Nonylphenol (NP) is considered a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical affecting humans
and the environment. Due to widespread occurrence in the aquatic environment and neuro …

Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a widely used plasticizer to render poly (vinyl
chloride)(PVC) soft and malleable. Plasticized PVC is used in hospital equipment, food …

Despite the numerous studies that have investigated the occurrence and fate of plastic
particles in the environment, only a limited effort has been devoted toward exploring the …

Urban runoff seems an obvious pathway for the transfer of microplastics (MPs) and phthalate
acid esters (PAEs) from land-based sources to the marine environment; an issue that still …

Landfill sites are the main source of plastic waste. Thus, municipal solid waste (MSW) in
landfills may act as a reservior of microplastics (MPs) and related pollutants such as …

Four common consumer plastic samples (polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene
terephthalate, polyvinylchloride) were studied to investigate the impact of physical …

In urban environments, particularly areas under reconstruction, metals, organic pollutants
(OP), and microplastics (MP), are released in large amounts due to heavy traffic. Road …

At a global scale, increasing human population and associated economic growth has lead to
an increase in the demand for consumable goods such as those made from polymer-based …

Tire wear represents a large source of microplastic entering the aquatic environment,
however little is known about its environmental risks. Here, we provide the first assessment …

Organic and mineral pollutants have become part of today's urban environment. During a
rain event, stormwater quality as well as the corresponding contaminant loads is affected by …