Microplastics (MPs) in natural environment are derived from various discharge processes
and undergo a series of aging that is influenced by different factors. This paper first …

Pharmaceuticals are a ubiquitous group of emerging pollutants of considerable importance
due to their biological potency and potential to elicit effects in wildlife and humans …

Sinking of microplastics (MPs) after biofouling is considered an important mechanisms
responsible for the downward transport/sedimentation of MPs in the ocean and freshwaters …

The analysis of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial environments and the evaluation of their
environmental risk has gained great attention, owing to the increasing evidence for their …

Pollution by plastic and microplastic impacts the environment globally. Knowledge on the
ageing mechanisms of plastics in natural settings is needed to understand their …

A variety of organisms can colonize microplastic surfaces through biofouling processes.
Heterotrophic bacteria tend to be the focus of plastisphere research; however, the presence …

Cyanobacterial blooms are a global concern prone to causing environmental and economic
damages and are tightly linked to anthropogenic nutrient inputs. Likewise, microplastic …

The interaction between environmental plastic and trace elements is an issue of concern.
Understanding their interaction mechanisms is key to evaluate the potential threats for the …

Plastic debris has become a global problem due to its widespread distribution and
accumulation in the marine environment. Indigenous bacteria in the marine environment are …

Complex microbial communities colonize plastic substrates over time, strongly influencing
their fate and potential impacts on marine ecosystems. Among the first colonizers, diatoms …