Microplastics as an emerging threat to the global environment and human health

S Ghosh, JK Sinha, S Ghosh, K Vashisth, S Han… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been mounting concern about the bearing of microplastics on
human health and the comprehensive natural environment. These particles come from a …

Current research trends on cosmetic microplastic pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem: A review

Y Zhou, V Ashokkumar, A Amobonye… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Since the advent of microplastics, it has become a vital component, directly or indirectly, in
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …

Origination, fate, accumulation, impact, of microplastics in a marine ecosystem and bio/technological approach for remediation: a review

M Narayanan - Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic's widespread use in everyday life has resulted in massive amounts of plastic waste,
posing a significant environmental burden. Microplastics have been widely dispersed …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond microbeads: Examining the role of cosmetics in microplastic pollution and spotlighting unanswered questions

A Kukkola, AJ Chetwynd, S Krause, I Lynch - Journal of hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The presence of microplastics in cosmetics and personal care products (C&PCPs) has been
increasingly in the public eye since the early 2010s. Despite increasing research into the …

A case study on small-size microplastics in water and snails in an urban river

L An, T Cui, Y Zhang, H Liu - Science of The Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution has become pervasive in aquatic ecosystems. They readily interact
with aquatic biota, potentially subjecting them to ecological and health risks. Urban rivers …

Comprehending microplastic pollution in diverse environment: Assessing fate, impacts, and remediation approaches

P Yadav, V Mishra - International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2025 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pose pervasive environmental threats that potentially harm ecosystems
and public health. Till date, most of the researches have predominantly concentrated on …

Microplastic pollution in riverine ecosystems: threats posed on macroinvertebrates

D Nantege, R Odong, HS Auta, UN Keke… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Microplastics (MPs) are pollutants of emerging concern that have been reported in terrestrial
and aquatic ecosystems as well as in food items. The increasing production and use of …

From the seafloor to the surface: a global review of gastropods as bioindicators of marine microplastics

E Curren, DCY Yu, SCY Leong - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2024 - Springer
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a prevalent problem in marine ecosystems. These particles are
often consumed unintentionally by marine organisms due to their small size, affecting their …

Impact of textile composition, structure, and treatment on microplastic release during washing: a review

U Gliaudelytė, M Persson… - Textile Research …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This research critically reviewed the influence of textile characteristics, including textile
content (fiber composition), yarn construction, material structure, and treatment type, on …

Using freshwater snail Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) as a biological model for ecotoxicology studies: a systematic review

G Souza-Silva, CR de Souza, CAJ Pereira… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Over time, a growing increase in human pollutants in the aquatic environment has been
observed. The global presence of residues in water bodies reinforces the need to develop …