Despite of our growing understanding of microplastic's implications, research on the effects
of fibrous microplastic (FMPs) on the environment is still in its infancy. Some scientists have …

Southeast Asia is considered to have some of the highest levels of marine plastic pollution in
the world. It is therefore vitally important to increase our understanding of the impacts and …

Domestic laundering of textiles is being increasingly recognised as a significant source of
microfibre pollution. Reliable quantification of microfibre release is necessary to …

Microplastics pollution in the aquatic system has received significant attention due to their
recalcitrant nature and ecotoxicological threat. Municipal wastewater typically contains …

A literature assessment was conducted to determine the current state of microplastics
research in ASEAN countries focusing on 1) microplastics in water, sediment, and water …

Microplastics have become a potential hazard to the quality and safety of aquatic products
although there are few reports on microplastics distribution related to water depth, feeding …

In this study, the 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing technique was used to explore the
microbial diversity and differences in the water environment of the Pearl River Estuary in …

The discharge of greywater from ships, an uncounted sea-based source of microplastics
(MPs), is a growing concern. Yet, empirical data on MPs from this source are currently …

Microplastics (MPs) can enter the human body through respiration and pose a hazard to
human health. Wearing masks has become a routine behavior during the COVID-19 …

The mangrove ecosystem becomes the receptacle for both land-and marine-based plastic
waste. This study examines MPs contamination in the Bang Pu mangrove forests (BPMFs) in …