2025 June - 20 articles
This paper addresses the growing concern surrounding microplastic pollution, particularly within the textile industry, and the associated potential health risks linked to the inhalation and ingestion of microplastic particles. Microplastics, defined...
Micro and nanoplastics, pervasive environmental pollutants, pose significant threats to ecosystems and human health, necessitating urgent research and innovative solutions. Several research groups have investigated the uptake of synthetic microplasti...
Previously, we reported that microplastic volatile organic compounds are present within the Chrysaora chesapeakei of Chesapeake Bay, MD. In this study, we report the presence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) on the hydrophobic surface of mi...
The concentration of microplastics [300–5000 µm] in the surface water of the Mayotte lagoon, Western Indian Ocean, was measured over two snapshot campaigns conducted during the dry and rainy seasons. The concentration in the surface water...
Density separation using a wet method is the standard technique for extracting microplastics (MPs) from coastal sediments. However, the 2021 Japanese submarine volcanic eruption introduced substantial pumice into these sediments, complicating the pro...
The increase in the human population has created pressure, due to the high consumption of natural resources, to meet basic needs. Poor waste management resulting from human activities has caused plastics to become pollutants that are present around t...
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a growing environmental concern, particularly in marine ecosystems. This study investigated the presence and effects of MPs in the common dentex (Dentex dentex), a commercially and ecologically important species in the...
The focus in microplastic research has shifted from marine ecosystems towards freshwater ecosystems. Still, most studies are based on small sample numbers, both spatially and temporally. Little is known about the spatiotemporal variability of micropl...
Riverbed sediments act as potential retention reservoirs or transport corridors for microplastic particles (MPs) from river water to groundwater. Vertical concentration profiles of MPs, together with river water and groundwater analysis, provide insi...
Microplastic (MP) occurrence is a growing concern in environmental research, with significant attention focused on its presence in various ecosystems worldwide. While much research has centered on large lakes and water bodies, remote alpine lakes rem...
Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are an emerging global environmental and health concern due to their pervasive presence in aquatic ecosystems. This systematic review synthesizes data on the distribution, shapes, m...
This review article aims to highlight the potential harm caused by microplastics (MPs) in different organs and systems and underscore the need for further investigation into their action mechanisms. MPs, such as polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyet...
Plastic pollution has become a critical environmental issue, with vast amounts of plastic waste accumulating in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Plastic pollution poses significant risks to biodiversity by introducing toxic chemicals and disruptin...
Microplastics (MPs) have been extensively studied in the marine environment, but reliable data on their sources and pathways in freshwater ecosystems, which are the main sources of such pollutants, are still limited. In this study, we investigated th...
Detecting microplastics (MPs) in marine organisms is vital for understanding the ecological impact of MP pollution. Free-living marine nematodes, key players in benthic ecosystems, are often employed as bioindicators because of their sensitivity to e...
Microplastics have emerged as a global environmental concern due to their widespread presence and potential effects on ecosystems. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a critical role in mitigating the release of microplastics into the environmen...
The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) is of growing concern for both the scientific community and the public. Contemporary research increasingly focuses on ecosystem transformation and global climate change. We conducted a literature review,...
Cretan Graviera cheese is one of Greece’s most prized cheeses and holds a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. For years, food packaging migration has been a key concern in food and health sciences, with plastics like low-density polye...
Nanoplastics and microplastics in agricultural systems have raised significant concerns due to their effects on plant health and potential risks to human consumption. This review examined these pollutants’ origins, behavior, and impacts in agri...
Biscayne Bay in southeastern Florida, USA, has experienced dramatic ecological declines due to pollution. The Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration will deliver water from a canal adjacent to coastal mangroves, intercepting p...
