Microplastic ingestion in invertebrates reduces somatic and reproductive growth. This could
be caused by energy reserves being detracted from growth processes and redistributed to …

Highlights•Most of the studies on caffeine concentration in seawater are from the
USA.•Caffeine was detected in marine and coastal areas of 13 European countries.•In …

Due to the huge consumption of caffeinated food, beverages and medicines around the
world, caffeine has been considered as a most representative pharmaceutically active …

In recent years, polypropylene microplastic has persisted in freshwater ecosystems and
biota, forming ever-growing threats. This research aimed to prepare polypropylene …

Plastic debris has been reaching the world's oceans since it started being used. Multiple
studies have been addressing the effects of microplastics in various organisms but, despite …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) include over-the-counter and
prescription drugs, veterinary drugs, fragrances, and cosmetics. PPCPs have been detected …

Caffeine (CAF) exposures have been shown to cause several pharmacological and
biological effects in target and non-target organisms. Although there are already several …

As the third pole of the world and Asia's water tower, the Tibetan Plateau experiences daily
release of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) due to increasing human …

The presence of pharmaceuticals, which are considered as contaminants of emerging
concern, in natural waters is currently recognized as a widespread problem. Monitoring …

Plastics, particularly microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), have been regarded as
pollutants of emerging concern due to their effects on organisms and ecosystems, especially …