Plastics are the most important component in marine debris. In turn, within plastics,
microplastics (< 5 mm) are those that most affect marine biota. Thus, this review has as its …

The ubiquity of microplastics in aquatic and terrestrial environments and related ecological
impacts have gained global attention. Microplastics have been detected in table salt …

Recent studies have highlighted the importance of the atmosphere in the long-range
transport of microplastic fibres. However, their dry deposition in the atmosphere is not fully …

Although microplastics are known to pervade the global seafloor, the processes that control
their dispersal and concentration in the deep sea remain largely unknown. Here, we show …

The linear approach to resource utilization has led to the accumulation of waste plastic in the
environment for decades. Unfortunately, both traditional mechanical recycling and …

On account of environmental concerns, the fate and adverse effects of plastics have
attracted considerable interest in the past few years. Recent studies have indicated the …

Abstract Microplastics (< 5 mm) have become an environmental hazard to natural
ecosystems and humanity due to their ubiquitous presence in the environment, and possess …

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of disposable face masks has been adopted
worldwide as a precautionary measure to slow down the transmission of the virus. This has …

Microfibers are ubiquitous contaminants of emerging concern. Traditionally ascribed to the
“microplastics” family, their widespread occurrence in the natural environment is commonly …

Plastics are now indispensable in daily lives. However, the pollution from plastics is also
increasingly becoming a serious environmental issue. Recent years have seen more …