[HTML][HTML] Lost in the Dark: Current Evidence and Knowledge Gaps About Microplastic Pollution in Natural Caves

M Piccardo, S Bevilacqua - Environments, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this study, a systematic review of the scientific literature was carried out to summarize the
emerging evidence on microplastic pollution in natural caves. After the screening of 655 …

Microplastics in soils: A comprehensive review

Q Kang, K Zhang, SC Dekker, J Mao - Science of The Total Environment, 2025 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have become pervasive pollutants in terrestrial ecosystems, raising
significant ecological risks and human health concerns. Despite growing attention, a …

[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 …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastic pollution calls for urgent investigations in stygobiont habitats: A case study from Classical karst

V Balestra, M Galbiati, S Lapadula, V Zampieri… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution in karst systems is still poorly studied, despite the presence of
protected species and habitats, and important water reserves. Vulnerable key species …

[HTML][HTML] Unveiling the toxicity of micro-nanoplastics: A systematic exploration of understanding environmental and health implications

S Shukla, S Khanna, K Khanna - Toxicology Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
The surge in plastic production has spurred a global crisis as plastic pollution intensifies,
with microplastics and nanoplastics emerging as notable environmental threats. Due to their …

Plastics underground: microplastic pollution in South African freshwater caves and associated biota

T Mutshekwa, SN Motitsoe, T Naidoo, Z Ma**go… - Hydrobiologia, 2025 - Springer
Microplastics (MPs) have been characterised in South African rivers, lakes, and the marine
environment, yet we know less about MPs in subterranean environments. In this study, we …

[PDF][PDF] POMEN BIOFILMOV V SAMOČISTILNIH PROCESIH V PODZEMNIH VODAH IN DEJAVNIKI, KI JIH OGROŽAJO

C Fišer - 11. srečanje o kemijski varnosti, 2024 - ktf.si
Podzemna voda je vitalnega pomena za človeštvo, a izjemno ogrožena. Ohranjanje
ekosistemskih storitev podzemnih vod mora temeljiti na ohranjanju ekosistemskih funkcij …