Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment which has attracted increasing
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …

Wastewater is a significant pathway for microplastics (MPs) to enter the terrestrial
ecosystem. Develo** countries contribute 60% to global plastic production and …

The increasing use of plastics and the growing concern about their impact on the
environment and living beings makes it necessary to study how microplastics (MP) affect …

The tourism is one of the most important sources of the economy in the Bay of Cadiz.
Specifically, the municipality of Chiclana de la Frontera, with a population lower than 90,000 …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are one of the most important ways of releasing
microplastics (MPs) into the environment. In this study, the size, number, color, and shape of …

A diversity of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are present in wastewater effluent,
posing potential threats to receiving waters. It is urgent for a holistic assessment of the …

Wastewater (WW) systems have been recognized as crucial pathways for microplastics
(MPs) to enter different environmental compartments. Beginning with the origins and routes …

Domestic wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a vital role in limiting the release of
microplastics (MP) into the environment. This study examined MP removal efficiency from …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment and have emerged as a significant
environmental issue due to their potential impacts on human health and the ecosystem …

The discharge of treated wastewater into receiving waters by wastewater treatment plants
(WWTPs) is considered as one of the main pathways for microplastics (MPs) to enter the …