Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and natural antioxidant compounds are an emerging trend in
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has driven massive consumption of personal protective
equipment (PPE) worldwide. Single-use face masks are one of the most used PPE to …

Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, resulting in significant amounts of plastic
entering the marine environment. This makes marine litter one of the most critical …

The extensive use of personal protective equipment (PPE) driven by the COVID-19
pandemic has become an important contributor to marine plastic pollution. However, there …

Sewer overflow (SO), which has attracted global attention, poses serious threat to public
health and ecosystem. SO impacts public health via consumption of contaminated drinking …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people used personal protective equipment (PPE) to
lessen the spread of the virus. The release of microplastics (MPs) from discarded PPE is a …

Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution has become one of the most pending
environmental challenges resulting from the pandemic. While various studies investigated …

Abstract Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak leads to a significant downturn in
the global economy and supply chain. In the maritime sector, trade volume slumped by 3.8 …

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a still ongoing international health and sanity crisis. In the
current scenario, the actions taken by the national authorities and the public prioritized …

Surgical face mask usage has rapidly increased in the last two years due to the COVID-19
pandemic. This generates vast amounts of plastic waste, causing significant risks to the …