Microplastics, Volume 4, Issue 3

Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as persistent pollutants in urban freshwater ecosystems, yet their vertical distribution in stream sediments remains underexplored. This study investigated MPs at 5 cm and 10 cm depths across 17 sites in Branch Brook...

Micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) particles are constantly formed through plastic fragmentation by sunlight, friction, or oxidation. MNPs potentialize health risks when entering the human body by ingestion, infusion, inhalation, and skin absorption. Still...

Microplastic (MP) contamination in riverine systems poses a growing environmental challenge, and their spatial and temporal variability complicates proper assessments. This study investigated MP concentrations (≥10 µm) across three German ri...

The climbing perch, Anabas testudineus, is one of the most widely distributed freshwater amphibious fishes in South and Southeast Asia, inhabiting both natural and artificial water bodies polluted by plastic waste. Current mesocosm experimental study...

There is limited research that addresses microplastics (MPs) contamination on the surfaces of fruits and vegetables. This study quantifies and characterizes MPs on the surface of tomatoes, apples, grapes, and cucumbers purchased from three markets (A...

Human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment and their potential health effects are of growing public interest. Regarding water, that interest grows because multiple studies found MNPs in different matrices including tap and bo...

Biodegradable plastics are increasingly proposed as environmentally friendly alternatives for disposable dishes or glasses in addition to their more conventional uses as foils and in bags. If produced from certified degradable materials, such items a...

The growth in the production and use of biodegradable plastics, positioned as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional polymers, has led to an increase in their distribution in the environment. However, in conditions other than industri...

The increasing presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in environmental matrices presents substantial analytical challenges due to their small size and chemical diversity. This study introduces a novel enzymatic biosensor based on the...

Plastic pollution represents a persistent global issue, with catastrophic effects on ecosystems. Due to unique properties, these synthetic materials do not break down into biodegradable compounds when naturally dispersed, but degrade into smaller fra...