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Occurrence and Effects of Microplastics in Lake Ecosystems: Particular Focus on Migration in Water and Food Chains

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Life in plastic, it's not fantastic: Sublethal effects of polyethylene microplastics ingestion throughout amphibian metamorphosis

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Adverse multigeneration combined impacts of micro(nano)plastics and emerging pollutants in the aquatic environment

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Differential effects of microplastic exposure on anuran tadpoles: A still underrated threat to amphibian conservation?

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Effect of Microplastics on the Activity of Digestive and Oxidative-Stress-Related Enzymes in Peled Whitefish (Coregonus peled Gmelin) Larvae

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Oxidative stress-activated Nrf2 remitted polystyrene nanoplastic-induced mitochondrial damage and inflammatory response in HepG2 cells

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Long-term effects of lithium and lithium-microplastic mixtures on the model species Daphnia magna: Toxicological interactions and implications to ‘One Health’

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Size matters either way: Differently-sized microplastics affect amphibian host and symbiotic microbiota discriminately

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Co-transport of polystyrene microplastics and kaolinite colloids in goethite-coated quartz sand: Joint effects of heteropolymerization and surface charge modification

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A review of the influence of environmental pollutants (microplastics, pesticides, antibiotics, air pollutants, viruses, bacteria) on animal viruses

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Microcystins-Loaded Aged Nanoplastics Provoke a Metabolic Shift in Human Liver Cells

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Microplastics storage at the sediment-water interface in a gravel-bed river: Importance of local hydro-sedimentary conditions in downwelling, upwelling, and sedimentation zones.

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Understanding hazardous concentrations of microplastics in fresh water using non-traditional toxicity data

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Zooming in the plastisphere: the ecological interface for phytoplankton–plastic interactions in aquatic ecosystems

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Microplastics in lakes: Distribution patterns and influencing factors

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Effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of microplastics on amphipods

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Micro(nano)plastic toxicity and health effects: Special issue guest editorial

Walker, T. R., Wang, L., Horton, A. A., & Xu, E. G. (2022) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2022.107626 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

The bioadhesion and effects of microplastics and natural particles on growth, cell viability, physiology, and elemental content of an aquatic macrophyte Elodea canadensis

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Biosensors for Micro- and Nanoplastics Detection: A Review

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The organism fate of inland freshwater system under micro-/nano-plastic pollution: A review of past decade

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Microalgae for microplastic removal from water and wastewater: a review

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Mitigating persistent organic pollutants from marine plastics through enhanced recycling: A review

Ibrahim, I. A., Rawindran, H., Alam, M. M., Leong, W. H., Sahrin, N. T., Ng, H. S., Chan, Y. J., Abdelfattah, E. A., Lim, J. W., Aliyu, U. S., et al. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.117533 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Spatial and seasonal abundance and characteristics of microplastics along the Red River to the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam

Nguyen, T. T., Bui, V. H., Lebarillier, S., Vu, T. K., Wong‐Wah‐Chung, P., Fauvelle, V., & Malleret, L. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177778 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Abiotic degradation behavior of polyacrylonitrile-based material filled with a composite of TiO2 and g-C3N4 under solar illumination

Zhong, Y., Chen, H., Chen, X., Zhang, B., Chen, W., & Lü, W. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134375 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Toxicity of mixture of polyethylene microplastics and Up Grade® pesticide on Oreochromis niloticus juvenile: I. Hemato-biochemical and histopathological alterations

Mohamed, I., Soliman, H. A. M., Hana, M. N., Lee, J., & Sayed, A. E. H. (2023) · Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.etap.2023.104213 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Warmer water, high light intensity, lithium and microplastics: Dangerous environmental combinations to zooplankton and Global Health?

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Effects of microplastics mixed with natural particles on Daphnia magna populations

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Spatiotemporal distribution of microplastics in true frogs (Ranidae:Pelophylax) populations from Türkiye

Dursun, C., Karaoğlu, K., Özdemır, N., Candan, K., Kumlutaş, Y., Ilgaz, Ç., & Gül, S. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116774 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Nanoplastics rewire freshwater food webs

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Chronic exposure to low concentrations of microplastics causing gut tissue damage but non-significant changes in the microbiota of marine medaka larvae (Oryzias melastigma).

