Mitigating microplastic pollution: A critical review on the effects, remediation, and utilization strategies of microplastics

A Thacharodi, S Hassan, R Meenatchi, MA Bhat… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics are found ubiquitous in the natural environment and are an increasing source
of worry for global health. Rapid industrialization and inappropriate plastic waste …

Indoor microplastics: a comprehensive review and bibliometric analysis

MA Bhat - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023 - Springer
Indoor microplastic (MP) pollution is becoming a worldwide issue because people spend
more time inside. Through dust and air, indoor MP pollution may harm human health. This …

[HTML][HTML] Unveiling the overlooked threat: Macroplastic pollution in indoor markets in an urban city

MA Bhat - Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The physical characterization of indoor dust market samples showed the presence of
different macroplastics (pellet, film, and fiber). Most macroplastics fall in the size range of 5< …

A preliminary study on the natural aging behavior of microplastics in indoor and outdoor environments

MA Bhat, K Gedik, EO Gaga - International Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
The aging of microplastics (MPs) due to environmental abiotic effects in diverse habitats,
which might negatively affect the environment and human health, is a rising issue. The major …

Integrated simulation frameworks for assessing the environmental impact of chemical pollutants in aquatic systems

A Abatan, A Obaigbena, ED Ugwuanyi… - Engineering Science & …, 2024 - fepbl.com
The environmental integrity of aquatic ecosystems is increasingly threatened by the
discharge of chemical pollutants, posing significant risks to biodiversity and human health …

How can contamination be prevented during laboratory analysis of atmospheric samples for microplastics?

MA Bhat, EO Gaga, K Gedik - Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics (MPs) in the air and indoor environments are of growing concern and have led
to increased testing for MPs. This study draws attention to the quality and quantitative …

What are the global patterns of microplastic ingestion by fish? A scientometric review

VA Sacco, NR Zuanazzi, A Selinger, JHA da Costa… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The billions of tons of plastic released into the environment mostly fragment into smaller
particles that reach rivers and oceans, posing toxicity risks to aquatic organisms. As fish …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive characterization of indoor ambient microplastics in households during the COVID-19 pandemic

MA Bhat - Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2024 - Springer
Airborne microplastics (MPs) can be easily inhaled by humans, impacting their health as
they spend more than 80% of their time indoors, especially during the pandemic. Only a few …

Abundance and risk assessment of microplastics in water, sediment, and aquatic insects of the Nile River

AM Khedre, SA Ramadan, A Ashry, M Alaraby - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are a serious threat in freshwater environments. The ecological risk and
abundance level of MPs in abiotic and biotic compartments of the Nile River haven't been …

[HTML][HTML] Airborne microplastic contamination across diverse university indoor environments: A comprehensive ambient analysis

MA Bhat - Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics (MPs) have become a growing concern in the context of environmental
pollution, with an increasing focus on their presence in indoor environments, including …