The soil plastisphere
Understanding the effects of plastic pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is a priority in
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …
Micro (nano) plastics and terrestrial plants: Up-to-date knowledge on uptake, translocation, and phytotoxicity
Abstract Micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) are categorized as emerging persistent pollutants that
occur widely in various ecosystems. However, their impacts on terrestrial plants (particularly …
occur widely in various ecosystems. However, their impacts on terrestrial plants (particularly …
Effects of microplastics on soil properties: current knowledge and future perspectives
Microplastics (MPs) are a type of emerging contaminants that pose a potential threat to
global terrestrial ecosystems, including agroecosystems. In recent years, MPs in soil and …
global terrestrial ecosystems, including agroecosystems. In recent years, MPs in soil and …
Impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystem services, sustainable development goals, and need to focus on circular economy and policy interventions
Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to
the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic …
the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic …
Microplastics in soil: A review on methods, occurrence, sources, and potential risk
Microplastic is an emerging contaminant of concern in soil globally due to its widespread
and potential risks on the ecological system. Some basic issues such as the occurrence …
and potential risks on the ecological system. Some basic issues such as the occurrence …
Microplastics in the soil-groundwater environment: aging, migration, and co-transport of contaminants–a critical review
Microplastic contamination in soil has received increasing attention since excessive plastic
debris has been emitted directly into the terrestrial environment. Once released into the …
debris has been emitted directly into the terrestrial environment. Once released into the …
Effects of microplastics on the terrestrial environment: a critical review
Microplastics are emerging contaminants and there has been growing concern regarding
their impacts on aquatic and terrestrial environments. This review provides a comprehensive …
their impacts on aquatic and terrestrial environments. This review provides a comprehensive …
Environmental source, fate, and toxicity of microplastics
Microplastics are small plastic pieces with sizes less than 5 mm. Due to their widespread
distribution in different environmental compartments, food, and drinking water, microplastics …
distribution in different environmental compartments, food, and drinking water, microplastics …
Microplastic pollution in soil and groundwater: a review
Plastic particles of less than 5 mm size, referred as microplastics, have recently become a
major environmental issue. While microplastics are well known in marine and lake systems …
major environmental issue. While microplastics are well known in marine and lake systems …
Critical review of microplastics removal from the environment
Globally, microplastics pollution has become a serious environmental threat due to their
multitude sources, widespread occurrence, persistence, and adverse effects to ecosystem …
multitude sources, widespread occurrence, persistence, and adverse effects to ecosystem …