Marine plastic waste pollution is one of the most urgent global marine environmental
problems worldwide. It has attracted worldwide attention from governments, the public, the …

Plastic pollution has become a major environmental concern due to its omnipresence and
degradation to smaller particles. The potential toxicological effects of micro-and nanoplastic …

With the widespread occurrence of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems having been firmly
established, the focus of research has shifted towards the assessments of their influence on …

Plastic debris are at present recognized as an emerging potential threat for natural
environments, wildlife and humans. In the past years an increasing attention has been …

Microplastics have become predominant contaminants, attracting much political and
scientific attention. Despite the massively-increasing research on microplastics effects on …

The toxicology of microplastics in combination with other pollutants has attracted
widespread attention. In this study, zebrafish were exposed to 3 mg/L polystyrene …

Microplastics, ie, plastic particles in the size range of planktonic organisms, have been found
in the water columns and sediments of lakes and rivers globally. The number and mass of …

Microplastics (MPs) are a major concern worldwide due to their ecotoxicological effects on
the environment and public health. The low density of MPs allows for their accumulation in …

Biologically active environmental pollutants have significant impact on ecosystems, wildlife,
and human health. Microplastic (MP) and nanoplastic (NP) particles are pollutants that are …

Microplastics have aroused widespread concern because of their adverse effects on aquatic
organisms. However, the underlying toxicity mechanisms have not been examined in detail …