Besides the ecotoxicological consequences of microplastics and associated chemicals, the
association of microbes on plastics has greater environmental implications as microplastics …

Microplastics have emerged as new pollutants in oceans. Nevertheless, information of the
long-term variations in the composition of plastic-associated microbial communities in …

Plastic trash is common in oceans. Terrestrial and marine ecosystem interactions occur in
the intertidal zone where accumulation of plastic frequently occurs. However, knowledge of …

The microbial colonization profiles on microplastics (MPs) in marine environments have
recently sparked global interest. However, many studies have characterized plastisphere …

Biodegradation is a plausible route toward sustainable management of the millions of tons
of plastic waste that have accumulated in terrestrial and marine environments. However, the …

Microplastics provide a unique habitat for microorganisms, forming the plastisphere. Yet the
ecology of the plastisphere, including the microbial composition, functions, assembly …

A growing body of evidence suggests that microplastics may be colonized with a unique
microbiome, termed 'plastisphere', in aquatic environments. However, the deep mechanisms …

Microplastics are pollutants of emerging concern that have already gained significance in
recent years because of their recalcitrant nature and their detrimental effects on living beings …

This study investigates the influence of marine habitats (ie, the intertidal zone, supralittoral
zone, and seawater), and polymer types (ie, polyethylene, PE; polyethylene terephthalate …

Plastic debris in aquatic environments is colonized by microbes, yet factors influencing
biofilm development and composition on plastics remain poorly understood. Here, we …