for recovering contaminated soils, based on the synergistic interaction between plants and microorganisms in the rhizosphere. This sustainable approach enables the immobilization or extraction of heavy metal contaminants and degradation of organic pollutants, thereby helping to restore the quality and ecological balance of soils. However, in recent years, new and complex environmental challenges have been raised for the health of the soil-plant system due to the increasing spread and impacts of emerging contaminants such as micro and nanoplastics. In this regard, this article reviews the current state of studies focused on the synergistic effects between micro and nanoplastics and other contaminants (heavy metals and organic pollutants) on all those factors that promote PABR technologies in the soil. Particles can alter the chemical and physical properties of the soil, root and plant growth, microorganism composition, as well as the production of root exudates, which are key elements in stimulating microbial processes. Moreover, the co-presence in soils of heavy metals or organic pollutants with micro and nanoplastics may amplify synergistic effects and affect their bioavailability, interfering with bioremediation processes. Understanding how micro and nanoplastics can impact PABR is crucial for guiding future research towards PABR strategy optimisation and encouraging the adoption of innovative methodological approaches based on micro and nanoplastics. (Copyright © 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.) |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Microplastics; Plants; Quality soil indicators; Root exudates; Soil contaminants; Soil microbial diversity |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 0 (Soil Pollutants) 0 (Microplastics) 0 (Metals, Heavy) 0 (Soil) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251115 Date Completed: 20251203 Latest Revision: 20251203 |
| Update Code: | 20251204 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180905 |
| PMID: | 41240494 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | Plant-assisted bioremediation (PABR) is a phytoremediation strategy for recovering contaminated soils, based on the synergistic interaction between plants and microorganisms in the rhizosphere. This sustainable approach enables the immobilization or extraction of heavy metal contaminants and degradation of organic pollutants, thereby helping to restore the quality and ecological balance of soils. However, in recent years, new and complex environmental challenges have been raised for the health of the soil-plant system due to the increasing spread and impacts of emerging contaminants such as micro and nanoplastics. In this regard, this article reviews the current state of studies focused on the synergistic effects between micro and nanoplastics and other contaminants (heavy metals and organic pollutants) on all those factors that promote PABR technologies in the soil. Particles can alter the chemical and physical properties of the soil, root and plant growth, microorganism composition, as well as the production of root exudates, which are key elements in stimulating microbial processes. Moreover, the co-presence in soils of heavy metals or organic pollutants with micro and nanoplastics may amplify synergistic effects and affect their bioavailability, interfering with bioremediation processes. Understanding how micro and nanoplastics can impact PABR is crucial for guiding future research towards PABR strategy optimisation and encouraging the adoption of innovative methodological approaches based on micro and nanoplastics.<br /> (Copyright © 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.) |
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| ISSN: | 1879-1026 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180905 |