In recent years, there has been mounting concern about the bearing of microplastics on
human health and the comprehensive natural environment. These particles come from a …

Microplastics are increasingly reported, not only in the environment but also in a wide range
of food commodities. While studies on microplastics in food abound, the current state of …

This study was to investigate temporal and spatial variation of microplastics in surface water
and sediment in the urban rivers of Harbin during dry and wet season. Water samples (n …

As an emerging organic pollutant, microplastics (MPs) pose a serious threat to the water
environment and human health. Effective water treatment processes are urgently needed to …

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a global concern due to its potential impacts on the
environment, ecosystem services and human health. The goals of the present study were to …

Microplastic (MP) pollution raises urgent concerns about the environmental well-being and
the safety of the food supply for humans. Mussels are essential filter-feeding organisms that …

Celluloid, the predecessor to plastic, was synthesized in 1869, and due to technological
advancements, plastic products appear to be ubiquitous in daily life. The massive …

Microorganisms have the potential to be applied for the degradation or depolymerization of
polyurethane (PU) and other plastic waste, which have attracted global attention. The …

Microplastics (MPs) are particles with a diameter of< 5 mm. The disposal of plastic waste into
the environment poses a significant and pressing issue concern globally. Growing worry has …

Microplastics (MPs) are abundant in soil and the subsurface environment. They can co-
transport with pathogens or act as vectors for pathogens, potentially causing severe …