Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are known to be one of the main and most important
sources of microplastics discharge into the environment. Although the occurrence and …

Pollution by microplastics is of increasing concern due to their ubiquitous presence in most
biological and environmental media, their potential toxicity and their ability to carry other …

Antibiotics have extensively been applied to rescue a great number of lives through
prevention and treatment of contagious diseases and infections. They are either natural or …

In recent years, microplastics have attracted a lot of attention due to their excessive spread
in the environment, especially in aquatic ecosystems. By sorbing metal nanoparticles on …

The vast amount of plastic waste emitted into the environment is of increasing concern
because there is mounting evidence for various toxic effects of microplastics on living …

This literature review was conducted to collect present data on microplastics pollution in
Iran's ecosystems. Most of the studies performed in aquatic environment were conducted in …

Accumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in fish tissues is an important factor in monitoring the
health and safety of aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, fish are important parts of aquatic …

Background: There is little information about the trace elements (TEs) concentrations in the
muscle tissue of Caspian kutum (Rutilus kutu m) in the South Caspian Sea. Methods: A total …

Background: The Caspian Sea is surrounded by Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Iran,
Turkmenistan, and Russia. Rutilus kutum is a highly steamed fish species caught from the …

Abstract Caspian kutum, Rutilus kutum Kamensky 1901, is a commercially important fish
species in the southern basins of the Caspian Sea. In spite of the popularity and …