Microplastics are emerging as prominent pollutants across the globe. Oceans are becoming
major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is widespread in coastal regions …

Microplastics are widespread contaminants leading to environmental exposure. While
studies on the prevalence in human tissues have multiplied, little is known about their …

Green stormwater infrastructure is a growing management approach to capturing, infiltrating,
and treating runoff at the source. However, there are several emerging contaminants for …

Terrestrial domestic animals are exposed to microplastics, therefore, contaminating the food
chain, in the case of livestock, or acting as sentinels for human exposure, in the case of …

The unrestricted release of various toxic substances into the environment is a critical global
issue, gaining increased attention in modern society. Many of these substances are pristine …

Microplastic pollution is a global concern, mainly due to its adverse effects on organisms
and ecosystems. However, our knowledge of its impact on humans, in particular, is still very …

Plastics have found widespread use in the contemporary world due to their numerous
benefits. However, approximately 99% of them are estimated to be discarded in the …

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 …

The present study aimed to quantify the concentration levels of potentially toxic elements
(PTEs) such as aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, lead, zinc, and …

The effects of plastic debris on the environment and plant, animal, and human health are a
global challenge, with micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) being the main focus. MNPs are found …