Plastics in soil: Analytical methods and possible sources

Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean

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Lost at sea: where is all the plastic?

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Organic matter and water-stable aggregates in soils

TISDALL, J. M., & OADES, J. M. (1982) · Journal of Soil Science · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2389.1982.tb01755.x · Cited by 6,267

Accumulation and fragmentation of plastic debris in global environments

Barnes, D. K. A., Galgani, F., Thompson, R. C., & Barlaz, M. (2009) · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences · doi:10.1098/rstb.2008.0205 · Cited by 6,126

Microplastics in the marine environment: a review of the methods used for identification and quantification

Hidalgo-Ruz, V., Gutow, L., Thompson, R. C., & Thiel, M. (2012) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es2031505 · Cited by 5,440

The contentious nature of soil organic matter

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Accumulation of Microplastic on Shorelines Woldwide: Sources and Sinks

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The Physical Impacts of Microplastics on Marine Organisms: A Review

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Microplastics in Freshwater and Terrestrial Environments: Evaluating the Current Understanding to Identify the Knowledge Gaps and Future Research Priorities

Horton, A. A., Walton, A., Spurgeon, D. J., Lahive, E., & Svendsen, C. (2017) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.01.190 · Cited by 3,756

Insights into microplastics in the soil environment: Migration, biodegradation, toxicity and risk assessment

Dong, Y., Qiao, Y., & Lin, H. (2024) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.07.002 · Cited by 17

From the Environment to Molecular Interactions of Nanoplastics: Unraveling the Neurotoxic Impacts and the Implications in Neurodegenerative Processes

Urani, C., Barbieri, R., Alloisio, S., & Tesauro, M. (2024) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app14167280 · Cited by 16

The role of Sod-2 in different types of neuronal damage and behavioral changes induced by polystyrene nanoplastics in Caenorhabditis elegans

Chen, J., Chen, C., Luo, Z., Jin, X., Chen, Y., Wu, Q., Gong, Z., Yang, J., Jiang, S., Lin, S., et al. (2024) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117416 · Cited by 16

Microplastics in Turkish coastal lagoons: Unveiling the hidden threat to wetland ecosystems

Gündoğdu, S., Çevik, C., Terzi̇, Y., Gedik, K., Büyükdeveci, F., & Öztürk, R. Ç. (2025) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126351 · Cited by 17

Maize Straw Strip Mulching as a Replacement for Plastic Film Mulching in Maize Production in a Semiarid Region

Lan, X., Chai, S., Coulter, J. A., Cheng, H., Chang, L., Huang, C., Li, R., Chai, Y., Li, Y., Ma, J., et al. (2020) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su12156273 · Cited by 16

The dissemination of antibiotics and their corresponding resistance genes in treated effluent-soil-crops continuum, and the effect of barriers

Seyoum, M. M., Obayomi, O., Bernstein, N., Williams, C. F., & Gillor, O. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151525 · Cited by 16

Evaluating additive release from conventional and biodegradable mulch films

Scopetani, C., Bellabarba, A., Selvolini, G., Martellini, T., Viti, C., & Cincinelli, A. (2025) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179294 · Cited by 15

Microplastics in the Environment: A Review Linking Pathways to Sustainable Separation Techniques

Zeng, L., Li, L. T., Xiao, J., Zhou, P., Han, X., Shen, B., & Dai, L. Y. (2025) · Separations · doi:10.3390/separations12040082 · Cited by 18

Macro- and microplastics in composts from municipal solid waste industrial composting Plants in Uganda

Okori, F., Schwarzböck, T., Neuburg, S., Komakech, A. J., Lederer, J., & Fellner, J. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.114942 · Cited by 15

The Transport of Microplastics from Soil in Response to Surface Runoff and Splash Erosion

Severe, E., Surridge, B. W. J., Fiener, P., Coogan, M. P., Platel, R. H., James, M. R., & Quinton, J. N. (2025) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.5c04795 · Cited by 20

Biodegradation of Synthetic Aliphatic-Aromatic Polyesters in Soils: Linking Chemical Structure to Biodegradability

Nelson, T. F., Baumgartner, R., Jaggi, M., Bernasconi, S. M., Battagliarin, G., Sinkel, C., Künkel, A., Kohler, H. E., McNeill, K., & Sander, M. (2025) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.5c03099 · Cited by 17

Quality assessment for methodological aspects of microplastics analysis in soil

Praveena, S. M., Aris, A. Z., & Singh, V. (2022) · Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.teac.2022.e00159 · Cited by 15

Microplastics in Surface Waters and Floodplain Sediments of the Dagu River in the Jiaodong Peninsula, China

