Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current
understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from …

Microplastics (MPs) are in all environmental compartments, including atmosphere,
terrestrial, and aquatic environments as well as in marine organisms, foods, drinking water …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment which has attracted increasing
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …

There is a growing concern within the medical community about the potential burden of
microplastics on human organs and tissues. In this study, we investigated by microRaman …

Microplastics (MPs) pervade the environment, infiltrating food sources and human bodies,
raising concerns about their impact on human health. This review is focused on three key …

This review explains the sources of nanoplastics (NPs) and microplastics (MPs), their
release, fate, and associated health risks in the aquatic environment. In the 21st century …

Plastics are the most popular choice for packaging materials due to their strength, flexibility,
and affordability. Their non-biodegradability, however, is an environmental concern and a …

Microplastics (MPs), particles with a size< 5 mm, are ubiquitous in water, soil, and
atmosphere, and have become a highly discussed environmental issue. Although …

The limited available data on human internal exposure poses a significant challenge in
assessing the risks associated with micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) to human health. A …

Although plastic pollution and exposure to plastic-related compounds have received
worldwide attention, health risks associated with micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) are largely …