Microplastics (MPs) pollution has emerged as one of the world's most serious environmental
issues, with harmful consequences for ecosystems and human health. One proposed …

Plastics have inundated the world, with microplastics (MPs) being small particles, less than 5
mm in size, originating from various sources. They pervade ecosystems such as freshwater …

Microplastics (MPs) in farmland soils have the potential to cause environmental and human
health risks due to their ubiquitous and persistent nature. Degradable MPs may significantly …

Biodegradable plastic is considered one of the most promising alternatives to agricultural
mulch. However, the impact of biodegradable microplastics on agricultural ecosystems is …

Microplastics (MPs), including conventional hard-to-biodegrade petroleum-based and faster
biodegradable plant-based ones, impact soil structure and microbiota in turn affecting the …

Microplastics (MPs) pollution is becoming an emerging global stressor for soil ecosystems.
However, studies on the impacts of biodegradable MPs on soil C sequestration have been …

Soil ecosystems are under considerable pressure due to anthropogenic factors, including
microplastics (MPs) pollution and drought. However, little is known about the interactive …

Plastics have revolutionised human industries, thanks to their versatility and durability.
However, their extensive use, coupled with inadequate waste disposal, has resulted in …

This review summarizes the most important methodological developments and applications
of soil zymography–the technique used to visualize enzyme activities in soil to identify and …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a highly common biodegradable plastic and a potential threat to
health and the environment. However, limited data are available on the effects of PLA …