Both microplastics and antibiotics are emerging pollutants, which are ubiquitous in aquatic
environments. With small size, high specific surface area, and attached biofilm, microplastics …

The prevalence of micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) across the various environments and
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …

The rapid expansion of plastic manufacturing industries in last several decades has brought
serious concerns over the environmental impacts of plastic wastes. Recent outbreak of …

Microplastics (MPs) pose a global threat to marine ecosystems, little is known about the
factors that influence their bioavailability. Microplastics have the ability to adsorb …

Microplastics (MPs) in the environment are a major global concern due to their persistent
nature and wide distribution. The aging of MPs is influenced by several processes including …

Heavy metals, minerals, and dyes create water pollution that has become a major
environmental concern worldwide. Various methods such as advanced oxidation …

Plastic and microplastic pollution is an environmental and societal concern. The interaction
of plastic with organic chemicals in the environment has attracted scientific interest. New …

This study focuses on determination of quantity, shape, size and polymer types of
microplastics in Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) cultured in Danang Bay, Vietnam. Visual …

In recent years, microplastics (MPs) have obtained growing public concern due to
widespread distribution and harmful impacts. Their distinctive features including porous …

The adverse impact of microplastics (MPs) on gut microbiota within aquatic animals
depends on the overall effect of chemicals and biofilm of MPs. Thus, it is ideal to fully …