Jiao, J., Chen, G., Yang, Z., Li, Z., & Hong, H. (2022) · Journal of Ocean University of China · doi:10.1007/s11802-022-5211-z · Cited by 16

Insights on experimental methodologies and theoretical models for microplastics transport in soils and sediments based on meta-analysis

Guo, Y., & Fei, X. (2023) · Acta Geotechnica · doi:10.1007/s11440-022-01767-3 · Cited by 17

Hexabromocyclododecanes in surface soil-maize system around Baiyangdian Lake in North China: Distribution, enantiomer-specific accumulation, transport, temporal trend and dietary risk

Wu, T., Li, X., Zheng, Z., Liu, Z., Yang, M., Zhang, N., Cui, J., & Zhang, B. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131180 · Cited by 15

Comparison of learning models to predict LDPE, PET, and ABS concentrations in beach sediment based on spectral reflectance

Huda, F. R., Richard, F. S., Rahman, I., Moradi, S., Hua, C. T. Y., Wanwen, C. A. S., Fong, T. L., Mujahid, A., & Müller, M. (2023) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-023-33207-x · Cited by 16

Export pathways of biosolid derived microplastics in soil systems – Findings from a temperate maritime climate

Heerey, L., O’Sullivan, J., Bruen, M., Turner, J., Mahon, A. M., Murphy, S., Lally, H., O’Connor, J., O’Connor, I., & Nash, R. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164028 · Cited by 16

Extractability and phytotoxicity of heavy metals and essential elements from plastics in soil solutions and root exudates

Jędruchniewicz, K., Bogusz, A., Chańko, M., Bank, M. S., Alessi, D. S., Ok, Y. S., & Oleszczuk, P. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166100 · Cited by 15

How to enhance agricultural plastic waste management in China? Insights from public participation

Hao, A., Dogot, T., & Yin, C. (2023) · Journal of Integrative Agriculture · doi:10.1016/j.jia.2023.10.033 · Cited by 15

Microplastics as contaminants in the Brazilian environment: an updated review

do Amparo, S. Z. S., Carvalho, L. D. O., Silva, G. G., & Viana, M. M. (2023) · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · doi:10.1007/s10661-023-12011-0 · Cited by 22

Microplastics in Soils and Sediments: a Review of Characterization, Quantitation, and Ecological Risk Assessment

Prajapati, A., Dehal, A., & Kumar, A. R. (2024) · Water, Air and Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-024-06964-2 · Cited by 15

Influence of microplastic contamination on the dissipation of endocrine disrupting chemicals in soil environment

Martín-Pozo, L., Mejías, C., Santos, J. L., Martı́n, J., Aparicio, I., & Alonso, E. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123919 · Cited by 15

Microplastics pollution modulating soil biological health – A review

Kumar, M., Kumar, R., Sharma, S., Mukherjee, S., Bolan, S. S., Shrivastava, A., Hettiarachchi, M. C., Siddique, K. H. M., & Bolan, N. S. (2025) · Soil Use and Management · doi:10.1111/sum.70009 · Cited by 16

Functionalization of slow-release fertilizers and “passive predation microplastics” mechanism for polylactic acid composites

Ji, H., Abdalkarim, S. Y. H., Nie, R., & Yu, H. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137853 · Cited by 15

Modeling maize evapotranspiration and associated processes under biodegradable film mulching in an arid dripped field

Chen, N., Li, X., Shi, H., Yan, J., Hu, Q., & Zhang, Y. (2020) · Agricultural and Forest Meteorology · doi:10.1016/j.agrformet.2020.108247 · Cited by 15

Positive controls with representative materials are essential for the advancement of microplastics research

McIlwraith, H. K., Lindeque, P. K., Tolhurst, T. J., & Cole, M. (2025) · Microplastics and Nanoplastics · doi:10.1186/s43591-025-00115-y · Cited by 15

Microplastics in the environment: their sources, distribution, and dangerous status

Ardestani, M. M. (2022) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-022-05630-9 · Cited by 15

Fate and impact of nano/microplastic in the geoenvironment — ecotoxicological perspective

O’Kelly, B. C., Pantos, O., Weaver, L., Sarris, T. S., Goli, V. S. N. S., Mohammad, A., Singh, P., & Singh, D. N. (2022) · Environmental Geotechnics · doi:10.1680/jenge.22.00053 · Cited by 14

Chemodiversity of soil dissolved organic matter affected by contrasting microplastics from different types of polymers

Yu, H. Y., Xi, B., Shi, L., & Tan, W. (2023) · Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11783-023-1753-6 · Cited by 14

