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Zhang, L., Zhang, Z. L., Liu, X., & Tian, Z. (2026) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2026.109171 · Cited by 1

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Microplastics as carriers of environmental contaminants: Implications for human exposure, toxicokinetics, and health risk

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Surface Oxidation and Defect Formation Under Five Photoaging Regimes Enhance Cd2+ and Pb2+ Adsorption by Polyethylene and Polyvinyl Chloride Microplastics

Gong, Y., Liu, L., Guo, Y., & Liu, P. (2026) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules31183181 · Cited by 1

Microplastic Pollution, A Threat to Human Health: A Case Study at Thoothukudi, South India

Selvam, S., & Muthukumar, P. (2023) · BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks · doi:10.2174/9789815165104123010009 · Cited by 1

Bioplastic as an Alternative to Microplastic

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Plastisphere: Marine Microbial Assemblages for Biodegradation of Microplastics

Wani, A. K., Naqash, N., Akhtar, N., Mir, T. U. G., Mir, B. A., & Singh, R. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-0676-1_6 · Cited by 1

Threatening the Near–Threatened: Microplastics in Jerdon's Catfish (Mystus malabaricus), Endemic to the Global Biodiversity Hotspot, the Western Ghats of India

Kumkar, P., Verma, C. R., Lexa, M., Gosavi, S. M., Kharat, S. S., & Kalous, L. (2025) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-025-07914-2 · Cited by 1

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Manzoor, S., & Singh, R. (2022) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1892051/v1 · Cited by 1

WITHDRAWN: Microplastic accumulation in aquatic insects of different feeding guilds collected from wastewater in Sohag Governorate, EgyptPreprint

Khdre, A. M., Ramadan, S. A., Ashry, A., & Alaraby, M. (2022) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-2124413/v1 · Cited by 1

Microplastics and Climate Change: Unveiling Ecological Impacts and Addressing Research GapsPreprint

Jiménez, A. N. (2024) · Preprints.org · doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1332.v2 · Cited by 1

Mapping Plastic Pollution in the Amite Watershed, Louisiana

Divan, G. (2021) · doi:10.31390/gradschool_theses.5371

Microplastics Not Only Allow a Free Ride for Bivalent Zinc But Also Alter its Toxic Effect on Chlorella Vulgaris in WaterPreprint

Li, Y., Liu, S., Ji, Z., Sun, J., & Liu, X. (2022) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4151609

Weathering of Microplastics and Their Effects on the Transport and Retention of Cadmium in Coastal Soil Saturated with SeawaterPreprint

Cao, X., Ren, Z., Gui, X., Xu, X., Zhao, L., & Qiu, H. (2022) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4145319

Effects of Different Polystyrene Concentrations on the Bioaccumulation of As, Cd, and Pb in Ruditapes PhilippinarumPreprint

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WITHDRAWN: Microplastic accumulation in aquatic insects of different feeding guilds collected from wastewater in Sohag Governorate, EgyptPreprint

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Nanoplastic Sources, Characterization, Ecological Impact, Remediation and Policies

Sarkar, A., Sarmah, D., & Baruah, S. (2023) · Environmental chemistry for a sustainable world · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-36351-1_10

Spectroscopic techniques for pollutants identification in water-a review

Rani, R., Munjal, N., & Kamboj, U. (2023) · AIP conference proceedings · doi:10.1063/5.0162713

Status of Microplastic Pollution in Natural Water Bodies

Prakash, S. (2023) · BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks · doi:10.2174/9789815165104123010008

Microplastic as a Multiple Stressor

Bhardwaj, S., Sharma, D., Verma, T., & Kapoor, D. (2023) · BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks · doi:10.2174/9789815165104123010010

Distribution of Microplastics in Man-made Water Bodies

Singh, S. P., & Rani, R. (2023) · BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks · doi:10.2174/9789815165104123010013

UNVEILING THE POTENTIAL OF METAGENOMICS FOR ERADICATING MICROPLASTICS FROM DRINKING WATER

SATHYA, K. G. T. A. (2024) · International Journal of Nature Science. · doi:10.51470/ijns.2024.01.02.20

Identification and Quantification of Microplastics Released During Actual Use of Disposable CupsPreprint

Du, S., Wu, L., Wu, X., & Tao, F. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4839234

Marine Pollution Bulletin Beach Wrack as a Potential Microplastic Hot-Spot in the South-Eastern Baltic Sea EnvironmentPreprint

Sabaliauskaitė, V., Balčiūnas, A., Rubavičiūtė, R., Iamshchikov, E., Pinto, L. M., Tiškus, E., & Kataržytė, M. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4898921

Optimizing Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Matrix Composites via Stir Casting for Automobile Applications

