Abstract Microplastics (plastic particles< 5 mm) are a contaminant of increasing
ecotoxicological concern in aquatic environments, as well as for human health. Although …

Plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems is an emerging environmental risk, as it may
negatively impacts ecology, endangers aquatic species, and causes economic damage …

Microplastics have been frequently detected in aquatic environments, and there are
increasing concerns about potential effects on biota. In this study, zebrafish Danio rerio and …

The success of plastic as a material has shaped the development of modern society and
challenged older materials in many of their established uses. However, plastic is now a …

Plastic production has increased exponentially since the early 1950s and reached 322
million tonnes in 2015, this figure does not include synthetic fibres which accounted for an …

Abstract Microplastics (plastic particles, 0.1 μm–5 mm in size) are widespread marine
pollutants, accumulating in benthic sediments and shorelines the world over. To gain a …

Plastic debris are at present recognized as an emerging potential threat for natural
environments, wildlife and humans. In the past years an increasing attention has been …

(Nano) microplastics (N/MPs) are emerging contaminants of increasing concern. However,
little is known about the potential toxicity difference between nanoplastics and microplastics …

Marine plastic pollution has become a prominent environmental issue in the recent years.
Plastic ingestion is of special concern, as its magnitude and consequences for marine …

Beach anthropogenic litter is a worldwide problem and has been discussed in the
specialized literature for decades. Cigarette butts (CB) are the most frequent form of …