This review critically evaluates the plastic accumulation challenges and their environmental
(primarily) and human (secondarily) impacts. It also emphasizes on their degradation and …

Microplastics, defined as particles< 5 mm in diameter, are emerging environmental
pollutants that pose a threat to ecosystems and human health. Biofilm degradation of …

Nanoplastics are probably much more dangerous for living organisms than microplastics
because they are more abundant and reactive. They can potentially reach more remote …

Karst regions, due to their unique topography, may be more susceptible to contaminants
such as microplastics from other ecosystems. However, few studies reported the occurrence …

Despite the relatively rich literature on the omnipresence of microplastics in marine
environments, the current status and ecological impacts of microplastics on global Marine …

The use of organic fertilizers is becoming a routine measure of soil improvement in China,
and therefore organic fertilizers are considered an emerging contributor to microplastic …

Despite numerous studies that have been devoted to investigating the aging behaviors of
microplastics (MPs), dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and nano-plastics (NPs) released from …

Polylactic acid, one of the degradable plastics, and ciprofloxacin (CIP) are two typical
organic pollutants in the water environment. Adsorption of CIP on aged-microplastics may …

Contamination of disposable medical masks has become a growing problem globally in the
wake of Covid-19 due to their widespread use and improper disposal. Three different mask …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are major recipients of microplastics (MPs) that break
down into nanoplastics (NPs) during wastewater treatment through physical, chemical, and …