Plastic and microplastic pollution has caused a great deal of ecological problems because
of its persistence and potential adverse effects on human health. The degradation of plastics …

Plastics are a kind of utility product that has become part and parcel of one's life. Their
continuous usage, accumulation, and contamination of soil and water pose a severe threat …

With the benefits of coming at low-cost, being light-weight and having a high formability and
durability, conventional plastics are widely used in both industry and daily life. However …

Growing concern regarding non-biodegradable plastics and the impact of these materials on
the environment has promoted interest in biodegradable plastics. The intensification of …

Plastic pollution is a global concern due to the long half-life and high resistance of many
synthetic plastics to natural biodegradation. Therefore, great effort is required to avoid …

Annually, 400 Mt of plastics are produced of which roughly 40% is discarded within a year.
Current plastic waste management approaches focus on applying physical, thermal, and …

The potential of Aspergillus sp. for plastic biodegradation is a promising approach for
environmentally friendly waste management. Various research studies have been …

Microplastics (MPs) pollution may be harmful to terrestrial ecosystems and is receiving
increasing attention. A microcosm study on the uptake of MPs in maize (Zea mays) seedling …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a notable upsurge of 5–10% in global plastic
production, which could have potential implications on the soil quality through increased …

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 …