[HTML][HTML] Microplastics as vectors of chemical contaminants and biological agents in freshwater ecosystems: Current knowledge status and future perspectives

E Tumwesigye, CF Nnadozie, FC Akamagwuna… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are becoming ubiquitous, and their environmental fate is becoming an
issue of concern. Our review aims to synthesize current knowledge status and provide future …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastic aging processes: Environmental relevance and analytical implications

G Binda, G Kalčíková, IJ Allan, R Hurley… - TrAC Trends in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The analysis of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial environments and the evaluation of their
environmental risk has gained great attention, owing to the increasing evidence for their …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics and nanoplastics in food, water, and beverages, part II. Methods

C Vitali, RJB Peters, HG Janssen, MWF Nielen… - TrAC Trends in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Since microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have started emerging as ubiquitous
contaminants in the environment, a variety of analytical techniques has been developed and …

Analysis of aged microplastics: a review

Y Shi, L Shi, H Huang, K Ye, L Yang, Z Wang… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics are emerging contaminants that undergo progressive aging under
environmental conditions such as sunlight irradiation, mechanical forces, temperature …

[HTML][HTML] Microscopic techniques as means for the determination of microplastics and nanoplastics in the aquatic environment: A concise review

D Kalaronis, NM Ainali, E Evgenidou, GZ Kyzas… - Green Analytical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The global concern about the fate of plastic particles, including microplastics (MPs) and
nanoplastics (NPs), in aquatic ecosystems has undoubtedly grown as million tons of …

Micro-and nanoplastics in environment: degradation, detection, and ecological impact

IO Musa, HS Auta, US Ilyasu, SA Aransiola… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics and also nanoplastics are tiny pieces of plastics that have been a rising source
of worry due to their ubiquitous occurrence and possible environmental effect. This article …

Fluorescence-based detection: a review of current and emerging techniques to unveil micro/nanoplastics in environmental samples

S Morgana, B Casentini, V Tirelli, F Grasso… - TrAC Trends in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution represents a global environmental issue with relevant associated risks for
ecosystem and human health. Fluorescence-based detection techniques allowed rapid …

State-of-the-art strategies for microplastics mitigation in aquatic environments: identification, technological innovations, and prospects for advancement

B Al Alwan, B Ismail, A El Jery, AK Badawi - Journal of Water Process …, 2024 - Elsevier
Currently, the presence of plastic remnants poses a serious menace to the environment.
This review offers a comprehensive analysis of advancements in microplastic particles …

Advanced Raman spectroscopy for nanoplastics analysis: Progress and perspective

W Pei, R Hu, H Liu, L Wang, Y Lai - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
An analytical method for nanoplastics with high sensitivity and selectivity is highly desirable
to understand the impact of nanoplastics on the environment and human health. In this …

Employing atomic force microscopy (AFM) for microscale investigation of interfaces and interactions in membrane fouling processes: new perspectives and prospects

M Wei, Y Zhang, Y Wang, X Liu, X Li, X Zheng - Membranes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Membrane fouling presents a significant challenge in the treatment of wastewater. Several
detection methods have been used to interpret membrane fouling processes. Compared …