Numerous environmental contaminants significantly contribute to human disease, affecting
climate change and public and individual health, resulting in increased mortality and …

Microplastics has become a global concern due to their ubiquitous presence which poses
unavoidable human exposure risks. Geographical distribution and yearly trends of research …

Plastic particles of less than 5 mm size, referred as microplastics, have recently become a
major environmental issue. While microplastics are well known in marine and lake systems …

Majority of the million tons of plastic produced each year is being disposed after single-use.
Plastic bottle, bags, food containers, gloves, and cup that end up in landfills and …

Nanoplastics are probably much more dangerous for living organisms than microplastics
because they are more abundant and reactive. They can potentially reach more remote …

Plastic consumption increases with the growing population worldwide and results in
increased quantities of plastic waste. There are various plastic waste management …

Biopolymer-based packaging materials have become of greater interest to the world due to
their biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. In recent years, numerous …

A long-term and reliable plastic waste management scheme is required to avoid
environmental pollution and to overcome the issues of energy crisis simultaneously …

The open burning of plastic wastes is a practice that is highly prevalent across the globe,
toxic to human and environmental health, and a critical—but often overlooked—aspect of …

The ongoing worldwide pandemic due to COVID-19 has created awareness toward
ensuring best practices to avoid the spread of microorganisms. In this regard, the research …