Particulate plastics in the terrestrial and aquatic environments are small plastic fragments or
beads (ie, 5 mm down to the nanometre range). They have been frequently referred to as …

Environmental micro (nano) plastics have become a significant global pollution problem due
to the widespread use of plastic products. In this review, we summarized the latest research …

Due to an assumed lack of anionic binding sites (most plastics are non-polar), scientists long
considered virgin particulate plastics inert towards metal ions. However, we proved …

Marine plastic pollution by single-use packaging is an emerging concern. However, more
than half of all plastics manufactured are designed and utilized for longer-term uses (eg, as …

Plastics and microplastics are nowadays ubiquitously found in the environment. This has
raised concerns on possible adverse effects for human health and the environment. To date …

The presence and accumulation of plastic and microplastic (MP) debris in the natural
environment is of increasing concern and has become the focus of attention for many …

Plastics are highly versatile materials that have brought huge societal benefits. They can be
manufactured at low cost and their lightweight and adaptable nature has a myriad of …

The presence and effects of plastic debris is increasingly investigated. The majority of
studies focuses on microplastics (MPs), but few reports suggest that plastic fragments in the< …

The occurrence of plastic waste in the environment has become a central topic on the global
agenda. Recently, significant attention has been paid to this issue, with a particular focus on …

Plastic pollution is a fast-rising environmental catastrophe. Microplastics and nanoplastics
(MNPs) are ubiquitous components of most aquatic environments, and their burgeoning …