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

Microplastic pollution has concomitantly occurred with the growth of the world's human
population in the last few decades. Uncontrolled plastic use has posed serious ecological …

Heavy metal and microplastic pollutions are prevalent in freshwater ecosystems, with many
freshwater bodies being contaminated by one or both of these pollutants. Recent studies …

Recent studies on microplastics (MPs) in marine ecosystems have focused on their
bioaccumulation and biomagnification within food chains, emphasizing their potential health …

Microplastics (MPs) are widely found in the ocean and cause a serious risk to marine
organisms. However, fewer studies have been conducted on benthic organisms. This study …

The scale of microplastic pollution in river sediments is gradually being elucidated through
an increasing number of large-scale studies. Nevertheless, microplastic distribution within a …

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), are minute particles resulting from plastic
fragmentation, have raised concerns due to their widespread presence in the environment …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are sinks for various pollutants including
microplastics. Research on microplastics in WWTPs is a rapidly advancing field, but the …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been identified as important point sources for
microplastics (MPs) in the environment; monitoring MP emissions in the WWTP effluent is …

The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasizes the crucial role
of water management in human activities, yet the transportation sector has often overlooked …