Polyethylene (PE) is the most widely produced synthetic polymer and the most abundant
plastic waste worldwide due to its recalcitrance to biodegradation and low recycle rate …

Plastics are invading nearly all ecosystems on earth, acting as emerging repositories for
toxic organic pollutants and thereby imposing substantial threats to ecological integrity. The …

Cocontamination by multiple chlorinated solvents is a prevalent issue in groundwater,
presenting a formidable challenge for effective remediation. Despite the recognition of this …

Nanoplastics (NPs), as a type of newly emerging pollutant, are ubiquitous in various
environmental systems, one of which is coexistence with organic pollutants in wastewater …

Excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by micro/nanoplastics
(MPs/NPs) is highly toxic to microbes. However, the mechanisms underlying ROS …

Traditional plastics, predominantly derived from petrochemicals, are extensively utilized in
modern industry and daily life. However, inadequate management and disposal practices …

As an emerging contaminant in soil, the impact of microplastics (MPs) on the environmental
behavior of other organic pollutants remains uncertain, potentially threatening the …

Biosynthesis and biodegradation of microorganisms critically underpin the development of
biotechnology, new drugs and therapies, and environmental remediation. However, most …

Recent discoveries indicate that several insect larvae are capable of ingesting and
biodegrading plastics rapidly and symbiotically, but the ecological adaptability of the larval …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and microplastics (MPs) commonly co-exist in various
environments. MPs inevitably start aging once they enter environment. In this study, the …