Morphological, surface and thermal properties of polylactic acid foils, melamine-etherified resin, and polyethylene terephthalate fabric during (bio)degradation in soil

Plohl, O., Erjavec, A., Zemljič, L. F., Vesel, A., Čolnik, M., Škerget, M., Fan, Y. V., Čuček, L., Trimmel, G., & Valh, J. V. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138554 · Cited by 14

Palladium-doped and undoped polystyrene nanoplastics in a chronic toxicity test for higher plants: Impact on soil, plants and ammonium oxidizing bacteria

Hoppe, M. L., Köser, J., Scheeder, G., Lamparter, A., Dorau, K., Grüger, L., Dierkes, G., & Schlich, K. (2023) · NanoImpact · doi:10.1016/j.impact.2023.100484 · Cited by 14

Characterization of Microplastics and Associated Heavy Metals in Urban Soils Affected by Anthropogenic Littering: Distribution, Spatial Variation, and Influence of Soil Properties

Prajapati, A., Jadhao, P., Khare, A., Vaidya, A. N., Kumar, A. R., & Das, S. (2023) · Soil and Sediment Contamination An International Journal · doi:10.1080/15320383.2023.2286524 · Cited by 14

Relevance of dissolved organic matter components on the adsorption behaviors of cadmium onto non-biodegradable and biodegradable microplastics in an agricultural soil

Chen, J., Li, J., Feng, Z., Zhang, H., Yuan, X., Toland, H., Zhu, N., & Wang, Y. (2024) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-024-03731-y · Cited by 14

Degradation in soil of active cellulose acetate and zein blend films incorporated with different plasticizers and garlic essential oil

Marques, C. S., Silva, R. R. A., Arruda, T. R., de Oliveira, T. V., Moraes, A. R. F. E., Ferreira, S. O., de Melo, N. R., Dias, M. V., Vanetti, M. C. D., & Soares, N. D. F. F. (2024) · Food Packaging and Shelf Life · doi:10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101254 · Cited by 14

Impacts of education and perception on Vietnamese high school students’ behaviors regarding plastic waste: the mediating role of attitude

Nguyen, H. T., Ho, T. T. Q., Hoang, B. L., & Le, T. C. T. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-32384-0 · Cited by 14

Microplastic contamination in soils of urban allotment gardens (Toruń, Poland)

Hulisz, P., Loba, A., Chabowski, M., Kujawiak, K., Koźniewski, B., Charzyński, P., & Kim, K.-H. J. (2024) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-024-03797-8 · Cited by 18

Entry of the Microplastics in Food Chain and Food Web

Liaqat, S., Hussain, M., & Riaz, J. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-99-8357-5_17 · Cited by 18

Characteristics of microplastics in tributaries of the upper Brahmaputra River along the Himalayan foothills, India

Goswami, P., & Bhadury, P. (2024) · Environmental Research Communications · doi:10.1088/2515-7620/ad54a2 · Cited by 14

Seabirds as biovectors in the transport of plastic debris across ecosystem borders: A case study from the Humboldt Current Upwelling System

Fernández, C. E., Luna‐Jorquera, G., Encinas, V. G., Lancelloti, A. A., Lantadilla, C., Aguilar-Pulido, R., Kiessling, T., Knickmeier, K., Varela, A. I., & Thiel, M. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175938 · Cited by 14

The Preparation of Crystalline and Heat Resistance PLA in the Presence of Fully Biodegradable Macromolecular Nucleating Agent

Jiang, W., Meng, X., Gong, W., Li, C., Xu, Y., Jiao, L., Du, P., & Xin, Z. (2024) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.4c02760 · Cited by 15

Effect of land use on occurrence and spatial variability of soil microplastics in agricultural watershed

Wang, X., Feng, Q., Yang, L., Li, M., Zhao, F., Tang, J., Bu, Q., Zhang, Y., & Chen, L. (2025) · Ecological Frontiers · doi:10.1016/j.ecofro.2024.12.005 · Cited by 14

Seasonal variations and risk assessment of microplastic contamination in agricultural soil and associated macroinvertebrates in Egypt

El-masry, S. M., Khedre, A. M., & Mustafa, A. N. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-88715-9 · Cited by 14

Simultaneous production of polyhydroxyalkanoate and xanthan gum: From axenic to mixed cultivation

Rodrigues, P. R., Assis, D. D. J., & Druzian, J. I. (2019) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2019.03.095 · Cited by 14

Unpacking food to go: Packaging and food waste of on the go provisioning practices in the UK

Hirth, S., Boons, F., & Doherty, B. (2021) · Geoforum · doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2021.07.022 · Cited by 17

