The generation of microplastics (MPs) has increased recently and become an emerging
issue globally. Due to their long-term durability and capability of traveling between different …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs)(plastic particles< 5 mm) are globally acknowledged as a
serious emerging micropollutant, which passes through various pathways in natural habitats …

Karst regions, due to their unique topography, may be more susceptible to contaminants
such as microplastics from other ecosystems. However, few studies reported the occurrence …

The distribution and fate of microplastics in different water sources and their treatment plants
(seawater, three municipal wastewaters, a pharmaceutical factory wastewater, and three …

Microplastic pollution threatens water systems worldwide. As one of the most important parts
of city wastewater treatment, wastewater treatment plants are not only microplastics …

Water scarcity is one of the most challenging topics to cope currently, especially in the
regions most affected by climate change such as the Mediterranean basin. The …

Abstract Nano/microplastic (NP/MP) pollution is a growing concern for the water
environment. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered the major recipients of …

Sustainable development is a big global challenge for the 21st century. In recent years, a
class of emerging contaminants known as microplastics (MPs) has been identified as a …

Microplastics (MPs), as plastics with a size of less than 5 mm, are ubiquitously present in the
environment and become an increasing environmental concern. The fate and environmental …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment which has attracted increasing
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …