Effects of COVID-19 on coastal and marine environments: Aggravated microplastic pollution, improved air quality, and future perspective

Y Han, X Gu, C Lin, M He, Y Wang - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic during 2020–2023 has wrought adverse impacts on
coastal and marine environments. This study conducts a comprehensive review of the …

Waste to sustainable energy based on TENG technology: A comprehensive review

AA Ahmed, TF Qahtan, TO Owolabi… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The generation of waste materials is an inevitable byproduct of various human and
ecological activities. Inadequate management of waste materials can have detrimental …

Protective personal equipment on coastal environments: Identifying key drivers at a global scale

DF Rangel, LL Costa, VV Ribeiro… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The contamination of coastal ecosystems by personal protective equipment (PPE) emerged
as a significant concern immediately following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic by …

Microplastics from face mask impairs sperm motility

Z Lin, Z Li, S Ji, HS Lo, B Billah, A Sharmin, W Lui… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented plastic pollution from single-used
personal protective equipment (PPE), especially face masks, in coastal and marine …

Presence of Microplastics in the Vaquita Marina Protection Zone in Baja California, Mexico

AA Cruz-Salas, JC Alvarez-Zeferino, J Tapia-Fuentes… - Microplastics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microplastics (MP) have been evidenced in marine and coastal areas worldwide, including
the Gulf of California in Mexico, where the Vaquita Marina refuge area is located, which in …

Biowaste Sea Shells‐Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator: Sustainable Approach for Efficient Mechanical Energy Harvesting

LS Vikram, S Potu, DP Kasireddi AK… - Energy … - Wiley Online Library
Waste‐to‐energy research is crucial for reducing environmental pollution and achieving a
greener planet. Among many waste‐to‐energy technologies, triboelectric nanogenerators …