Plastics are everywhere in our modern way of living, and their production keeps increasing
every year, causing major environmental concerns. Nowadays, the end-of-life management …

The omnipresent micro/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in urban waters arouse great public
concern. To build a MP/NP-free urban water system, enormous efforts have been made to …

Abstract Micro/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) are emerging pollutants in the water environment.
MPs/NPs' high buoyant and persistent properties and potential toxic effects on living …

Plastic waste released into the environments breaks down into microplastics due to
weathering, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, mechanical abrasion, and animal grazing. However …

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial ecosystems has been confirmed
worldwide. Due to their widespread distribution and diversity in habitats, insects will readily …

Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) waste biodegrades slowly under ambient
conditions and typically ends up in incineration plants and landfills with great carbon …

Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most recalcitrant carbon-based synthetic materials produced
and, currently, the most ubiquitous plastic pollutant found in nature. Over time, combined …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or polyester) is a commonly used plastic and also
contributes to the majority of plastic wastes. Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor larvae) are …

Plastic pollution is a global issue and has become a major concern since Coronavirus
disease (COVID)-19. In developing nations, landfilling and illegal waste disposal are typical …

Polyethylene (PE) is a widely used plastic known for its resistance to biodegradation, posing
a significant environmental challenge. Recent advances have shed light on microorganisms …