Environmental pollution is escalating due to rapid global development that often prioritizes
human needs over planetary health. Despite global efforts to mitigate legacy pollutants, the …

Plastics, renowned for their outstanding properties and extensive applications, assume an
indispensable and irreplaceable role in modern society. However, the ubiquitous …

Freshwater scarcity and microplastics (MPs) pollution are two concerning and intertwined
global challenges. In this work, we propose a “one stone kills two birds” strategy by …

Atmospheric microplastics (MPs) are a significant environmental concern, necessitating
tailored analytical methods for specific sites like residential, public, and outdoor …

Despite the increasing concern about the impacts of microplastics on wastewater treatment,
the underlying mechanism by which microplastics affect nitrous oxide (N2O) accumulation …

The insect Tenebrio molitor exhibits ultrafast efficiency in biodegrading polystyrene (PS).
However, the generation and fate of nanoplastics (NPs) in the intestine during plastic …

The slow reaction rates to chemical and photochemical degradation are well-known
properties of plastics. However, large plastic surfaces exposed to environmental conditions …

Nanoplastics (NPs), especially those with different charges, as one of emerging
contaminants pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems. Although differentially charged NPs …

Nanoplastics (NPs) represent a growing concern for global environmental health,
particularly in marine ecosystems where they predominantly accumulate. The impact of NPs …

Luminescent polymers are of great interest in a number of photonic technologies, including
electroluminescence, bioimaging, medical diagnosis, bio-stimulation and security signage …