Microplastic pollution: Understanding microbial degradation and strategies for pollutant reduction
Microplastics are ubiquitous environmental pollutants with the potential for adverse impacts
on ecosystems and human health. These particles originate from the fragmentation of larger …
on ecosystems and human health. These particles originate from the fragmentation of larger …
[HTML][HTML] Nano/micro-plastic, an invisible threat getting into the brain
Due to weather and working/operational conditions, plastic degradation produces toxic and
non-biodegradable nano and microplastics (N/M-Ps, ranging from 10 nm to 5 mm), and over …
non-biodegradable nano and microplastics (N/M-Ps, ranging from 10 nm to 5 mm), and over …
Atmospheric microplastic input into wetlands: Spatiotemporal patterns, drivers, and unique ecological impacts
Wetlands are major microplastic sinks with a large atmospheric input. However, many
details of such deposited atmospheric microplastics entering into wetlands remain unclear …
details of such deposited atmospheric microplastics entering into wetlands remain unclear …
[HTML][HTML] Degradation of polymer materials in the environment and its impact on the health of experimental animals: a review
X Zhang, Z Yin, S **ang, H Yan, H Tian - Polymers, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The extensive use of polymeric materials has resulted in significant environmental pollution,
prompting the need for a deeper understanding of their degradation processes and impacts …
prompting the need for a deeper understanding of their degradation processes and impacts …
Systematic review on fate and behavior of microplastics towards the environment
G Chellasamy, S Ramasundaram… - TrAC Trends in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics have shaped the world with their profound uses but have become a pervasive and
growing problem for the environment. Fragmented plastics, including mega-, meso-, micro …
growing problem for the environment. Fragmented plastics, including mega-, meso-, micro …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics mediates the spread of antimicrobial resistance plasmids via modulating conjugal gene expression
QE Yang, Z Lin, D Gan, M Li, X Liu, S Zhou… - Environment …, 2025 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and environmental degradation are existential global public
health threats. Linking microplastics (MPs) and AMR is particularly concerning as MPs …
health threats. Linking microplastics (MPs) and AMR is particularly concerning as MPs …
[HTML][HTML] Human exposure to microplastics: A review on exposure routes and public health impacts
The presence of microplastics (MPs) in human body parts has raised significant concerns
due to their status as a major environmental pollutant. Despite existing methods for detecting …
due to their status as a major environmental pollutant. Despite existing methods for detecting …
Integrating deep learning techniques for effective river water quality monitoring and management
C Chellaiah, S Anbalagan, D Swaminathan… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective river water quality monitoring is essential for sustainable water resource
management. In this study, we established a comprehensive monitoring system along the …
management. In this study, we established a comprehensive monitoring system along the …
Factors in the decline of the African penguin: Are contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) a potential new age stressor?
The African penguin is currently experiencing a significant decline, with just over 10,000
breeding pairs left. A substantial body of research reflects the impacts of contaminants of …
breeding pairs left. A substantial body of research reflects the impacts of contaminants of …
Regional management options for floating marine litter in coastal waters from a life cycle assessment perspective
Purpose Despite the increasing number of publications focusing on the management of
marine plastic debris, most research is carried out using an upstream perspective, focused …
marine plastic debris, most research is carried out using an upstream perspective, focused …