Microplastics in marine ecosystems: A comprehensive review of biological and ecological implications and its mitigation approach using nanotechnology for the …

E Marcharla, S Vinayagam, L Gnanasekaran… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastic contamination has rapidly become a serious environmental issue, threatening
marine ecosystems and human health. This review aims to not only understand the …

Organic additives in agricultural plastics and their impacts on soil ecosystems: Compared with conventional and biodegradable plastics

X Cao, Y Liang, J Jiang, A Mo, D He - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered a sustainable alternative to conventional
plastics (CPs) in agriculture. However, the potential impact of BDPs, particularly regarding …

[HTML][HTML] Identification, characterization, and implications of microplastics in soil–A case study of Bhopal, central India

S Singh, S Chakma, B Alawa… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic contamination in environmental matrices is posing new challenges for scientific
community and general public across the globe. Wide-spectrum application of plastics in …

Micro (nano) plastics in plant-derived food: Source, contamination pathways and human exposure risks

Y Liang, X Cao, A Mo, J Jiang, Y Zhang, W Gao… - TrAC Trends in Analytical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) contamination in plants and plant-derived food has
raised concerns about food safety and human health risks. This review examines the …

Global perspective on microplastics in landfill leachate; Occurrence, abundance, characteristics, and environmental impact

G Chamanee, M Sewwandi, H Wijesekara… - Waste Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic wastes deposited in landfills eventually break down and degrade into microplastics
by physical, chemical, and biological forces. Though microplastics in leachate pose …

Evidence of microplastics in groundwater: A growing risk for human health

S Sangkham, MA Islam, S Adhikari, R Kumar… - Groundwater for …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, microplastics (MPs), an emerging pollutant in groundwater, have raised
public health concerns due to their long persistence and potential ecotoxicity. This review …

Soil organic matter facilitates the transport of microplastic by reducing surface hydrophobicity

FM Ivanic, G Guggenberger, SK Woche… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Groundwater contamination by microplastic (MP) causes increasing concern about the
critical factors that determine MP transport mechanisms in the vadose zone. Strong water …

Nano-and micro-plastic transport in soil and groundwater environments: Sources, behaviors, theories, and models

J Xu, R Zuo, J Shang, G Wu, Y Dong, S Zheng… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the increasing use of plastics, nano-and micro-plastic (NMP) pollution has become a
hot topic in the scientific community. Ubiquitous NMPs, as emerging contaminants, are …

Metal Oxides‐Based Nano/Microstructures for Photodegradation of Microplastics

R Kumar - Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The ubiquitous presence of microplastics in the environment has raised serious
environmental and health concerns. These tiny plastic particles can enter the food chain …

[HTML][HTML] The first evidence of microplastic occurrence in mine water: the largest black coal mining area in the Czech Republic

K Brožová, J Halfar, K Čabanová, O Motyka… - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Climate change is creating new challenges for water supply worldwide, making the search
for new sources of water vital. As mine water could serve as a potential source, this study …