This study shows the general exponential rise in microplastic accumulation in agricultural
soils, with fertilizer application speeding up this increase, and future predictions of …

Recent discoveries of microplastics in cities, suburbs, and even remote locations, far from
microplastic source regions, have raised the possibility of long-distance transmission of …

The widespread use of plastics has increased environmental pollution by micro-and
nanoplastics (MNPs), especially polystyrene micro-and nanoplastics (PS-MNPs). These …

The analysis of metal-containing additives in plastic materials via acid digestion protocols
has attracted growing interest to address potential environmental implications. However, the …

The investigation along the Coromandel coastline of South-east India focused on assessing
microplastics abundance using Simpson's diversity index (DIMP), Degradation-carbonyl …

Gathering information on plastic particles in composts and the processes they undergo is
important in terms of potentially limiting their further entry into the environment, for example …

The widespread and increasing use of plastic-based goods in the present-day world has
been raising many concerns about the formation of microplastics, their release, their impacts …

Given the increasing reliance on plastic packaging in the beverage industry, this study
investigates the presence of microplastics (MPs) in the most popular beverage brands in the …

Nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging pollutants that are widespread in food and drinking water
and present a serious danger to the health of animals and humans. Therefore, it is …

Microplastics, ubiquitous in the environment due to their extensive use and persistence,
pose emerging concerns for human health. This chapter explores the toxicological effects of …