Microplastics (MPs) are regarded as a global issue due to their toxicity effects on fish and
humans. Fish is a vital origin of human protein, which is necessary for body growth …

Numerous studies have made the ubiquitous presence of plastic in the environment
undeniable, and thus it no longer comes as a surprise when scientists measure the …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered to be the main sources of microplastic
contaminants in the aquatic environment, and an in-depth understanding of the behavior of …

ABSTRACT Weathering of microplastics (MPs,< 5 mm) in terrestrial and aquatic
environments affects MP transport and distribution. This paper first summarizes the sources …

Plastics use is growing due to its applications in the economy, human health and aesthetics.
The major plastic particles in the form of microplastics (MPs) released into the environment …

A large amount of plastic waste has been discharged into the environment worldwide, which
causes the current white pollution problem. The accumulated waste plastics in the …

The health risks of exposure to 'eco-friendly'biodegradable plastics of anthropogenic origin
and their effects on the gastrointestinal tract are largely unknown. Here we demonstrate that …

Abstract Nanoplastics (< 1000 nm) are gaining high attention worldwide as an emerging
environmental contaminant because they are easier to be taken up by organisms and likely …

The excellent properties of plastics make them widely used all over the world. However,
when plastics enter the environmental medium, microplastics will inevitably be produced …

This work studied the occurrence of microplastics in primary and secondary effluents and
mixed sludge of a WWTP as well as in processed heat-dried sludge marketed as soil …