Microplastics are small plastic pieces ranging in size from 1μ to< 5 mm in diameter, are
water-soluble, and can be either primary as they are initially created in small sizes or …

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental threats the world is facing
currently. The degradation of macroplastics into smaller forms viz. microplastics (MPs) or …

Micro-and nano-plastics (MNPs) pollution has become a pressing global environmental
issue, with growing concerns regarding its impact on human health. However, evidence on …

Micro-and nano-plastics (MNPs) have received considerable attention over the past 10
years due to their environmental prevalence and potential toxic effects. With the increase in …

The increasing global attention on micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) is a result of their ubiquity in
the water, air, soil, and biosphere, exposing humans to MNPs on a daily basis and …

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 …

Microplastics have become omnipresent in the environment, including the air we inhale, the
water we consume, and the food we eat. Despite limited research, the accumulation of …

The epithelial barrier theory links the recent rise in chronic non-communicable diseases,
notably autoimmune and allergic disorders, to environmental agents disrupting the epithelial …

With the increasing micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) pollution in aquatic environments, fish
respiration is encountering a huge threat. Herein, polystyrene (PS) MNPs with three sizes …

Microplastics (MPs) exist widely in the environment and can enter the human body indirectly
through the food chain or directly through inhalation or ingestion. The primary organ that …