Understanding the fate of plastics in the environment is of critical importance for the
quantitative assessment of the biological impacts of plastic waste. Specially, there is a need …

Contamination of the environment with nano-and microplastic particles (NMPs) and its
putative adverse effects on organisms, ecosystems, and human health is gaining increasing …

There is definitive evidence that microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in
size, are ubiquitous in the environment and can cause harm to aquatic organisms. These …

Marine mammals consume large quantities of microplastic particles, likely via trophic
transfer (ie, through prey who have consumed plastic) and direct consumption from …

Plastic particles of diameters ranging from 1 to 1000 nm and> 1 µm to 5 mm are respectively
known as nanoplastics and microplastics, and are collectively termed micro (nano) plastics …

To assess the potential risk of microplastic exposure to humans and aquatic ecosystems,
reliable toxicity data is needed. This includes a more complete foundational understanding …

Microplastics (MPs) are one of the most widespread contaminants worldwide, yet their risks
for freshwater ecosystems have seldom been investigated. In this study, we performed a …

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 …

Determining the risks of microplastics is difficult because data is of variable quality and
cannot be compared. Although sediments are important sinks for microplastics, no holistic …

Despite the convenience that plastics provide to society, there have long been concerns
regarding the risks they present to the environment. Microplastics (MPs, plastic particles …