The establishment of regulatory thresholds for microplastic concentrations is increasingly
recognized as imperative. Therefore, an accurate identification and quantification process is …

This systematic review investigates the interactions of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics
(NPs) with bryophytes, incorporating findings from 11 articles identified through a …

Simple Summary This research investigated the presence of atmospheric microplastics,
including those originating from tyre wear, in urban parks and rural roadside areas (Siena …

Sea cucumbers play a key role in maintaining the health of coastal marine ecosystems. The
aim of this research was to evaluate the presence of anthropogenic particles in sea …

Plastics have many attractive properties such as being durable, cheap, water-tight and
lightweight. Because of these interesting properties, the manufacturing and consumption of …

The increasing global concern over the prevalence of microplastics (MPs, plastic particles<
5 mm) in the environment, coupled with their recent identification in the atmosphere …

Background Standardized methods for sampling and detection of atmospherically deposited
microplastics are lacking. Contrary to that, the use of moss as a biomonitoring system was …

Since the 19th century, the human population has become increasingly reliant on plastic
products. The versatility, strength, portability, and low production costs have emerged as a …