Microplastics, measuring less than 5 mm in diameter, are now found in various
environmental media, including soil, water, and air, and have infiltrated the food chain …

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics are small synthetic organic polymer particles (< 5 mm
and< 1 μm, respectively) that originate directly from plastic compounds or result from the …

Sustainability is a buzzword across numerous industries, and the polymer value chain is no
exception. Due to the ubiquitous nature of polymer products, the conundrums and …

Background: Humans cannot avoid plastic exposure due to its ubiquitous presence in the
natural environment. The waste generated is poorly biodegradable and exists in the form of …

Background Fish contains high-quality omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals
and due to this it is termed as an essential component of a balanced diet. But there have …

Microplastic (MP) particles can be found all around the planet, even in Antarctica where they
can be locally originated or transported by marine currents and winds. In this …

Plastics make our lives easier in many ways; however, if they are not appropriately disposed
of or recycled, they may end up in the environment where they stay for centuries and …

It has long been known that starch as a raw material is of strategic importance for meeting
primarily the nutritional needs of people around the world. Year by year, the demand not …

Plastic pollution, including microplastic, has emerged as a severe environmental and public
health problem. The health risks, especially in the case of reproductive damage caused by …

Over the past few years, microplastics (MPs) pollution in the marine environment has
emerged as a significant environmental concern. Poor management practices lead to …