There have been numerous studies that have identified the presence of low-density
microplastics (MPs) in the water column and sediments. The focus of current MPs research …

The escalating global population and subsequent societal demands have contributed to a
notable upsurge in production activities, resulting in unprecedented anthropogenic …

Although the presence of nanoplastics in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems has received
increasing attention, little is known about its potential effect on ecosystem processes and …

The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments has become a
significant concern, with freshwater sediments acting as terminal sinks, rapidly picking up …

Plastic waste released into the environments breaks down into microplastics due to
weathering, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, mechanical abrasion, and animal grazing. However …

Microplastic footprint in urban river networks can be disturbed by multiple urbanization
features, and regional river structures are generally overlooked. In this research, we …

Owing to environmental concerns, microplastics pollution has been the object of increasing
attention. Currently, the chemical composition of microplastics is commonly detected using …

Microplastics, plastic particles with a size smaller than 5 mm, are widely observed in the
global environments and pose a growing threat as they accumulate and affect the …

Aquatic plants, seagrasses, macrophytes, mangroves, and riparian vegetation are
responsible for some of the most important ecosystem services provided on the Earth. Given …

Global estuarine and coastal zones are facing severe microplastics (MPs) pollution. Sulfate
reducers (SRB) and denitrifiers (DNB) are two key functional microorganisms in these …