Plastic products in plant production and protection help farmers increase crop production,
enhance food quality, and reduce global water use and their environmental footprint …

Microplastics have been recently detected in many environmental media and living
organisms, yet their transfer and toxicity to humans are poorly known. Here, we review …

The unrestricted release of various toxic substances into the environment is a critical global
issue, gaining increased attention in modern society. Many of these substances are pristine …

Increasing usage of plastic has led to the deposition of plastic in the environment which later
become microplastic, a pollutant of global concern. These polymeric particles affect the …

Plastic production has increased dramatically, leading to accumulated plastic waste in the
ocean. Marine plastics can be broken down into microplastics (< 5 mm) by sunlight …

Pesticide and fertilizer usage is at the center of agricultural production to meet the demands
of an ever-increasing global population. However, rising levels of chemicals impose a …

The forefront of micro-and nanorobot research involves the development of smart swimming
micromachines emulating the complexity of natural systems, such as the swarming and …

Plastic pollution is becoming a major health issue due to the recent discovery of
microplastics and nanoplastics in living organisms and the environment, calling for …

Microplastics (MPs) are a significant component of global pollution and cause widespread
concern, particularly in wastewater treatment plants. While understanding the impact of MPs …

This study investigated the leaching of phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers from
polyvinyl chloride microplastics (MPs) into sediment and their degradation over a 30-d …