Microplastics are well known for vector transport of hydrophobic organic contaminants, and
there are growing concerns regarding their potential adverse effects on ecosystems and …

Global plastic production has increased exponentially since manufacturing commenced in
the 1950's, including polymer types infused with diverse additives and fillers. While the …

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and microplastics in the environment are of great public
concern due to their potential risk to human health. Microplastics can form distinct bacterial …

It is now indisputable that plastics are ubiquitous and problematic in ecosystems globally.
Many suggestions have been made about the role that biofilms colonizing plastics in the …

Microplastics (MPs) are found to be ubiquitous and serve as vectors for other contaminants,
and the inevitable aging process changes MP properties and fates. However, whether the …

The contribution of improperly disposed plastic wastes is globally evaluated at the level of
30% and these wastes make a particular threat to all living creatures. Thus, the evaluation of …

Abstract Microplastic Particles (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants widely found in aquatic
ecosystems. Although MPs are mostly retained in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), a …

Plastic debris constitutes up to 87% of marine litter and represents one of the most frequently
studied vectors for marine alien species with invasive potential in the last 15 years. This …

The emerging threat posed by COVID-19 pandemic has strongly modified our lifestyle,
making urgent to re-consider the humans-environment relationships and stimulating towards …

Microplastics pollution in marine environments is concerning. Microplastics persist and
accumulate in various sections of the ocean where they present opportunity for …