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The convergence of global plastic pollution and antimicrobial resistance crises has intensified concerns about the role of microplastics (MPs) in disseminating antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in marine environments. This review synthesizes the mec...

The settling and rising of spherical microplastic particles with different Reynolds numbers, $Re$, were studied using a fully coupled large eddy simulation–discrete element method (LES-DEM) model, where the particles were treated using the immers...

The toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics in aquatic life is well documented, yet limited information is available on their effects in humans; moreover, most in vitro nanotoxicology studies rely on cancer cells. This study examined the effects of prist...

Data on microplastic contamination in pristine caves are rare, thus limiting our understanding of its pervasiveness in intact underground ecosystems. Here, we quantified microplastics in sediments from two newly discovered, extremely remote caves (Ma...

Microplastics spread through the environment in various ways. Inland waters are an ideal medium for their dispersal, as they collect pollutants from various sources and transport them over long distances. From there, microplastics can enter the marin...

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are a new type of pollutant that are widely present in terrestrial ecosystems due to agricultural plastics, sludge use, deposition, and litter degradation. Plants can absorb them through the soil and atmosphere, with ad...

Development of novel methods for the separation, characterization, and analysis of microplastics is an urgent task. Countercurrent chromatography (CCC) has been proven to be an efficient method for the separation and preconcentration of microplastics...

Plastic has transitioned rapidly from a revolutionary material to a global environmental concern, primarily due to mismanagement. Synthetic polymers have quickly gained widespread use due to their versatility, durability, and affordability. However,...

Microplastic (MP) pollution poses an emerging environmental concern, yet current methods for isolation and quantification are often time-consuming, costly, and poorly adapted to real-world variability. In this study, a workflow for the preparation, f...

Plastic microbeads, widely incorporated into personal care and cleansing products, have emerged as a pervasive contaminant in freshwater systems, including in North America. Historical estimates indicate that North American consumers alone contribute...

Atmospheric deposition of microplastics (MPs) contributes to the contamination of both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Roads show high MP deposition, yet the factors influencing the deposition rate and characteristics (polymer types and sizes)...

The toxic effects of soil heavy metals and microplastics on plants have been extensively documented, with some researchers having conducted studies exploring the combination of these two factors. Preliminary findings indicate that their combined acti...

Microplastic (MP) contamination along coastlines is a globally recognized environmental concern. This paper investigates the seasonal and cross-shore distribution of large and small microplastics (LMPs and SMPs) at four sites along the Ferrara coast...

Nanoplastics (NPs) pose significant risks due to their small size and ability to penetrate biological tissues. However, the molecular pathways and cellular mechanisms affected by NP exposure in marine teleosts remain poorly understood, especially in...

The study investigates the presence of emerging contaminants in a river within a watershed located in the Brazilian semiarid region, specifically within the Caatinga biome, emphasizing the importance of environmental monitoring in areas that have his...

Plastic pollution is a major global challenge, especially nanoplastics (NPs) emerging as harmful pollutants due to their small size, reactivity, and persistence in ecosystems. Among them, cigarette butts composed of cellulose acetate (CA) are one of...

The global proliferation of plastics and their degradation into microplastics (<5 mm) have created a pervasive environmental crisis with severe ecological and human health consequences. Despite the exponential growth in microplastic research over...

Microplastics (MPs) are recognised as emerging vectors for hydrophobic organic contaminants in aquatic environments due to their relatively large surface area and the diversity of their polymer chemistries compositions. This study investigates the so...

Microplastics is a new, open access, peer-reviewed journal from MDPI that has just completed its fourth year of publication (2025) [...]

Microplastics (MPs) are considered to be dominant agents responsible for serious contamination in environmental and biological systems. Despite a huge increase in research on these contaminants, there are still considerable uncertainties and progress...

Microplastics (MPs) have been attracting considerable interest in recent years due to their ubiquitous existence and accumulation within different systems and ecosystems. Moreover, their presence in electroplating baths involves a more serious challe...

Subsurface deposition determines whether soils, aquifers, or ocean sediment represent a sink or temporary reservoir for microplastics. Deposition is generally studied by applying the Smoluchowski–Levich equation to determine a particle’s...

Microplastics are among the most emerging environmental micro-threats to aquatic ecosystems. Bivalves are filter-feeding benthic organisms and are often considered excellent bioindicators of contamination in aquatic bodies. This study focuses on the...

Lake Kotokel is one of the largest lakes along the eastern shore of Lake Baikal. Increasing anthropogenic pressure combined with climate variability led to a sharp decline in its ecological condition, culminating in an outbreak of Gaff disease in 200...

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are widespread environmental contaminants with documented impacts on human health, particularly on the female reproductive system. Defined as polymeric fragments smaller than 5 mm, MPs (typically ranging fro...

