Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …

A review of 80 papers on microplastic (MP) particles in marine sediments was conducted for
different sedimentary environments. The papers were assessed for data on average MP …

Microplastics become one of the serious persistent pollutants in terrestrial environments,
and thus may represent a threat to the quality of soil and inhabiting organisms. It is …

Microplastic fibers, also known as microfibers, are the most abundant microplastic forms
found in the environment. Microfibers are released in massive numbers from textile …

Microplastic contamination of the oceans is one of the world's most pressing environmental
concerns. The terrestrial component of the global microplastic budget is not well understood …

Microplastics (particles with a size< 5 mm), one of the most emerging aquatic pollutants, are
of particular concern since they can reach high densities and interact with biotic and abiotic …

Human populations are using oceans as their household dustbins, and microplastic is one
of the components which are not only polluting shorelines but also freshwater bodies …

It is important to understand the fragmentation processes and mechanisms of plastic litter to
predict microplastic production in the marine environment. In this study, accelerated …

The prevalence of microplastics in the environment has become a major global conservation
issue. One primary source of environmental microplastics is personal care and cosmetic …

The widespread occurrence of microplastic has invaded the environment to an extent that it
appears to be present throughout the globe. This review investigated the global abundance …