In recent years, there has been mounting concern about the bearing of microplastics on
human health and the comprehensive natural environment. These particles come from a …

Microplastics are emerging as prominent pollutants across the globe. Oceans are becoming
major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is widespread in coastal regions …

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in human fluids and organs is a great concern, since,
as highlighted by recent studies on animal models, they could cause alterations of several …

Micro-and nanotechnology-enabled sensors have made remarkable advancements in the
fields of biomedicine and the environment, enabling the sensitive and selective detection …

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants that can effectively harm different ecosystems.
The information on the relative contribution of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to the …

Environmental pollution is changing with economic development. Most environmental
pollutants are characterized by stable chemical properties, strong migration, potential …

Plastics, due to their varied properties, find use in different sectors such as agriculture,
packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, to mention a few. Excessive use of …

Abstract Microplastics (size 1 μm–5 mm) and nanoplastics (size 1–1000 nm), commonly
referred to as micro (nano) plastics (MNPs), are ubiquitously present in aquatic and …

The monitoring of endocrine disruptors in the environment is one of the main strategies in
the investigation of potential risks associated with exposure to these chemicals. Bisphenol A …

Microplastics have been recently detected in many environmental media and living
organisms, yet their transfer and toxicity to humans are poorly known. Here, we review …