Microplastic pollution is a growing global environmental and public health concern, driven by the increasing production and use of plastics. Due to their ubiquitous presence in the environment, humans and animals may be exposed to micro- and nanoplas...

Plastic pollution, particularly the widespread presence of microplastics, has emerged as a global environmental threat. Conventional plastics are highly resistant to degradation and can persist in ecosystems for decades, posing a serious long-term ri...

The widespread presence of nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment creates a significant and growing concern for global health, with ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact identified as primary exposure pathways. Despite their documented presence in...

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a serious societal concern, posing risks to the environment, human health, and economies. Conventional wastewater treatment processes remove microplastics at various levels from physical removal (primary), biolog...

Microplastic pollution in freshwater systems represents a growing environmental concern, yet the dynamics of microplastic distributions in smaller tributaries like canals/creeks remain understudied. This case study presents an investigation of microp...

Microplastic pollution is a global environmental problem that affects marine and coastal ecosystems, and whose traditional monitoring is often expensive and limited in coverage. In this citizen science project, through the active participation of 26...

Microplastics (MPs) and microfibers (MFs) pose significant environmental hazards, especially in aquatic systems, and are increasingly subject to EU regulatory measures under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals...

Exposure to PM2.5 and its associated micropollutants, including micro- and nanoplastics, has been strongly linked to adverse health effects in humans. The risk posed by micro/nanoplastics can be attributed to the particles themselves and their abilit...

Indonesia is an archipelagic country with many small islands. However, studies on the distribution of plastic waste in coastal areas of small islands are still minimal compared to larger islands. This study aims to identify the types, quantities, and...

Microplastics are one of the most widely studied and concerning contaminants, as they are present in all environmental compartments, especially water bodies. Wastewater treatment plants are one of the most important pathways through which these pollu...

Nowadays, microplastic (MP) pollution has attracted increasing interest from the scientific community. This systematic review investigated the MP concentration in various tissues of five commercial fish species (Engraulis encrasicolus, Boops boops, S...

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging aquatic contaminants that pose environmental and public health risks due to their persistence, ubiquity, and ability to adsorb co-contaminants. This scoping review synthesises findings from 57 e...

Microplastic contamination in milk and dairy products is an emerging public health concern due to the potential transfer of polymer particles into the human diet. This study aims to assess the health risks associated with the presence of five major p...

Microplastics have become a major environmental concern due to their resistance to degradation, wide distribution, and potential uptake by organisms. Conventional mitigation strategies often exhibit limitations in efficiency, reuse, and scalability,...

Microplastics harbor chemical additives and absorb pollutants from the environment. Microplastics pose a human health threat and have been found in nearly all human tissues. The toxicological pathways and physiological effects of microplastic-mediate...

Bacterial biofilms on different types of microplastics in aquatic environments have become an increasing ecological and public health concern. In this context, this study investigated biofilm formation on virgin and aged microplastics under marine co...

The lungs function as the organs responsible for the respiratory system and they are essential for breathing, where any dysfunction can impair the respiratory processes. Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that progresses slowly and is not contagiou...

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are pervasive contaminants infiltrating water, food, and human tissues. The sharp rise in plastic production—with over half manufactured between 2003 and 2022—has heightened concerns about their healt...

The migration of terrestrial microplastics (MPs) into aquatic environments is considered to have negatively affected aquatic ecosystems. However, quantifying terrestrial pathways is challenging because of the diverse sources of MPs. A poorly understo...

Characterizing and enumerating microplastics (MPs) have received considerable attention in recent years. Most attention has focused on major waterways and especially in the water column. However, less is known about MPs in smaller lakes and tributari...

Prized since antiquity in Greek cultural heritage as a fountain of health and healing and nature’s golden nectar, honey remains one of the world’s most valued natural products. Celebrated for its nutritional, therapeutic, and antimicrobia...

This study investigates the impact of using coagulants on the removal of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater and tap water. Before the settling step, coagulants commonly used in water treatment (FeCl₃ or Al₂(SO₄)₃) were added at different concentrati...

Plastics play a pivotal role in various industries owing to their versatility in engineering their physical, mechanical, and chemical properties while exploiting their remarkable durability, light-weight nature, and cost-effectiveness. Yet, their wid...

Plastics have become a ubiquitous feature of modern life, with their presence continually increasing. This widespread use has led to the global proliferation of plastics, including contamination of aquatic environments. This review focuses on micropl...

Microplastics (MP) are particles under 5 mm that are widespread in the environment and can harm aquatic life by accumulating pollutants. Understanding their distribution and the effects of urbanization and seasonality is key to assessing their impact...