Environmental pollution of microplastics (MPs) is known to be anthropogenically mediated
menace to biosphere and becoming a debatable concern globally. Large quantities of …

The production of fossil fuel-derived, synthetic plastics is continually increasing, while poor
plastic waste management has recently induced severe pollution issues. Microplastics are …

The ubiquitous problems of microplastics in waters are receiving global attention as
microplastics can harm aquatic organisms, and finally can accumulate in the human body …

The accumulation of plastic litter in natural environments is a global issue. Concerns over
potential negative impacts on the economy, wildlife, and human health provide strong …

Polymer science is one of the most revolutionary research areas of the last century,
instigated by the discovery of Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. Plastic, once a revolutionary …

Plastic residues have become a serious environmental problem in the regions with intensive
use of plastic mulching. Even though plastic mulch is widely used, the effects of macro-and …

Microplastic (MP) accumulation in the environment and its contamination in food products
has become a global threat to both environmental and human health. But nowadays, the …

Tire microplastics (TMPs) are identified as one of the most abundant types of microplastics,
which originate from rubber with intended or unintended release. While increasing …

In the literature, there is widespread consensus that methods in plastic research need
improvement. Current limitations in quality assurance and harmonization prevent progress …

Wear and tear from tyres significantly contributes to the flow of (micro-) plastics into the
environment. This paper compiles the fragmented knowledge on tyre wear and tear …