Microplastics are a pollutant of growing concern, capable of harming aquatic organisms and
entering the food web. While freshwater microplastic research has expanded in recent …

Freshwater river systems are commonly defined as the main transport paths of microplastics
(MP) from land into the seas. A shift in research interest from oceans to rivers can be …

In this study, we assess the magnitude, type, and sources of microplastic (MP) in lake bottom
sediments collected from freshwater Anchar Lake, located in the Kashmir Valley, Northwest …

Microplastic contamination in environmental matrices is posing new challenges for scientific
community and general public across the globe. Wide-spectrum application of plastics in …

Southeast Asia is considered to have some of the highest levels of marine plastic pollution in
the world. It is therefore vitally important to increase our understanding of the impacts and …

Microplastics (MPs) and its associated organic and inorganic contaminants are one among
the significant health hazards to almost all biota, including human. We investigated the …

While microplastics are a pollutant of growing concern in various environmental
compartments, less is known regarding the sources and delivery pathways of microplastics …

Plastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, including microplastics (MPs) smaller than 5 mm,
has become an emerging global concern. Asia is considered a “hot spot” for plastic pollution …

Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging environmental problem due to their all-around
existence and extraordinary stability. A significant number of studies are found in recent …

Microplastics (MPs) are deemed to be a global concern due to their harmful negative effects
on the aquatic environment and human beings. MPs have a significant impact on both fresh …