Synthetic plastics have become an essential functional material in almost every aspect of the
world around us. Their large-scale production is about 368 million tons per year and is …

The escalating consumption of synthetic textiles has led to a notable increase in microplastic
fiber (MF) generation from the entire life cycle of textiles from its manufacturing to disposal …

There is growing concern surrounding the human health effects following inhalation
exposure to microplastic fibers (MPFs). MPFs can harbor chemical additives, such as …

Microfibers released from textile materials are receiving greater attention due to their severe
adverse effects on the environment. Although mitigation strategies have been developed for …

Facial masks are a source of plastic microfibres (PMFs) in the aquatic environment, an
emerging risk factor for aquatic organisms. However, little is known concerning its impact …

The widespread occurrence of Microplastics (MPs) has aroused increasing concerns.
However, the fate of MPs in remote areas remains poorly understood. Here, the spatial …

Microplastics are known to accumulate in sediment beds of aquatic environments where
they can be buried. Once buried they can remobilize due to high energetic events, entering …

Parabens are preservatives widely used in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and
foodstuffs. However, they are still unregulated chemical compounds. Given their extensive …

Plastic microfibers (MF) represent the major source of MF found in the environment, the
majority made of polyester (PES). Marine bivalves, suspension feeders widespread in …

Even though graphene-family materials (GFMs) hold great promise for various applications,
there are still significant knowledge gaps in ecotoxicology and environmental risk …