Understanding the sources, fate and effects of microplastics in aquatic environments with a focus on risk profiling in aquaculture systems

N Nabi, I Ahmad, A Amin, MA Rather… - Reviews in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The upsurge in the usage of plastics on a global scale has led to the widespread occurrence
of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments. This review starts by outlining the current …

First-of-its-kind: nationwide meta-analysis of microplastic pollution and risk assessment in Thailand

B Suyamud, X Pan, Y Yu, W Yuan, Y Liu, Y Yang - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Thailand ranks as the sixth largest contributor to global microplastic pollution, which is
exacerbated by extensive plastic use. Despite rising concerns, no comprehensive review is …

Occurrence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of four most consumed fish species in Giresun, the Southeastern Black Sea

Y Tepe, H Aydın, F Ustaoğlu, M Kodat - Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastic studies investigating concentrations in water are numerous, but the majority of
microplastics settle and are retained in sediment, and higher concentrations are regularly …

Microplastics in commercial bivalves from coastal areas of Thailand and health risk associated with microplastics in ingested bivalves

N Chinfak, C Charoenpong, A Sampanporn… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) contamination in marine organisms is a significant threat to seafood
consumers worldwide. This study is the first to investigate the abundance of MPs in the …

The impact of wind farm construction on swimming animals in the South Yellow Sea: an evaluation based on the biodiversity and MPs

J He, K Song, Y Chang, X Wang, W Song, S Wang… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wind farms (WFs) have grown significantly in recent years, especially in the offshore.
However, their construction can adversely affect marine life and expose species to …

Microplastic occurrence in surface sediments from coastal mangroves in Eastern Thailand: Abundance, characteristics, and ecological risk implications

P Prarat, P Hongsawat, B Chouychai - Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Mangroves have emerged as one of the ecosystems facing severe threats from microplastic
pollution originating from both terrestrial and marine sources. The contamination of …

Ecological risk assessment of microplastics and mesoplastics in six common fishes from the Bay of Bengal Coast

S Sultana, M Anisuzzaman, MK Hossain, MS Rana… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic particles have emerged as a growing threat to both ecosystems and human well-
being, as they are being ingested and accumulate at different trophic levels. However …

Impacts of microplastics on ecosystem services and their microbial degradation: a systematic review of the recent state of the art and future prospects

M Kumar, V Chaudhary, V Chaudhary… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles with a usual diameter ranging from~ 1 μ to 5 µm.
Recently, microplastic pollution has raised the attention of the worldwide environmental and …

Seasonal variability of microplastic contamination in marine fishes of the state of Gujarat, India

YB Motivarash, AJ Bhatt, RR Jaiswar… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Seasonal variation in microplastics abundance, occurrence, and distribution in pelagic and
demersal fishes was observed in this study during December 2021 to November 2022. One …

[HTML][HTML] Extraction and analytical methods of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: isolation patterns, quantification, and size characterization techniques

I Sheriff, NA Awang, HB Halim, OS Ikechukwu… - Desalination and Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics are pollutants formed from fragmented plastics and are also industrially
manufactured for personal care and cosmetic products. They range from 1 µm to 5 mm and …