Twenty years of microplastic pollution research—what have we learned?
Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current
understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from …
understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from …
[HTML][HTML] The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on plastics and human health
PJ Landrigan, H Raps, M Cropper, C Bald… - Annals of Global …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Plastics have conveyed great benefits to humanity and made possible some of
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …
Environmental behaviors of microplastics in aquatic systems: A systematic review on degradation, adsorption, toxicity and biofilm under aging conditions
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 …
due to their wide distribution and difficulty in handling. Aging processes such as UV …
[HTML][HTML] Adsorption behavior of organic pollutants on microplastics
L Fu, J Li, G Wang, Y Luan, W Dai - Ecotoxicology and Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants that act as a carrier of toxic pollutants, release
toxic substances, and aggregate in biota. The adsorption behavior of MPs has recently …
toxic substances, and aggregate in biota. The adsorption behavior of MPs has recently …
Microplastics: a real global threat for environment and food safety: a state of the art review
Microplastics are small plastic particles that come from the degradation of plastics,
ubiquitous in nature and therefore affect both wildlife and humans. They have been detected …
ubiquitous in nature and therefore affect both wildlife and humans. They have been detected …
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity of microplastics in the human body and health implications
Abstract Microplastics (MPs;< 5 mm) in the biosphere draws public concern about their
potential health impacts. Humans are potentially exposed to MPs via ingestion, inhalation …
potential health impacts. Humans are potentially exposed to MPs via ingestion, inhalation …
Microplastics in the soil-groundwater environment: aging, migration, and co-transport of contaminants–a critical review
Microplastic contamination in soil has received increasing attention since excessive plastic
debris has been emitted directly into the terrestrial environment. Once released into the …
debris has been emitted directly into the terrestrial environment. Once released into the …
Aging of microplastics increases their adsorption affinity towards organic contaminants
When released in the environment, microplastics undergo surface weathering due to
mechanical abrasion and ultraviolet exposure. In this study, the adsorption of two model …
mechanical abrasion and ultraviolet exposure. In this study, the adsorption of two model …
Chemical recycling technologies for PVC waste and PVC-containing plastic waste: A review
The extensive production and consumption of plastics has resulted in significant plastic
waste and plastic pollution. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste has a high chlorine content and …
waste and plastic pollution. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste has a high chlorine content and …
[HTML][HTML] Interactions between microplastics, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: Implications for vector transport
Microplastics are well known for vector transport of hydrophobic organic contaminants, and
there are growing concerns regarding their potential adverse effects on ecosystems and …
there are growing concerns regarding their potential adverse effects on ecosystems and …