Microplastics (MP) are ubiquitous contaminants and their presence in sewage sludge has
recently received attention as they may enter agro-ecosystems if sludge is used as organic …

The growing and pervasive presence of plastic pollution has attracted considerable interest
in recent years, especially small (< 5 mm) plastic particles known as 'microplastics'(MPs) …

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a family of biodegradable and renewable biopolymers that
could potentially play a significant role in bioeconomy. In this study we investigated the …

Biodegradable plastics have become an important commodity to replace non-degradable
plastics and alleviate environment pollution. It is important to identify instances of counterfeit …

Micro-and nano-scale plastic particles in the environment result from their direct release and
degradation of larger plastic debris. Relative to macro-sized plastics, these small particles …

Plastics are integral to the modern economy. They are lightweight, strong, flexible and are
used in all sorts of products in almost every industry. However, their widespread usage and …

Expanding the use of environmentally friendly materials to protect the environment is one of
the key factors in maintaining a sustainable ecological balance. Poly (butylene succinate-co …

Plastic waste is a growing global environmental problem, particularly in the marine
ecosystems, in consideration of its persistence. The monitoring of the plastic waste has …

The present study aims to explore the degradation process of compostable, starch-based
(ie, Mater-Bi®) shopping bags in the marine environment using isotope ratio mass …

An increasing number of organic and inorganic pollutants are being detected in the marine
environment, posing a severe threat to the ecosystem and human health, even in trace …