Microplastics identification in landfill leachates by different spectroscopic techniques

Simongini, C., Pučetaitė, M., Serranti, S., van Praagh, M., Hammer, E. C., & Bonifazi, G. (2022) · Detritus · doi:10.31025/2611-4135/2022.15169 · Cited by 14

Impact of nanoplastic debris on the stability and transport of metal oxide nanoparticles: role of varying soil solution chemistry

Tiwari, E., Singh, N., Khandelwal, N., Ganie, Z. A., Choudhary, A., Monikh, F. A., & Darbha, G. K. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136091 · Cited by 16

Effect of Microplastics on the Germination and Growth of Terrestrial Plants

Hasan, M. M., & Jho, E. H. (2022) · 대한환경공학회지 · doi:10.4491/ksee.2022.44.10.375 · Cited by 14

Sorption of ionic liquids in soil enriched with polystyrene microplastic reveals independent behavior of cations and anions

Lisiecka, N., Ciesielski, T., Sopata, O., Parus, A., Woźniak-Karczewska, M., Simpson, M., Frankowski, R., Zgoła‐Grześkowiak, A., Kloziński, A., Siwińska-Ciesielczyk, K., et al. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139927 · Cited by 14

Vertical transport of HDPE microplastics through sandy and silty soil

Apte, S., Dike, S., & Dabir, V. V. (2024) · Environmental Challenges · doi:10.1016/j.envc.2024.101050 · Cited by 13

A straightforward protocol for extracting microplastics from freshwater sediment with high organic content

Queiroz, L. G., Hallai, L. D. O., de Moraes, B. R., Ando, R. A., Pompêo, M. L. M., & Rani-Borges, B. (2025) · Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems · doi:10.1051/kmae/2025001 · Cited by 13

An Analytical Workflow to Quantify Biodegradable Polyesters in Soils and Its Application to Incubation Experiments

Cerri, M., Wille, F., Arn, S., Bucheli, T. D., Widmer, F., Werz, R., McNeill, K., Manfrin, A., & Sander, M. (2025) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.4c10664 · Cited by 13

Sources, distribution and migration of micro-nano-plastics from terrestrial to aquatic environments and its environmental and health impacts: a systematic review

Kumar, M., Mrunalini, K., Zhou, Z., Modi, R. U., Bolan, S. S., Rao, C. S., Braun, M., Wrigley, O., Li, Y., Wang, L., et al. (2025) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-025-04042-6 · Cited by 13

Soil Pollution with Microplastic in the Impact Area of a Plant Producing Expanded Polystyrene

Kukharchyk, T. I., & Chernyk, V. D. (2022) · Eurasian Soil Science · doi:10.1134/s1064229322030085 · Cited by 16

Microplastic contamination of coastal hill soils: Perspective of Rohingya Refugee camps in Bangladesh

Hasan, J., Abedin, M. A., Alam, S. I., Hassan, M. K., Hosenuzzaman, M., Mahamud, R., & Shahjahan, M. (2022) · Soil and Sediment Contamination An International Journal · doi:10.1080/15320383.2022.2096565 · Cited by 13

Effects of tire wear particles on the water retention of soils with different textures in the full moisture range

Haghverdi, A., & Naseri, M. (2024) · Journal of Contaminant Hydrology · doi:10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104345 · Cited by 13

Unveiling the abundance and potential impacts of microplastic contamination in commercial organic fertilizers/compost produced from different solid waste

Imasha, H. U. E., & Babel, S. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-34554-6 · Cited by 13

Coarse microplastic accumulation patterns in agricultural soils during two decades of different urban composts application

Colombini, G., Senouci, F., Rumpel, C., Houot, S., Biron, P., Felbacq, A., & Dignac, M. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125076 · Cited by 13

Photocatalytic Plastic Degradation: Challenges and Sustainable Pathways

Shukla, V., & Siddiqui, K. A. (2024) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2024-1489.ch010 · Cited by 15

Plastic input and dynamics in industrial composting

Peneva, S., Le, Q. N. P., Munhoz, D. R., Wrigley, O., Macan, G. P. F., Doose, H., Amelung, W., & Braun, M. (2024) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2024.11.043 · Cited by 13

In-Depth Analysis of Soil Microbial Community Succession Model Construction under Microplastics Stress

Qiu, G., Han, Z., Wang, T., Sun, Z., Deng, B., Wu, M., Duan, Z., Zhang, S., Yang, X., Zhu, G., et al. (2025) · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.4c09059 · Cited by 13

The Hidden Threat of Microplastics in Desert Environments: Environmental Impact, Challenges, and Response Measures

Li, H., Liu, H., Lin, Q., Chen, T., & Peng, R. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17051897 · Cited by 15

HOW SHOULD PLASTIC RECYCLATES LOOK LIKE TO BE PERCEIVED AS SUSTAINABLE: A FIRST EXPLORATION

Bois, E. D., Veelaert, L., Tormans, E., & Moons, I. (2021) · Proceedings of the Design Society · doi:10.1017/pds.2021.438 · Cited by 13

Response process and adaptation mechanism of estuarine benthic microbiota to polyvinyl chloride microplastics with and without phthalates

Lu, X.-M., Jiang, X.-Q., & Liu, X. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150693 · Cited by 13

Agricultural plastic films reshape soil microplastic distribution, nitrogen cycle and ecological risks in facility agriculture

Wang, H., Huang, G., He, X., Shan, G., Li, Z., Ding, M., Feng, C., & Yan, C. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.140391 · Cited by 12

Utilization routes of plastic waste from the marine environment: a review

Gontarek‐Castro, E., Haseler, M., Narra, M.-M., Gołąbiewska, A., & Trzebiatowska, P. J. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.115221 · Cited by 15

The Effects of Agricultural Plastic Waste on the Vermicompost Process and Health Status of Eisenia fetida

Sáez, J. A. L., Torres, A. M. P., Marco, Z. E. B., Andreu‐Rodríguez, F. J., Marhuenda-Egea, F. C., Martínez‐Sabater, E., López, M. J., Suárez-Estrella, F., & Moral, R. (2022) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy12102547 · Cited by 12

Plastics Biodegradation and Biofragmentation

Menofy, N. G. E., & Khattab, A. M. (2023) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-09710-2_22 · Cited by 14

Clayey Soil Improvement with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Waste

Urian, A.-M., Ilieş, N.-M., Nemeș, O., & Nagy, A.-C. (2023) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app132112081 · Cited by 12

A Bayesian generalized rank ordered logit model

Cheng, H., Ng’ombe, J. N., & Lambert, D. M. (2024) · Journal of Choice Modelling · doi:10.1016/j.jocm.2024.100475 · Cited by 12

Removal of Nanoplastics from Copollutant Systems Using Seaweed Cellulose Nanofibers

Zhang, L. H., Zhang, J., Ma, H., Wei, Z., Liu, G., Zhang, H., & Liu, Y. (2024) · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00832 · Cited by 12

Invasion of Trifolium repens L. aggravated by biodegradable plastics: adjustable strategy for foraging N and P

Tian, M., Qiao, B., Xu, Z., Liang, Q., Xie, X., Chen, K., Zhang, Y., Zhao, C., & Li, C. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134777 · Cited by 12

Sources, impacts and distribution of microplastics in different environmental matrices: a review

Bhan, C., Anita, A., & Kumar, N. (2024) · Environmental Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s42398-024-00315-x · Cited by 12

Microplastic Analysis in Soil Using Ultra-High-Resolution UV–Vis–NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometric Modeling

Pieniazek, L. S., McKinney, M. L., Carr, J. A., & Shen, L. (2024) · Microplastics · doi:10.3390/microplastics3020021 · Cited by 12

Microplastics entry routes into Humans, possible health effects, laws, and policies: A review

Atem, N. V., Chia, R. W., Lee, J., Cha, J., & Uddin, S. (2024) · Journal of the geological society of Korea · doi:10.14770/jgsk.2024.022 · Cited by 12

Microplastics influence nutrient content and quality of salt-affected agricultural soil under plastic mulch

Ju, T., Yang, K., Ji, D., Chang, L., Puy‐Alquiza, M. J., & Li, Y. (2024) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.120376 · Cited by 12

Understanding the possible cellular responses in plants under micro(nano)-plastic (MNPs): Balancing the structural harmony with functions

Mandal, M., Roy, A., & Sarkar, A. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177732 · Cited by 12

The effect of surface adsorption of caffeic, chlorogenic, and gallic acids on the properties of cellulose- and nanocellulose-based films

Krysa, M., Szymańska‐Chargot, M., Pieczywek, P. M., Adamczuk, A., Pertile, G., Frąc, M., & Zdunek, A. (2024) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120349 · Cited by 12

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of microplastics in chicken meat using near-infrared spectroscopy

Huo, Z., Liu, Y., Yang, R., Dong, G., Lin, X., Yang, Y., & Yang, F. (2025) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2025.112979 · Cited by 12

Microplastics in Water Resources: Threats and Challenges

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Microplastics in the Amur tiger's habitat: Occurrence, characteristics, and risk assessment

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