Despite of our growing understanding of microplastic's implications, research on the effects
of fibrous microplastic (FMPs) on the environment is still in its infancy. Some scientists have …

Microplastics have become one of the most serious environmental hazards today, raising
fears that concentrations will continue to rise even further in the near future …

The transition to a circular economy is a key concern for the fashion industry. The emerging
second-hand market is a practice that could enable the circular economy in the fashion …

Increasing usage of plastic has led to the deposition of plastic in the environment which later
become microplastic, a pollutant of global concern. These polymeric particles affect the …

Microplastic contamination is an emerging global threat for various marine organisms.
Marine invertebrates such as bivalve mollusks are more susceptible to the widespread …

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a global concern in terms of its environmental
abundance and potential detrimental effects. Fibrous microplastics (FMPs) released from …

Microplastics have recently been recognized as emerging contaminants in wastewater,
however there is no standardized quantification protocol even though various microscopic …

Synthetic fibers, especially polyester, have over past decades managed to overtake and
dominate the textile industry. Microplastic fibers are shed from synthetic textiles during their …

Electronic textiles, inherited with the wearability of conventional clothes, are deemed
fundamental for emerging wearable electronics, particularly in the Internet of Things era …

We investigated microplastic (MP) contamination in 16 commonly-consumed protein
products (seafoods, terrestrial meats, and plant-based proteins) purchased in the United …