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

Plastics are commonly used for packaging in the food industry. The most popular
thermoplastic materials that have found such applications are polyethylene (PE) …

Wastewater discharge to rivers is a controversial practice that compromises water quality,
aquatic habitats and human health worldwide. Here we show how untreated wastewater …

Microplastic contamination in the environment is a global problem, as evidenced by the
increasing amount of research worldwide. To our knowledge, this study is the first to …

Microplastics in food are receiving increasing attention because they are directly ingested by
humans and pose a health threat. However, little attention has been paid to the microplastics …

The escalating production of synthetic plastics and inadequate waste management have led
to pervasive microplastic (MP) contamination in aquatic ecosystems. MPs, typically defined …

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous contaminants of great concern for the environment. MPs'
presence and concentration in the air, soil, marine, and freshwater environments have been …

Microplastics, as emerging pollutants, have received great attention in the past few decades
due to its adverse effects on the environment. Microplastics are ubiquitous in the …

Microplastics (synthetic polymer particles< 5 mm in size) are currently of major research
interest due to their ubiquity and persistence in the environment, as well as their alleged …

Physical interactions of microplastics within vegetation and turbulent flows of freshwater
systems are poorly understood. An experimental study was conducted to investigate the …