In the literature, there is widespread consensus that methods in plastic research need
improvement. Current limitations in quality assurance and harmonization prevent progress …

The ubiquity and detrimental effects of plastics in the environment have become global
environmental concerns over the past decade. Intensive anthropogenic activities, such as …

There is definitive evidence that microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in
size, are ubiquitous in the environment and can cause harm to aquatic organisms. These …

The effects of microplastic (MP) pollution on organisms are gaining increasing attention. To
date, a variety of polymers of different shapes and sizes are used in ecotoxicology. Although …

Fragmented microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants in freshwater environments;
however, long-term assessment of their toxicity remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate …

In contrast to marine ecosystems, the toxicity impact of microplastics in freshwater
environments is poorly understood. This contribution reviews the literature on the range of …

Concerns that airborne microplastics (MP) may be detrimental to human health are rising.
However, research on the effects of MP on the respiratory system are limited. We tested the …

The ubiquitous presence of microplastics in aquatic environments is considered a global
threat to aquatic organisms. Species of the genus Daphnia provide an important link …

Currently, non-biodegradable oil-based plastics are gradually being replaced by bio-based
biodegradable plastics to prevent the formation of microplastics. For biodegradable …

We conducted a systematic review of 124 published articles that investigated the toxicity of
microplastics and nanoplastics to Daphnia magna. This review summarizes studies …