Microplastic (MPs) pollution has become a global environmental concern with significant
impacts on ecosystems and human health. Although MPs have been widely detected in …

Plastic is now considered part and parcel of daily life due to its extensive usage. Microplastic
pollution is becoming a growing worry and has been ranked as the second most critical …

Following current trends, the global chemical industry is set to become the largest consumer
of fossil fuels. Among energy intensive industries, the chemical industry is one of the most …

Microplastics (MPs) in natural environment are derived from various discharge processes
and undergo a series of aging that is influenced by different factors. This paper first …

Natural hydroxyl radical (· OH) production, which partially occurs through the microbially
driven Fenton reaction, can enhance the degradation of polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) …

The production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has drastically increased in the past half-
century, reaching 30 million tons every year. The accumulation of this recalcitrant waste now …

Due to its highly recalcitrant nature, the growing accumulation of plastic waste is becoming
an urgent global problem. Biodegradation is one of the best possible approaches for the …

Versatility and desirable attributes of synthetic plastics have greatly contributed towards their
wide applications. However, vast accumulation of plastic wastes in environment as a result …

Environmental biotic and abiotic components are threatened by the continuous use,
accumulation, and contamination of plastics. Additionally, it contributes to global warming by …

Background Some insects can degrade both natural and synthetic plastic polymers, their
host and gut microbes play crucial roles in this process. However, there is still a scientific …