Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …

Despite a substantial body of research to date for the detection of microplastics (MPs) in
almost every environmental compartment there remains a lack of standardisation, and …

In the environment, microplastics are subjected to multiple aging processes; however,
information regarding the impact of aging on the environmental behavior of microplastics is …

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of disposable face masks has been adopted
worldwide as a precautionary measure to slow down the transmission of the virus. This has …

In recent years, analytical pyrolysis coupled to gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
(Py-GC/MS) has gained remarkable ground in microplastics (MPs) qualitative as well as …

The presence of microplastics in the aquatic environment poses a serious threat not only to
aquatic organisms but also to human beings that consume them. The uptake and effects of …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented form of plastic
pollution: personal protective equipment (PPE). Numerous studies have reported the …

Abstract Bisphenol A polycarbonate (BPA-PC) is a kind of widely used engineering plastics.
However, excessive usage causes the production of plastic wastes, following property …

It is important to understand the fragmentation processes and mechanisms of plastic litter to
predict microplastic production in the marine environment. In this study, accelerated …

The development of new biodegradable plastic materials from renewable sources is a major
challenge for plastic industries to provide sustainable alternatives to petroleum plastic. Bio …