Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current
understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from …

Microplastic particles are ubiquitous in the environment, from the air we breathe to the food
we eat. The key question with respect to these particles is to what extent they cause risks for …

Microplastics have recently been detected in drinking water as well as in drinking water
sources. This presence has triggered discussions on possible implications for human health …

Microplastic particles ubiquitously found in the environment are ingested by a huge variety
of organisms. Subsequently, microplastic particles can translocate from the gastrointestinal …

Humans are exposed to microplastics (MPs) daily via ingestion and inhalation. It is not
known whether this results in adverse health effects and, if so, at what levels of exposure …

Plastic pollution is a defining environmental contaminant and is considered to be one of the
greatest environmental threats of the Anthropocene, with its presence documented across …

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

There is increasing scientific and public concern over the presence of microplastics in the
natural environment. We present the results of a systematic review of the literature to assess …

The lack of standard approaches in microplastic research limits progress in the abatement of
plastic pollution. Here, we propose and test rescaling methods that are able to improve the …

The ubiquity and high bioavailability of microplastics have an unknown risk on the marine
environment. Biomonitoring should be used to investigate biotic impacts of microplastic …