Potential sources and occurrence of macro-plastics and microplastics pollution in farmland soils: A typical case of China
Plastic debris (including macro-plastics, microplastics (MPs), and nanoplastics), defined as
an emerging contaminant, has been proven to significantly affect soil ecosystem functioning …
an emerging contaminant, has been proven to significantly affect soil ecosystem functioning …
[HTML][HTML] Agricultural plastics as a potential threat to food security, health, and environment through soil pollution by microplastics: Problem definition
D Briassoulis - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The dynamic expansion of the Agricultural Plastics (AP) use has allowed for improved
agricultural products quality, yields, and enhanced sustainability along with multiple benefits …
agricultural products quality, yields, and enhanced sustainability along with multiple benefits …
Tackling microplastics pollution in global environment through integration of applied technology, policy instruments, and legislation
TA Kurniawan, A Haider, A Mohyuddin, R Fatima… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution is a serious environmental problem that affects both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems. Small particles with size of less than 5 mm, known as microplastics …
terrestrial ecosystems. Small particles with size of less than 5 mm, known as microplastics …
A global review on the abundance and threats of microplastics in soils to terrestrial ecosystem and human health
Soil is the source and sink of microplastics (MPs), which is more polluted than water and air.
In this paper, the pollution levels of MPs in the agriculture, roadside, urban and landfill soils …
In this paper, the pollution levels of MPs in the agriculture, roadside, urban and landfill soils …
Review of microplastics and chemical risk posed by plastic packaging on the marine environment to inform the Global Plastics Treaty
Plastic overproduction and the resulting increase in consumption has made plastic pollution
ubiquitous in all ecosystems. Recognizing this, the United Nations (UN) has started …
ubiquitous in all ecosystems. Recognizing this, the United Nations (UN) has started …
Microplastics abundance associated with farmland use types and the impact on soil microbial communities: A case study in Southern China
Q Ye, Y Wu, X Liu, J Wu, P Wu, W Wu - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To investigate the impact of various farmland use types on the spatial distribution of
microplastics (MPs) and their correlation with microbial communities, 78 soil samples from …
microplastics (MPs) and their correlation with microbial communities, 78 soil samples from …
Microplastic pollution in Turkish aquatic ecosystems: sources, characteristics, implications, and mitigation strategies
Aquatic environments are one of the final destinations for microplastics. In this review, a
combination of systematic and narrative literature review was conducted to identify and …
combination of systematic and narrative literature review was conducted to identify and …
The whole life journey and destination of microplastics: A review.
Y Tao, X Feng, H Xu - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent reports indicate that ubiquitous microplastics (MPs) in the environment can infiltrate
the human body, posing significant health risks and garnering widespread attention …
the human body, posing significant health risks and garnering widespread attention …
Understanding the underestimated: Occurrence, distribution, and interactions of microplastics in the sediment and soil of China, India, and Japan
Microplastics (MPs) are non-biodegradable substances that can sustain our environment for
up to a century. What is more worrying is the incapability of modern technologies to …
up to a century. What is more worrying is the incapability of modern technologies to …
Micro and nano plastics in groundwater systems: A review of current knowledge and future perspectives
Groundwater is a critical resource for drinking, agriculture, and domestic purposes but is
under threat from micro and nano plastic (MNP) pollution. MNPs can contaminate aquifers …
under threat from micro and nano plastic (MNP) pollution. MNPs can contaminate aquifers …