The production and consumption of textiles is continuously increasing due to the growth of
population and fast fashion. Fiber fragments (1 µm–5 mm) released from garments and …

Polyethylene terephthalate is a common plastic in many products such as viscose rayon for
clothing, and packaging material in the food and beverage industries. Polyethylene …

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and their associated microcontaminants have
been linked to increased harmful effects on the human health. In this study, the possible …

The occurrence of microplastics in the aquatic environment has become a growing concern
globally. Microplastics pose a hazard to the ecological system, and their presence …

A review of 80 papers on microplastic (MP) particles in marine sediments was conducted for
different sedimentary environments. The papers were assessed for data on average MP …

Microplastic pollutes water, land, air, and groundwater environments not only visually but
also ecologically for plants, animals, and humans. Microplastic has been reported to act as …

The existence of microplastics (MPs) in canned fish (tuna and mackerel) samples was
investigated and their composition, possible sources and potential intake were assessed …

Plastic contamination is ubiquitous, with plastic found in hundreds of species of aquatic
wildlife, including fish. Lacking a broad and comprehensive view of this global issue across …

Despite the relatively rich literature on the omnipresence of microplastics in marine
environments, the current status and ecological impacts of microplastics on global Marine …

Microplastics have attracted worldwide attention due to their potential threat to the marine
ecosystem, with such pollutants even detected in the polar seas. Although in-depth research …