[HTML][HTML] Seeking for a perfect (non-spherical) microplastic particle–the most comprehensive review on microplastic laboratory research

U Rozman, G Kalčíková - Journal of hazardous materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent decades, much attention has been paid to microplastic pollution, and research on
microplastics has begun to grow exponentially. However, microplastics research still suffers …

Transport mechanisms and fate of microplastics in estuarine compartments: A review

A Malli, E Corella-Puertas, C Hajjar, AM Boulay - Marine pollution bulletin, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite the importance of estuaries as transition zones between freshwater and marine
compartments, their role in the transport of microplastics is still unclear. This review analyzes …

The fate of microplastic pollution in the Changjiang River estuary: A review

Y Li, Q Lu, J Yang, Y Xing, W Ling, K Liu, Q Yang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution is currently one of the environmental pollution issues of global concern, and
microplastics (plastics with a size≤ 5 mm) have also attracted much attention due to their …

A global snapshot of microplastic contamination in sediments and biota of marine protected areas

BZ Nunes, LB Moreira, EG Xu, ÍB Castro - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) become ubiquitous contaminants in Marine Protected Areas (MPA) that
have been planned as a conservation strategy. The present study provides a …

Microplastic pollution in the environment: Insights into emerging sources and potential threats

SB Kurniawan, NSM Said, MF Imron… - … Technology & Innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics are an emerging global concern. Several studies have reported on the
existence of microplastic pollution, especially in the aquatic environment. Recent findings …

Microplastics in the environment: An urgent need for coordinated waste management policies and strategies

KTT Amesho, C Chinglenthoiba… - Journal of environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have become a prevalent environmental concern, exerting detrimental
effects on marine and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as human health. Addressing this …

Microplastics monitoring in freshwater systems: A review of global efforts, knowledge gaps, and research priorities

B Zhao, RE Richardson, F You - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating production of synthetic plastics and inadequate waste management have led
to pervasive microplastic (MP) contamination in aquatic ecosystems. MPs, typically defined …

The current state of microplastic pollution in the world's largest gulf and its future directions

VC Shruti, F Pérez-Guevara… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics can have several negative consequences on a variety of organisms, and their
prevalence in marine ecosystems has become a major concern. Researchers have recently …

Influence of seasonal variations on the distribution characteristics of microplastics in the surface water of the Inner Gulf of Thailand

P Vibhatabandhu, S Srithongouthai - Marine pollution bulletin, 2022 - Elsevier
This study collected 100–1000 L of surface water from 70 to 74 sites in the Inner Gulf of
Thailand in both dry and wet seasons to investigate the relationship between the …

Multiple species ingest microplastic but few reflect sediment and water pollution on sandy beaches: A baseline for biomonitoring

LL Costa, A da Silva Oliveira, ID da Costa… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Databases recording the ingestion of microplastics by marine animals are growing. This is
also recurrent on sandy beaches, where different biomonitors have been proposed to …