Additives may be present in amounts higher than 50% within plastic objects. Additives in
plastics can be gradually released from microplastics (MPs) into the aquatic environment …

Pollution by plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), polyurethane (PUR), polyamide (PA), polystyrene (PS), and poly (ethylene …

Microplastics accumulate in stormwater and can ultimately enter freshwater recipients, and
pose a serious risk to aquatic life. This study investigated the effectiveness of lab-scale …

Microplastics refer to plastic particles measuring less than 5 mm, which has led to serious
environmental problem and the detection of these tiny particles is crucial for understanding …

The thermal hydrolysis process is a cutting-edge, widely used technology for the
pretreatment of sludge before anaerobic digestion. Previous review articles addressed the …

There have been growing apprehensions and concerns regarding the increasing presence
of plastic pollutants in the holiest river of India, the Ganga, and its major tributary, Yamuna. In …

The increasing production of plastic products and generation of plastic waste have had
increasingly negative environmental impacts. Although recycling could reduce plastic …

The escalating consumption of synthetic textiles has led to a notable increase in microplastic
fiber (MF) generation from the entire life cycle of textiles from its manufacturing to disposal …

The effectiveness of biofertilizers as a cost-effective crop yield enhancer can be
compromised by residual soil pollutants. However, the impact of accumulated …

The environmental impacts of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), and their
occurrence in aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial biomes have engrossed global attention. Most …