Microplastic pollution research has suffered from inadequate data and tools for spectral
(Raman and infrared) classification. Spectral matching tools often are not accurate for …

In this study, we assess the magnitude, type, and sources of microplastic (MP) in lake bottom
sediments collected from freshwater Anchar Lake, located in the Kashmir Valley, Northwest …

Microplastics are plastic pieces< 5 mm in size that are more harmful than large plastic
debris. The world's oceans contain large amounts of these particles, and their presence is …

Micro-and nanoplastic (pMP and pNP, respectively) release is an emerging issue since
these particles constitute a ubiquitous and growing pollutant, which not only threatens the …

There is very little knowledge on microplastic pollution in the Western Ghats (WG), a
heritage site in southwest India. To address this, we have studied the spatiotemporal …

Abstract Microplastics'(MPs) abundance, small size, and global distribution render them
bioavailable to a variety of organisms directly or by trophic transfer, yet examinations in …

Simple Summary Microplastics are widespread anthropogenic contaminants, imposing a
potential threat to organisms. A preliminary study was conducted to assess microplastics in …

Freshwater ecosystems play an important role in transporting and accumulating
microplastics. Spatial and temporal variability in microplastic pollution can create critical …

Abstract In April 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic changed human behaviour worldwide,
creating an increased demand for plastic, especially single-use plastic in the form of …

The microplastic (MP) contamination of oceans, freshwaters, and soils has become one of
the major challenges within the Anthropocene. MP is transported in large quantities through …