Majority of the million tons of plastic produced each year is being disposed after single-use.
Plastic bottle, bags, food containers, gloves, and cup that end up in landfills and …

Microplastics (MPs) pose a global threat to marine ecosystems, little is known about the
factors that influence their bioavailability. Microplastics have the ability to adsorb …

Microplastics and nanoplastics (M-NPLs) are ubiquitous environmentally, chemically, or
mechanically degraded plastic particles. Humans are exposed to M-NPLs of various sizes …

Nanoplastics can be ingested by organisms and penetrate biological barriers to affect
multiple physiological functions. However, few studies have focused on the effects of …

Larvae of some insect species (Coleoptera and Lepidoptera) can consume and biodegrade
synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and …

The massive use of plastic has contributed to huge quantities of hazardous refuse at a
global scale and represents one of the most prominent issues of the Anthropocene …

Plastic pollution of the oceans is increasing, and toxic interactions between microplastics
(MPs) and organic pollutants have become a major environmental concern. However, the …

Chironomids inhabit freshwater benthic ecosystems which are prone to microplastic
contamination. This work aimed at understanding the factors and mechanisms influencing …

Polyethylene is the second-most-commonly-used commercial polymer. It is used in various
industries, including agricultural mulches, composite materials, and packaging. Since …

Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem. Small plastic particles (called
microplastics) have been reported to have pernicious effects on human and wildlife health …