A large number of individual studies and meta-analyses have shown that microplastics
(MPs) affect soil ecosystems. However, the effects of different concentrations and types of …

In recent years, plastic pollution has become a growing environmental concern: more than
350 million tons of plastic material are produced annually. Although many efforts have been …

Microplastics (MPs) are classified as emerging pollutants and greatly threatens soil
ecosystems. To determine the impact of microplastic migration on soil bacterial diversity, we …

Bioplastics might be an ecofriendly alternative to traditional plastics. However, recent studies
have emphasized that even bioplastics can end up becoming micro-and nano-plastics due …

Although the effects of plastic residues on soil organic carbon (SOC) have been studied,
variations in SOC and soil carbon-enzyme activities at different plant growth stages have …

The use of biodegradable plastic film mulching as a replacement for polyethylene plastic film
has gained recognition due to its reduced environmental pollution. However, its impact on …

In the environment, degradable plastics are decomposed into biodegradable microplastics
(Bio-MPs), but there is limited study on the impact on plant growth and development …

The issue of microplastics (MPs) has gained more attention among researchers and the
public; however, there is still a lot to be studied about its impact on biological wastewater …

Microplastics have become ubiquitous in soils on a global scale, which may elicit profound
deleterious impacts on soil health. However, contradictory case studies have prevented a …

To address plastic pollution in agricultural soils due to polyethylene plastic film mulch used,
biodegradable film is being studied as a promising alternative material for sustainable …