Trojan horse in the intestine: a review on the biotoxicity of microplastics combined environmental contaminants
With the reported ability of microplastics (MPs) to act as “Trojan horses” carrying other
environmental contaminants, the focus of researches has shifted from their ubiquitous …
environmental contaminants, the focus of researches has shifted from their ubiquitous …
Microplastic-associated pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in environment
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 …
water bodies by anthropogenic/industrial activities are the major resources for microplastic …
Enrichment and dissemination of bacterial pathogens by microplastics in the aquatic environment
Microplastic pollution and associated impacts in the aquatic environment are spreading at
an alarming rate worldwide. Plastic waste is increasing in the environment, and …
an alarming rate worldwide. Plastic waste is increasing in the environment, and …
Microplastics influence the fate of antibiotics in freshwater environments: Biofilm formation and its effect on adsorption behavior
S He, J Tong, W Xiong, Y Xiang, H Peng… - Journal of hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are substrates available for biofilms colonization in natural water
environments. The biofilms formation may enhance the ability of MPs to adsorb harmful …
environments. The biofilms formation may enhance the ability of MPs to adsorb harmful …
Discovering untapped microbial communities through metagenomics for microplastic remediation: recent advances, challenges, and way forward
Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants persisting almost everywhere in the
environment. With the increase in anthropogenic activities, MP accumulation is increasing …
environment. With the increase in anthropogenic activities, MP accumulation is increasing …
[HTML][HTML] Foodborne pathogens in the plastisphere: Can microplastics in the food chain threaten microbial food safety?
R Tavelli, M Callens, C Grootaert, MF Abdallah… - Trends in Food Science …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Microplastics (MPs) contaminate the global marine and terrestrial
ecosystems. This environmental contamination can enter the food chain, with MPs found in …
ecosystems. This environmental contamination can enter the food chain, with MPs found in …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics as vectors of chemical contaminants and biological agents in freshwater ecosystems: Current knowledge status and future perspectives
Microplastics (MPs) are becoming ubiquitous, and their environmental fate is becoming an
issue of concern. Our review aims to synthesize current knowledge status and provide future …
issue of concern. Our review aims to synthesize current knowledge status and provide future …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial pioneers of plastic colonisation in coastal seawaters
Plastics, when entering the environment, are immediately colonised by microorganisms.
This modifies their physico-chemical properties as well as their transport and fate in natural …
This modifies their physico-chemical properties as well as their transport and fate in natural …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying the importance of plastic pollution for the dissemination of human pathogens: The challenges of choosing an appropriate 'control'material
Discarded plastic wastes in the environment are serious challenges for sustainable waste
management and for the delivery of environmental and public health. Plastics in the …
management and for the delivery of environmental and public health. Plastics in the …
Microplastics act as a carrier for wastewater-borne pathogenic bacteria in sewage
Microplastic pollution, a pressing global environmental problem, has a severe impact on
both aquatic ecosystems and public health worldwide. Due to the small size of microplastics …
both aquatic ecosystems and public health worldwide. Due to the small size of microplastics …