The ubiquitous problems of microplastics in waters are receiving global attention as
microplastics can harm aquatic organisms, and finally can accumulate in the human body …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), defined as plastic particles smaller
than 5 mm and 100 nm, respectively, have emerged as significantly hazardous …

Aquatic ecosystems are globally contaminated with microplastics (MP). However,
comparative data on MP levels in freshwater systems is still scarce. Therefore, the aim of this …

Plastics enter the environment and break up into microplastics (MPs) and even nanoplastics
(NPs) by biotic and abiotic weathering. These small particles are widely distributed in the …

In the literature, there is widespread consensus that methods in plastic research need
improvement. Current limitations in quality assurance and harmonization prevent progress …

The pollution of plastic waste has become an increasingly serious environmental crisis.
Recently, plastic has been detected in various kinds of environments, even in human …

Microplastics have become one of the leading environmental threats due to their
persistence, ubiquity and intrinsic toxic potential. The potential harm that microplastics …

The amount of plastic waste and microplastics released into marine environments has
increased rapidly in recent decades. The durability of plastic materials results in major …

Microplastic pollution has become a major source of concern, with a large body of literature
surrounding the impacts of microplastic ingestion by biota. However, many of these studies …

Microplastics (MPs) have been seen over recent years as a major water contaminant with
significant potential for adverse health and animal health effects. Natural attenuation has …