Polymeric wastes are among the current major environmental problems due to potential
pollution and contamination. Within the spectrum of polymeric waste, microplastics (MPs) …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become an important global
environmental issue due to their widespread contamination in the environment. This review …

The production of plastic is still increasing globally, which has led to an increasing number
of plastic particles in the environment. Nanoplastics (NPs) can penetrate the blood-brain …

Larvae of some insect species (Coleoptera and Lepidoptera) can consume and biodegrade
synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and …

Abstract Micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) have sparked growing public and scientific concerns
as emerging pollutants in recent decades, due to their small size and potential for significant …

Chironomids inhabit freshwater benthic ecosystems which are prone to microplastic
contamination. This work aimed at understanding the factors and mechanisms influencing …

Microplastics could be grazed by marine organisms and possibly transferred to higher
trophic levels along the microbial loop. Due to their size and capacity to concentrate heavy …

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Systematic Transition to a New Generation of Bioplastics Next Article in Journal Graphene …

A future without plastic is difficult to imagine. Plastics are ubiquitous in every aspect of our
lives, including cosmetics, clothing, packaging, toys, furniture, pigments, and carpets …

Polystyrene (PS) is one of the main synthetic polymers produced around the world, and it is
present in the composition of a wide variety of single-use objects. When released into the …