Microplastic pollution has attracted significant attention as an emerging global
environmental problem. One of the most important issues with microplastics is the leaching …

The presence of microplastics in the aquatic environment poses a serious threat not only to
aquatic organisms but also to human beings that consume them. The uptake and effects of …

With the gradual increase of microplastics in the water environment, it is imperative to
understand the removal characteristics of microplastics in the current treatment process …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the global environment. As a typical emerging pollutant, its
potential health hazards have been widely concerning. In this brief paper, we introduce the …

Chemical identification of microplastics is a crucial step in understanding the sources of
microplastics and studying the effects of microplastic pollution. A major challenge to …

The use of disposable face masks became essential to fight against the COVID-19
pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented rise in their production and, unfortunately, to a new …

Despite of our growing understanding of microplastic's implications, research on the effects
of fibrous microplastic (FMPs) on the environment is still in its infancy. Some scientists have …

Waste generated by healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a new
source of pollution, particularly with the widespread use of single-use personal protective …

Microplastics (MPs) are contaminants that damage lake ecosystems by enriching pollutants.
This study investigated the current state of MPs in lakes using the bibliometric method and …

Plastic microfibre pollution produced by domestic and commercial laundering of synthetic
textiles has recently been incriminated in the press and the scientific literature as the main …