Microbial Succession on Microplastics in Wastewater Treatment Plants: Exploring the Complexities of Microplastic-Microbiome Interactions

K Kwiatkowska, P Ormaniec - Microbial Ecology, 2024 - Springer
Despite some effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes, microplastics accumulate in
sewage sludge and their further use may contribute to the release of plastic microplastics …

Riverine microplastic discharge along the southern Black Sea coast of Türkiye

Y Terzi, RÇ Öztürk, AR Eryaşar, İ Yandı… - Environmental …, 2025 - iopscience.iop.org
Rivers are critical pathways of microplastic (MP) pollution to marine environments, yet their
contributions to the Black Sea remain understudied. This study evaluates the abundance …

[HTML][HTML] Pollution of Beach Sands of the Ob River (Western Siberia) with Microplastics and Persistent Organic Pollutants

YA Frank, YS Sotnikova, VY Tsygankov… - Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments can be associated with various substances,
including persistent organic pollutants, which add to the problem of plastic ecotoxicity. The …

Distribution, flux, and risk assessment of microplastics at the Anzali Wetland, Iran, and its tributaries

N Razeghi, AH Hamidian, S Abbasi… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastic pollution has raised significant concerns among scientific communities and
society in recent years due to its increase and lesser-known effects on the environment. To …

Significant increase in reactive oxygen species induced by metal deposition on microplastic surfaces: A case study involving lead and enrofloxacin

Q Chen, J Li, Z Pan, J Meng, J Li - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025 - Elsevier
Microplastics, ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems, pose a significant threat to the ecological
safety of rivers and lakes and to human health, particularly due to their impact on the …

Monitoring microplastics in the Seine River in the Greater Paris area

CN Stratmann, R Dris, J Gasperi… - Frontiers in Earth …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This data paper presents microplastic (MP) concentration and composition data from four
campaigns in a one-year period in the Seine River within the Greater Paris area. Detailed …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics and microfibers contamination in the Arno River (Central Italy): Impact from urban areas and contribution to the Mediterranean Sea

A Monnanni, V Rimondi, G Morelli, A Nannoni… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fluvial ecosystems are among the main drivers of microparticles (MPC) in the form of both
synthetic polymers (ie microplastics; MPs) and natural-based textile fibers (MF TEX) to the …

Predicting microplastic quantities in Indonesian provincial rivers using machine learning models

A Priyanto, DA Hapidin, D Edikresnha, MP Aji… - Science of The Total …, 2025 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution has surfaced as a critical environmental concern, affecting ecosystems
and human health globally. This study explored the application of several machine learning …

The role of photooxidation and organic matter in Cr (III) and Cr (VI) interactions with poly (lactic acid) microplastics in aqueous solution

RHP Pedroza, C David, JL Barriada… - Science of The Total …, 2025 - Elsevier
There is limited research on the influence of environmental variables on the interactions of
biodegradable microplastics with chromium. This study reports the results of adsorption …

Concentration, characterization, and risk assessment of microplastics in two main rivers in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

T Yahaya, MK Adewale, T Fagbayi, TF Salisu… - Environmental Health …, 2024 - ehemj.com
Background: Dukku and Kalgo rivers in Kebbi, Nigeria, provide essential ecosystem
services such as drinking and domestic water, fishing, and farming. However, the safety of …