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 …

Background Together with poor biodegradability and insufficient recycling, the massive
production and use of plastics have led to widespread environmental contamination by nano …

The ubiquitous prevalence of microplastics pollution has raised concerns about
microplastics' potential risks and impacts on the global environment. However, the potential …

The presence of microplastics in the aquatic environment poses a serious threat not only to
aquatic organisms but also to human beings that consume them. The uptake and effects of …

As a new type of potentially threatening pollutant, microplastics are widely distributed in
water and may come into contact with the humans through tap water. The removal behaviors …

Aquatic ecosystems are under increasing stress from global anthropogenic and natural
changes, including climate change, eutrophication, ocean acidification, and pollution. In this …

Microplastics are widely distributed in terrestrial environments and have been known to
adversely affect earthworms. Based on 65 publications, we summarized the effects of …

Microplastic (MP) is an emerging environmental pollutant and exposure to MPs has been
associated with numerous adverse health outcomes in both wild and laboratory animals …

Microplastics are< 5 mm in size, made up of diverse chemical components, and come from
multiple sources. Due to extensive use and unreasonable disposal of plastics, microplastics …

Plastics are widely used in many fields due to their stable physical and chemical properties,
and their global production and usage increase significantly every year, which leads to the …