The global production of plastics has continuously been soaring over the last decades due
to their extensive use in our daily life and in industries. Although synthetic plastics offer great …

ABSTRACT Weathering of microplastics (MPs,< 5 mm) in terrestrial and aquatic
environments affects MP transport and distribution. This paper first summarizes the sources …

Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) are attracting increasing attention due to their persistence
and potential ecological risks. This review critically summarizes the effects of photo …

Polymeric wastes are among the current major environmental problems due to potential
pollution and contamination. Within the spectrum of polymeric waste, microplastics (MPs) …

Microplastics are emerging as prominent pollutants across the globe. Oceans are becoming
major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is widespread in coastal regions …

Microplastics (MPs) in the environment are a major global concern due to their persistent
nature and wide distribution. The aging of MPs is influenced by several processes including …

Disposable paper cups are popular for consuming beverages. These paper cups have an
interior that is laminated with a hydrophobic film made of mostly plastic (polyethylene) and …

Fragmentation of plastic macro-debris into secondary microplastics [MPs] is primarily the
result of their extensive oxidation under exposure to solar UV radiation. The heterogeneity in …

Plastic material manufacturing and buildup over the past 50 years has significantly
increased pollution levels. Microplastics (MPs) and non-biodegradable residual plastic films …

Microplastics have become one of the most serious environmental hazards today, raising
fears that concentrations will continue to rise even further in the near future …