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 …

Microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: A review of the occurrence, removal, impact on ecosystem, and abatement measures

I Sheriff, MS Yusoff, HB Halim - Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment which has attracted increasing
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …

Application of advanced oxidation processes for the removal of micro/nanoplastics from water: A review

X Wang, Y Dai, Y Li, L Yin - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) have been increasingly found in environments, food, and
organisms, arousing wide public concerns. MNPs may enter food chains through water …

[HTML][HTML] A holistic approach on the impact of microplastic discharge from WWTPs to the neighboring environment in Southeast Spain

J Bayo, J López-Castellanos, S Olmos, D Rojo - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigated the release of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater treatment
plants (WWTPs) to the neighboring environment, including marine and coastal sediments …

Microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystem: A review of existing policies and regulations

MT Khan, S Rashid, U Yaman, SA Khalid, A Kamal… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Environmental pollution due to plastic waste is a global challenge causing adverse impacts
on the ecosystem and public health. Microplastic (MP) originates at the upstream processes …

Macro and microplastic pollution in Romania: addressing knowledge gaps and potential solutions under the circular economy framework

FC Mihai, SR Ulman, V Pop - PeerJ, 2024 - peerj.com
Background This review reveals the role of linear economy prevalence and mismanagement
practices in plastic pollution of aquatic and terrestrial environments and related knowledge …

Microplastic accumulation in groundwater: Data-scaled insights and future research

YQ He, LK McDonough, SM Zainab, ZF Guo, C Chen… - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Given that microplastics (MPs) in groundwater have been concerned for risks to humans and
ecosystems with increased publications, a Contrasting Analysis of Scales (CAS) approach is …

[HTML][HTML] Macro-and Microplastics Leachates: Characterization and Impact on Seed Germination

GPF Macan, DR Munhoz, LAJ Willems… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Although plastic mulch enhances crop yield, its removal and disposal present significant
challenges, contributing to macro-and microplastic pollution in agricultural soils. The …

Microplastic ingestion in aquatic animals in South East Asia

AHJ Lim, RA Kristanti, E Endrotjahyo… - Tropical …, 2023 - tecnoscientifica.com
The study aimed to review the ingestion of microplastics by aquatic animals in the South
East Asia and the impacts of this ingestion on the environment, human health, and species …

Navigating the Nexus: Coastal Climate, Microplastics, and the Uncharted Waters of Coastal Pollution

AA Dar, Z Chen, MF Sardar, C An - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pollution is an emerging environmental health concern, impacting soil,
plants, animals, and humans through their entry into the food chain via bioaccumulation …