Increased use of bioplastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA), helps in reducing greenhouse
gas emissions, decreases energy consumption and lowers pollution, but its degradation …

In recent years, the environmental impact of microplastics (MPs) and antibiotics (ATs) as
pollutants cannot be ignored. In order to evaluate the carrier effect of MPs in the aqueous …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and bioplastics alike have a designed degradability to avoid the
environmental buildup that petroplastics have created. Yet, this designed biotic-degradation …

The characteristics and dynamics of micro-plastisphere biofilm on the surface of
microplastics (MPs) within artificial ecosystems, such as constructed wetlands (CWs), remain …

Plastisphere, characterized by microbial colonization on plastic debris, has attracted
concern with its adverse environmental effects. The microbial features have been …

In dryland farming, plastic film mulching can significantly increase crop yields, but the
resulting residues impair soil health. Heretofore, only few studies had examined how heat …

Polyethylene is widely used but highly resistant to biodegradation, owing to its composition
of only a hydrocarbon backbone. For biodegradation to occur, oxidation within the polymer …

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in wastewater has been studied in the last years. The
high efficiency of their removal from wastewater is linked to their transfer to the sludge. In this …

The aging processes of microplastics (MPs) are prevalent in natural environments.
Understanding the aging mechanisms of MPs is crucial for assessing their environmental …

As efforts to address plastic pollution increase, new avenues are opening for the use of
biologically renewable and biodegradable plastics. With the influx of these new polymer …