A review of biodegradable plastics: chemistry, applications, properties, and future research needs
Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …
Micro-and nano-plastics (MNPs) as emerging pollutant in ground water: Environmental impact, potential risks, limitations and way forward towards sustainable …
Plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives, owing to their ease in use, low cost,
strength, versatility and durability but their excessive usage in packaging industries …
strength, versatility and durability but their excessive usage in packaging industries …
Micro/nanoplastics: Critical review of their impacts on plants, interactions with other contaminants (antibiotics, heavy metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) …
Abstract Microplastic/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) contamination is not only emerging threat to
the agricultural system but also constitute global hazard to the environment worldwide …
the agricultural system but also constitute global hazard to the environment worldwide …
[HTML][HTML] A discussion of microplastics in soil and risks for ecosystems and food chains
Z Li, Y Yang, X Chen, Y He, N Bolan, J Rinklebe… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics are among the major contaminations in terrestrial and marine environments
worldwide. These persistent organic contaminants composed of tiny particles are of concern …
worldwide. These persistent organic contaminants composed of tiny particles are of concern …
Effects of micro (nano) plastics on soil nutrient cycling: state of the knowledge
The ecological impacts of micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) have attracted attention worldwide
because of their global occurrence, persistence, and environmental risks. Increasing …
because of their global occurrence, persistence, and environmental risks. Increasing …
Microplastics exacerbate co-occurrence and horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes
X Yu, ZC Zhou, X Shuai, Z Lin, Z Liu, J Zhou… - Journal of hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution is a rising environmental issue worldwide. Microplastics can provide a
niche for the microbiome, especially for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could increase …
niche for the microbiome, especially for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could increase …
[HTML][HTML] A critical review on plastic waste life cycle assessment and management: Challenges, research gaps, and future perspectives
The global production and consumption of plastics, as well as their deposition in the
environment, are experiencing exponential growth. In addition, mismanaged plastic waste …
environment, are experiencing exponential growth. In addition, mismanaged plastic waste …
Tackling microplastics pollution in global environment through integration of applied technology, policy instruments, and legislation
TA Kurniawan, A Haider, A Mohyuddin, R Fatima… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution is a serious environmental problem that affects both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems. Small particles with size of less than 5 mm, known as microplastics …
terrestrial ecosystems. Small particles with size of less than 5 mm, known as microplastics …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic appraisal of soil, water, ditch sediment and airborne dust: The case of agricultural systems
EH Lwanga, I Van Roshum, DR Munhoz, K Meng… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although microplastic pollution jeopardizes both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the
movement of plastic particles through terrestrial environments is still poorly understood …
movement of plastic particles through terrestrial environments is still poorly understood …
Plastics can be used more sustainably in agriculture
Plastics have become an integral component in agricultural production as mulch films, nets,
storage bins and in many other applications, but their widespread use has led to the …
storage bins and in many other applications, but their widespread use has led to the …