Microplastics pollution is major threat to ecosystems and is impacting abiotic and biotic
components. Microplastics are diverse and highly complex contaminants that transport other …

The ubiquitous use of microplastics and their release into the environment especially the
water bodies by anthropogenic/industrial activities are the major resources for microplastic …

Wearing face masks is a fundamental prevention and control measure to limit the spread of
COVID-19. The universal use and improper disposal of single-use face masks are raising …

Microplastic pollution is a rising environmental issue worldwide. Microplastics can provide a
niche for the microbiome, especially for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could increase …

Microplastics (MPs) have been detected in atmosphere, soil, and water and have been
characterized as contaminants of emerging concern. When exposed to these environments …

Constant exposure to plastics particulates has raised concerns against human health,
particularly when it comes to birth outcomes. The present study explores the first appraisal of …

Microorganisms colonizing the surfaces of microplastics form a plastisphere in the
environment, which captures miscellaneous substances. The plastisphere, owning to its …

Abstract Microplastic Particles (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants widely found in aquatic
ecosystems. Although MPs are mostly retained in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), a …

This study aimed to investigate the combined decomposition of polystyrene (PS)
microplastics using three bacterial cultures: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Bacillus …

Plastics–microorganism interactions have aroused growing environmental and ecological
concerns. However, previous studies concentrated mainly on the direct interactions and paid …