Microplastic pollution is a recently discovered threat to ecosystems requiring the
development of new analytical methods. Here, we review classical and advanced methods …

Microplastics are widespread contaminants, virtually present in all environmental
compartments. However, knowledge on sources, fate and environmental concentration over …

Marine plastic debris is a global environmental problem. Surveys have shown that< 5 mm
plastic particles, known as microplastics, are significantly more abundant in surface …

Microplastics (MPs) are fragments, fibers, granules, flakes and spheres with a diameter or
length of less than 5 mm. These may eventually end up in the aquatic environment by the …

The ubiquitous presence of microplastics in the aquatic environment has raised concern
about their potential impacts on and risks to the biota. While the presence of microplastics in …

Wide usage of plastic products leads to the global occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the
aquatic environment. Due to the small size, they can be bio-ingested, which may cause …

In this review the analytical techniques for measuring microplastics in sediment have been
evaluated. Four primary areas of the analytical process have been identified that include (1) …

Abstract Currently, 60–80% of litter is plastic, and almost 10% ends up in the ocean directly
or indirectly. Plastics often suffer from photooxidation producing microplastics and these …

The ever-increasing presence of microplastics in many environmental components has
been a cause of worry for humanity due to their small size and potential health risk. Since …

Natural organic matter may confound the detection of microplastics, requiring a removal
step. However, most available protocols are long and lack information on removal efficiency …