Society has become increasingly reliant on plastics since commercial production began in
about 1950. Their versatility, stability, light weight, and low production costs have fueled …

This review discusses the mechanisms of generation and potential impacts of microplastics
in the ocean environment. Weathering degradation of plastics on the beaches results in their …

… microplastics, to their role as a pollutant with potentially serious ecological impacts.
Fragmentation leading to secondary microplastics is … the original broader definition of ‘microplastics.’ …

… microplastic content. The potential consumption of MPs through inhalation was evaluated
using reported microplastic … bottled water may impact microplastic consumption relative to the …

… the environment as manufactured microplastics (known as primary microplastics) or …
microplastics). Herein, we discuss the numerous issues associated with the analysis of microplastics…

… are detected in the marine environment; (4) to assess spatial and temporal trends of microplastic
abundance; and (5) to discuss the environmental impact of microplastics. Microplastics …

… microplastics in seafood, yet microplastics in dust, groundwater, and agricultural soils may
also be of great importance. As such, microplastic … , and effects of microplastic pollution at all …

… The presence of microplastics as a new type of … microplastics to freshwater systems are
many with the largest portion from wastewater treatment plants. The abundance of microplastics …

… of microplastic uptake. Some of the main points discussed are (1) an evaluation of the factors
contributing to the bioavailability of microplastics … physical impacts of microplastics such as …

… microplastics from water and other media are actually needed. Here, we review microplastics
… Microplastics are categorized as primary microplastics, which are raw materials used in …