The growing awareness of environmental issues and the pursuit of sustainable materials
have sparked a substantial surge in research focused on biodegradable materials, including …

Microplastics (MPs) emerge as new contaminants in the marine environment, endangering
both the ecosystem and humans. Plastic weathering increases the bioavailability of MPs to …

This study marked the first exploration of microplastics in marine invertebrates in the Red
Sea Coast of Egypt. 110 individuals from 11 different species, including Bivalvia …

Plastic microbeads in cosmetic products are considered one of the main contributors of
primary microplastic pollution in aquatic environments. To assess the trends of microplastic …

Microplastics (MPs) constitute the majority of marine plastic litter. The pollution caused by
MPs has been categorized as a gradual and persistent crisis, but little is known about its …

Microplastic pollution is a global crisis. This requires a better understanding of microplastic
abundance, distribution, and accumulation to prevent potential risks in the future. However, it …

The Gulf of Suez is a crucial shipping route and a hub for mining and oil drilling operations,
making its area particularly susceptible to the accumulation of marine plastic waste. This …

In this study, we evaluated the pollution in Al Hoceima Bay (Southwestern Mediterranean,
Morocco) by microplastics. Nine stations were investigated in 2019, 2020, and 2021, using …

The circular bio-based economy offers great untapped potential for the food industry as
possible valuable products and energy can be recovered from food waste. This can promote …

This perspective will focus for the first time on the occurrence and potential transport
pathways of MPs within the MENA region. The delivery mechanism of MPs and …