Plastics, especially microplastics in soils, are considered a severe environmental issue
worldwide. However, globally, the main research focus is on microplastic pollution in the …

Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to
the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic …

Abstract Microplastics (size< 5 mm) debris are environmentally persistent pollutants that
severely affect terrestrial ecosystems by promoting the loss of soil fertility, and microbiome …

Freshwater ecosystems are viewed as a key medium for the transport of land-based plastics
into oceans. Microplastic (MP) particles in freshwater environments demonstrate high …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs,< 5 mm) in the environment have attracted worldwide attention
due to their wide distribution and difficulty in handling. Aging processes such as UV …

Nowadays, a growing number of microplastics are released into the environment due to the
extensive use and inappropriate management of plastic products. With the increasing body …

Surging dismissal of plastics into water resources results in the splintered debris generating
microscopic particles called microplastics. The reduced size of microplastic makes it easier …

Plastics are widely used in our daily life; however, poor management and disposal result in
their ubiquity throughout the biosphere. Increased accumulation of microplastic (MP) or even …

Microplastic contamination in soil has received increasing attention since excessive plastic
debris has been emitted directly into the terrestrial environment. Once released into the …

ABSTRACT Weathering of microplastics (MPs,< 5 mm) in terrestrial and aquatic
environments affects MP transport and distribution. This paper first summarizes the sources …