Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 mm. that have been widely detected in
the environment, including in wastewater. They originate from various sources including …

In recent decades, the accumulation and fragmentation of plastics on the surface of the
planet have caused several long-term climatic and health risks. Plastic materials, specifically …

Microplastic is a fragmented plastic part that emerges as a potential marine and terrestrial
contaminant. The microplastic wastes in marine and soil environments cause severe …

Over the last century, accumulation of microplastic has emerged as a greater threat to the
environment, plants, microorganisms and even human beings. Microplastics can be …

Plastic trash dumped into water bodies degrade over time into small fragments. These
plastic fragments, which come under the category of micro-plastics (MPs), are generally 0.05 …

Microplastics are one of the most concerning groups of contaminants that pollute most of the
surroundings of the Earth. The abundance of plastic materials available in the environment …

Microplastics (MPs) in environmental studies have revealed that public sewage treatment
plants are a common pathway for microplastics to reach local surroundings. Microplastics …

The extreme degree of microplastics contamination and its negative impact on ecosystems
has become a serious and emerging global concern. Microplastics are mainly generated …

Highlights•Plastic pollution calls for mitigation and remediation strategies.•Membranes and
enzymatic engineering offer efficacy in microplastics (MPs) removal.•Biotechnological …

Plastics are becoming a pervasive pollutant in every environmental matrix, particularly in the
aquatic environment. Due to increased plastic usage and its impact on human and aquatic …