Plastic pollution is recognized as a severe anthropogenic issue in the coastal and marine
ecosystems across the world. Unprecedented and continuous accumulation of growing …

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …

The fate of plastics that enter the ocean is a longstanding puzzle. Recent estimates of the
oceanic input of plastic are one to two orders of magnitude larger than the amount measured …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in estuarine, coastal, and deep sea sediments. The impacts of
microplastics on sedimentary microbial ecosystems and biogeochemical carbon and …

Eleven billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2025.
Because plastics are persistent, they fragment into pieces that are susceptible to wind …

Microplastics are tiny ubiquitous plastic particles present in marine environments. They are
not an individual entity, but constitute a cocktail of polymers and additives that can absorb …

Ocean plastic can persist in sea surface waters, eventually accumulating in remote areas of
the world's oceans. Here we characterise and quantify a major ocean plastic accumulation …

Microplastics (MPs) are small (< 5 mm diameter) but have clear implications for the
environment. These artificial particles are found in and pose threats to aquatic systems …

Microplastics contamination is widespread in the environment leading to the exposure of
both humans and other biota. While most studies overemphasize direct toxicity of …

Since the advent of microplastics, it has become a vital component, directly or indirectly, in
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …