The microplastic pollution and related ecological impacts in the aquatic environment have
attracted global attention over the past decade. Microplastics can be ingested by aquatic …

The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment
is an undeniable and serious concern due to their higher persistence and extensive use in …

The excellent properties of plastics make them widely used all over the world. However,
when plastics enter the environmental medium, microplastics will inevitably be produced …

Plastic production on a global scale is instrumental in advancing modern society. However,
plastic can be broken down by mechanical and chemical forces of humans and nature, and …

Tiny plastic particles considered as emerging contaminants have attracted considerable
interest in the last few years. Mechanical abrasion, photochemical oxidation and biological …

This work reviews microplastic's impact on agroecosystem components and possible effects
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …

The production of fossil fuel-derived, synthetic plastics is continually increasing, while poor
plastic waste management has recently induced severe pollution issues. Microplastics are …

The rapid development of plastic industrials has created a variety of plastic products,
causing revolutionary progress in chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine. Large-scale …

Microplastics contamination is becoming a major concern worldwide. More than 1 million
seabirds and 100,000 sea animals have died due to plastic contamination. In addition …

Plastics play an important part in every sector of economy all over the world due to their
extensive use in agriculture, building and construction, health and consumer goods. They …