Enrichment and dissemination of bacterial pathogens by microplastics in the aquatic environment

M Junaid, JA Siddiqui, M Sadaf, S Liu… - Science of the total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution and associated impacts in the aquatic environment are spreading at
an alarming rate worldwide. Plastic waste is increasing in the environment, and …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in different environmental compartments in India: Analytical methods, distribution, associated contaminants and research needs

S Veerasingam, M Ranjani… - TrAC Trends in …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study aims at reviewing the scientific literature related to microplastic (MP) pollution in
various environmental matrices in India and highlighting the research gaps for future …

Abundance, characteristics, and risk assessment of microplastics in indigenous freshwater fishes of India

N Pandey, R Verma, S Patnaik, S Anbumani - Environmental research, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) pollution has pressing concerns regarding environmental health and the
availability of safe food for humans. Information on the occurrence of MP in freshwater biota …

Recent trends in analytical measures of microplastic in soil and toxicopathological risk assessment in earthworms

K Gautam, S Anbumani - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
The current review outline the recent advancements in MP analysis and its associated
toxicity to soil organism, Eisenia fetida. A scientometric analysis has been conducted to …

[PDF][PDF] Ecotoxicological impacts of micro-and nanoplastics in terrestrial and aquatic environments

T Gomes, A Bour, C Coutris, AC Almeida… - Microplastic in the …, 2022 - library.oapen.org
Plastic pollution is a widespread environmental problem that is currently one of the most
discussed issues by scientists, policymakers and society at large. The potential …

Sources, fate, and impact of microplastics in aquatic environment

S Mehra, K Sharma, G Sharma, M Singh… - Emerging …, 2020 - books.google.com
Over the past decade, enhanced scientific interest has produced an expanding knowledge
base for microplastics. The highest abundance of microplastics is typically associated with …

Impact of microplastics on aquatic flora: Recent status, mechanisms of their toxicity and bioremediation strategies

AG Basu, RS Paul, F Wang, S Roy - Chemosphere, 2025 - Elsevier
The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments has occurred pervasively.
The MPs affect almost all the aquatic plants including the aquatic microorganisms, ultimately …

Combined effects of polyethylene microplastics and carbendazim on Eisenia fetida: A comprehensive ecotoxicological study

K Gautam, S Dwivedi, R Verma, B Vamadevan… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) pollution is becoming an emerging environmental concern across aquatic
and terrestrial ecosystems. Plastic mulching and the use of pesticides in agriculture can lead …

From macro to micro: The key parameters influencing the degradation mechanism and the toxicity of microplastics in the environment

S Kumari, D Yadav, S Yadav, M Selvaraj… - Polymer Degradation …, 2025 - Elsevier
Plastic cannot decompose entirely in natural ecosystems due to its persistent covalent
bonds, hydrophobicity, and resistant functional groups. It disintegrates into micro or nano …

Effect of microplastics on seed storage proteins of plants

S Ghosh, Y Kumar - Microplastics, 2025 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a worldwide problem since it is found in every ecosystem.
These microscopic plastic particles have invaded our environment, seriously damaging …