Bioplastics might be an ecofriendly alternative to traditional plastics. However, recent studies
have emphasized that even bioplastics can end up becoming micro-and nano-plastics due …

The substantial build-up of non-biodegradable plastic waste from packaging sector not only
poses severe environmental threats but also hastens the depletion of natural petroleum …

Bioplastics are increasingly used as a solution to tackle plastic pollution problems. However,
their degradability in natural environments is currently under debate. To evaluate their …

In the Anthropocene era, lake ecosystems are increasingly subjected to significant human-
induced pressures, leading to declines in both biodiversity and habitat quality. However …

The fate of microplastics (MPs) in the ocean is mostly driven by (i) photo-oxidation to smaller
particles and dissolved constituents, which fuel the dissolved organic carbon pool (plastic …

Plastic pollution in the form of microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to natural
ecosystems, with detrimental ecological, social, and economic impacts. This review paper …

The expanding urbanization of coastal areas has led to increased ocean sprawl, which has
had both physical and chemical adverse effects on marine and coastal ecosystems. To …

Streptococcus salivarius is a lactic acid bacterium and an oral probiotic species. Growth of S.
salivarius in a sucrose medium can lead to the production of exopolysaccharides (EPSs) …

Biodegradable plastic offers an alternative to conventional plastic for use in agriculture.
However, slower degradation in the environment compared to industrial composting and …

Waterborne faecal contamination is a major public health concern. The main objectives of
this study were to investigate faecal contamination and Escherichia coli (E. coli) antibiotic …