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Assessing Microplastic Pollution in Indian Lake Ecosystems: A Mini Review
The inaugural microplastic study on Indian lakes, conducted in 2017, marked a significant milestone in addressing the emerging issue of microplastic...
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Microplastic contamination in bathing areas in the Central Amazon, Itacoatiara, Brazil
Due to the visible abundance of plastic improperly disposed of in the environment, the number of investigations has increased worldwide in different...
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Bibliometric review on microplastic contamination in the Pacific Alliance countries
Microplastics, capable of absorbing persistent organic compounds, heavy metals, and emerging pollutants, are of global concern due to their potential...
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Microplastic pollution in Kolavai Lake, Tamil Nadu, India: quantification of plankton-sized microplastics in the surface water of lake
The prevalence of microplastics (MP) (< 5 mm) in aquatic habitats has recently raised concerns owing to their influence on humans and aquatic...
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Microplastic Ingestion by Fish in a Neotropical Reservoir: Effects of Reservoir Dynamics and Fish Traits
Microplastic contamination poses a major threat in freshwaters, and rivers are considered sinks and pathways of plastic pollution to different...
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Effect of urbanization and water quality on microplastic distribution in Conceição Lagoon watershed, Brazil
Urbanization in watersheds leads to the introduction of sources of microplastics and other pollutants in water bodies. However, the effect of...
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Microplastic migration in porous media at various scales: a review
Migration of microplastics in porous media is an important, yet overlooked phenomenon because most microplastic research has focused mainly on...
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Microplastic in freshwater ecosystem: bioaccumulation, trophic transfer, and biomagnification
Plastic wastes in the environment ultimately reach to the aquatic habitats and become available to aquatic organisms. The pathway of microplastic in...
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A proposed reporting framework for microplastic-metal mixtures research, with emphasis on environmental considerations known to influence metals
In recent years, there has been an increase in research to understand the consequences of microplastic contamination. A subset of this research...
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Microplastic Contamination of the Seawater in the Hamsilos Bay of the Southern Black Sea
The marine ecosystem is severely threatened by microplastics. The entire marine environment of the Black Sea is contaminated with both macro- and...
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Microplastic Pollution: Harmful Effects and Possible Bioremediation Strategies
Ecosystems on land and in the sea are now being threatened by Microplastic (MP) pollution. It is numerous, persistent in the environment, and...
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Microplastic Composition, Load and Removal Efficiency from Wastewater Treatment Plants Discharging into Orontes River
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are the last stop for microplastic particles generated by anthropogenic activities before they enter the aquatic...
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Applications of mathematical modelling for assessing microplastic transport and fate in water environments: a comparative review
Microplastics in the environment are considered complex pollutants as they are chemical and corrosive-resistant, non-biodegradable and ubiquitous....
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Microplastic abundance, distribution, and diversity in water and sediments along a subtropical river system
Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments has been a ubiquitous concern in recent years, owing to their rapid production combined with poor...
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Anthropogenically impacted lake catchments in Denmark reveal low microplastic pollution
Microplastics have been detected in lake environments globally, including in remote regions. Agricultural and populated areas are known to congregate...
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Microplastic Pollution in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau: Current State and Future Perspectives
Microplastic pollution is now pervasive in a wide range of environments as a potential threat to organisms and ecosystems. Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, as...
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Biodegradable microplastics interaction with pollutants and their potential toxicity for aquatic biota: a review
The global plastic production has steadily increased from 1.7 million tons in 1950 to over 400 million tons in 2022, with about 60% of plastic...
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Current patterns and trends of microplastic pollution in the marine environment: A bibliometric analysis
Microplastics are pervasive in the natural environment and pose a growing concern for global health. Plastic waste in marine environments has emerged...
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Understanding microplastic pollution of marine ecosystem: a review
Microplastics are emerging as prominent pollutants across the globe. Oceans are becoming major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is...
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Microplastic in Sediments and Ingestion Rates in Three Edible Bivalve Mollusc Species in a Southern Philippine Estuary
Plastics are now a major environmental concern worldwide with their widespread contamination and accumulation. Microplastic particle (< 5 mm) is an...
