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Utilization of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Wastes in Construction Materials: Conventional and Foam Concretes
Plastic pollution is one of the problems of greatest concern of our times. Plastic has been used since around the year 1950. But, the convenience and...
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Novel silver-morphine-functionalized polypropylene (AgPP-mrp) nanocomposite for the degradation of dye removal by multivariate optimization approach
As a novel adsorbent, an opioid silver-morphine-functionalized polypropylene was synthesized through a one-pot reaction at room temperature and...
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Impact of a nanofiltration system on microplastic contamination in Geneva groundwater (Switzerland)
Microplastics (MPs) have been observed in the oceans, fresh waters, karstic water and remote water bodies. However, little is known on groundwater...
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Microplastics pollution in the rivers, its source, and impact on aquatic life: a review
Microplastic contamination of lakes and rivers is an emerging environmental issue. Sources, environmental fate, in-situ behaviour, concentration and...
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Food chain microplastics contamination and impact on human health: a review
Microplastics have been recently detected in many environmental media and living organisms, yet their transfer and toxicity to humans are poorly...
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Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Aquatic Environment
Microplastics and nanoplastics have emerged as pressing environmental pollutants as a consequence of their ubiquitous presence and potential adverse...
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Impact of coronavirus pandemic litters on microfiber pollution—effect of personal protective equipment and disposable face masks
Coronavirus Pandemic is the current biggest challenge against humanity. Apart from the personal health issues and higher mortality by the...
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Microplastic contamination in soils of urban allotment gardens (Toruń, Poland)
PurposeThe study of microplastics (MPs) in soils is one of the most important contemporary challenges as they negatively influence soil properties...
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Microplastics in surface water of Laguna de Bay: first documented evidence on the largest lake in the Philippines
The pollution of aquatic systems by microplastics is a well-known environmental problem. However, limited studies have been conducted in freshwater...
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Microplastic Pollution in Shellfish Aquaculture: Occurrence, Impact, and Possible Remedies
Microplastic (MP) contamination, which originated from anthropogenic activities, is one of the environmental challenges posing a threat to...
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Microplastic (MP) occurrence in pelagic and demersal fishes of Gujarat, northwest coast of India
Microplastics (MPs) are globally observed in marine as well as freshwater habitats, and laboratory studies have shown that marine organisms can...
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Challenges in the Analysis of Micro- and Nanoplastics
A wide range of techniques are available for micro(nano)plastics recovery and identification in the marine environment and in soils. The...
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Analysis of the environmental impact using the waste reduction algorithm in polypropylene production by applying grade transitions strategies in Colombia
The global manufacturing sector faces a significant challenge about minimizing environmental impacts without witnessing the adverse effects on the...
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Presence of microplastics in estuarine environment: a case study from Kavvayi and Kumbla backwaters of Malabar Coast, Kerala, India
Microplastics (MPs) are gaining global attention in recent years due to its widespread distribution and potential health impacts. The present study...
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Microplastic contamination of packaged spirulina products
Microplastic (MP) contamination in commercially sold spirulina products has not been previously investigated. In this study, 29 spirulina samples in...
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Occurrence and Distribution Characteristics of Microplastics in Surface Water of China: a Review
As an emerging contaminant, microplastics (MPs) have caused global environmental pollution and become the focus of current research. This research...
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Leaching of triphenyl phosphate and tri-n-butyl phosphate from polystyrene microplastics: influence of plastic properties and simulated digestive fluids
Microplastics have gained considerable attention as a growing environmental problem owing to their potential to serve as vectors for harmful...
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Alkaline extraction yields a higher number of microplastics in forest canopy leaves: implication for microplastic storage
Airborne microplastics are a type of suspended particulate matter less than 100 µm in size. They have drawn attention recently due to their potential...
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Impact of microplastics on soil (physical and chemical) properties, soil biological properties/soil biota, and response of plants to it: a review
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as a widespread environmental contaminant, raising growing concerns about their impact on terrestrial ecosystems....
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Raman spectroscopy for microplastic detection in water sources: a systematic review
The increasing demand and use of plastics in our daily lives have caused an increase in microplastics (MPs) concentration in water bodies. Increasing...