Arangarajan, M., Kaliappan, S., Jayaraman, P., Kumar, A., Arulmurugan, S., & Maranan, R. (2024) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202455601026

A Comparative Analysis of ANN and taguchi for Enhancing Predictive modelling and optimisation for Al-Base Metal Matrix Composites reinforced with nanoparticles of SiC

Malladi, A., Mothilal, T., Kaliappan, S., Polisetty, L. K., Muthukannan, M., & Maranan, R. (2024) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202455601024

Microplastics and Climate Change: Unveiling Ecological Impacts and Addressing Research GapsPreprint

Jiménez, A. N. (2024) · Preprints.org · doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1332.v1

Application of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Microplastic Identification

Mali, D. D., Nivrutti, S. S., & Gadekar, M. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-74399-3_8

Applications of Raman spectroscopy technology in the detection of new pollutants in coastal zone

Guo, T., Zhang, F., Li, J., Deng, J., & Luan, T. (2025) · Chinese Science Bulletin (Chinese Version) · doi:10.1360/tb-2025-0070

Contaminação Microplástica EM Peixes E Macroinvertebrados De Rios Neotropicais EM Regiões AgrícolasPreprint

dos Santos, T., Morrone, A. R., da Silva, D. A., Skupien, F. L., Cabrera, L. D. C., Papaléo, R. M., & Reynalte‐Tataje, D. A. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5253225

Microplastics (MPs) and Antimicrobial Resistance Gene (ARG) Dissemination: Impacts on Ecosystem Sustainability

Ajayakumar, A., Surendran, S. C., Naika, H. R., & Madikonda, A. K. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-4978-5_10

Micro-Nanoplastics Promote Viral Survival and Infectivity in Aquatic Systems: A Case Study of Bacteriophage D1Preprint

Wang, Y., Li, J., Wang, Z., & Liu, X. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5378305

Effects of Micro/Nanoplastics on Physicochemical Properties and Cadmium-Sorption Capacity of Pig-Bone BiocharPreprint

Yang, Y., Du, Y., Xiong, M., Xiao, Y., & Yang, S. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5405512

Biomass-derived functional carbon materials for the removal of environmental pollutants

Zeng, C., & Jiang, Z. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-33339-2.00008-3

Environmental Reactivity of PET Microplastics as Vectors for Toxic Metals in Aquatic SystemsPreprint

Weissmannová, H. D., Sinčáková, L., Leszkowová, E., & Longová, L. (2025) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-7710311/v1

Bioremediation of microplastics in different water systems

Mujtaba, G., Qayyum, H., Khan, H., Ullah, A., Shah, M. U. H., Hasnain, S. M. W. U., Daud, M., Abidin, M. Z., & Abdullah, B. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-33829-8.00004-x

Impact of micro/nanoplastics and copollutant complexes on the environment

Alaraby, M., Abass, D., Velázquez, A., Hernández, A., & Marcos, R. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-24782-8.00017-0

Vineyard footprint revealed by honey bees used as sentinels for organic and inorganic pollutants in contrasted environmentsPreprint

Tison, L., Franc, C., Burkart, L., Larrue, C., Grosgeorge, C., Dalix, T., Rusch, A., Provost, G. L., de Revel, G., & Thiéry, D. (2025) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.64898/2025.12.16.694429

The Interaction of Toxic Chemicals with Micro/Nanoplastics

Palencia, M., García-Quintero, A., Saikia, R., & Libreros, K. H. (2026) · Advanced structured materials · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-10749-7_5

Impact of Microplastics on Copper Electrodeposition: Morphological and Electrochemical Insights

Giovani, C., Giurlani, W., Tonelli, M., Sforzi, L., Bonini, M., Cincinelli, A., Martellini, T., & Innocenti, M. (2026) · Microplastics · doi:10.3390/microplastics5010007

Effects of micro/nanoplastics on physicochemical properties and cadmium(II)-sorption capacity of pig-bone biochar

Yang, Y., Du, Y., Xiong, M., Yang, S., & Xiao, Y. (2026) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2026.104753

Quantifying surface topography helps reveal the combined effects of microplastics UV-aging and organic matter on trace metal adsorption in seawater.

Vukosav, P., Rapljenović, A., Geček, S., Vukosav, I., & Cuculić, V. (2026) · Marine Pollution Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.120276

Co-transport of antimony with pristine/reduced PBAT microplastics in porous media: Insights into transport forms and interfacial interaction

Wang, B., Fei, J., Zhu, C., Xu, D., Sun, H., Jiang, Y., Wang, J., & Yin, X. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.174627

Vegetable-Borne Microplastics: Evidence, Uncertainties, and a Research Agenda for Food-Chain Risk Assessment

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