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Eco-toxicity assessment of polypropylene microplastics in juvenile zebrafish (Danio rerio)

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Review of mayflies (Insecta Ephemeroptera) as a bioindicator of heavy metals and microplastics in freshwater.

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Microplastics distribution and possible ingestion by fish in lacustrine waters (Lake Bracciano, Italy)

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Carbon Cycling in Wetlands Under the Shadow of Microplastics: Challenges and Prospects

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Microbial degradation of microplastics: Effectiveness, challenges, and sustainable solutions

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Microplastics altered cellular responses, physiology, behaviour, and regeneration of planarians feeding on contaminated prey

Silva, S. A. M., Prata, J. C., Dias‐Pereira, P., Rodrigues, A. C. M., Soares, A. M. V. M., Sarmento, R. A., Rocha‐Santos, T., Gravato, C., & Silva, A. L. P. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162556 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Trophic transfer, bioaccumulation and translocation of microplastics in an international listed wetland on the Montreux record

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Distribution characteristics and integrated ecological risks evaluation modelling of microplastics and heavy metals in geological high background soil

Li, F., Gong, Y., Yang, X., Jiang, Y., Cen, Y., & Zhang, Z. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173602 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

No Effect of Realistic Concentrations of Polyester Microplastic Fibers on Freshwater Zooplankton Communities

Klasios, N., Kim, J. O., & Tseng, M. (2024) · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry · doi:10.1002/etc.5797 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Microplastics in sediment of Indonesia waters : A systematic review of occurrence, monitoring and potential environmental risks

Akbar, S. A., Afriani, S., Nuzlia, C., Nazlia, S., & Agustina, S. (2023) · DEPIK · doi:10.13170/depik.12.3.34596 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Comparing the effects of pristine and UV–VIS aged microplastics: Behavioural response of model terrestrial and freshwater crustaceans

Zidar, P., Kühnel, D., Škapin, A. S., Skalar, T., Drobne, D., Škrlep, L., Mušič, B., & Kokalj, A. J. (2024) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117020 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Towards harmonized ecotoxicological effect assessment of micro- and nanoplastics in aquatic systems

Beggel, S., Kalis, E. J. J., & Geist, J. P. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125504 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Analyzing species sensitivity distribution of evidently edible microplastics for freshwater biota

Nam, S., Kim, D., Lee, T.-Y., & An, Y. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133520 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Combined effects of microplastics and pharmaceutical and personal care products on algae: A critical review

Yang, W., Zhang, H., Yang, S., Xiao, Y., Ye, K., He, R., Liu, Y., Hu, Z., Guo, W., Zhang, Q., et al. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124478 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Distribution of microplastics in tadpoles, adults, and habitats of three water frogs of Pelophylax spp.

Tatlı, H., Gedik, K., & Altunışık, A. (2025) · Environmental Sciences Europe · doi:10.1186/s12302-025-01065-1 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Global microplastic contamination in freshwater lakes: Spatial patterns, environmental drivers, and methodological challenges

Jachimowicz, P., Babkiewicz, E., Gavlová, A., Lang, J., Mądzielewska, W. I., Maszczyk, P., Mierzyńska, K., & Zieliński, P. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.123585 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Direct and Indirect Impacts of Disposable Face Masks and Gloves on Freshwater Benthic Fauna and Sediment Biogeochemistry

Chomiak, K. M., Eddingsaas, N., & Tyler, A. C. (2022) · ACS ES&amp;T Water · doi:10.1021/acsestwater.2c00358 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on host–parasite interactions in aquatic environments

Balsdon, M. K. C. B., & Koprivnikar, J. (2024) · Oecologia · doi:10.1007/s00442-023-05502-x · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Molecular mechanism for combined toxicity of micro(nano)plastics and carbon nanofibers to freshwater microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa

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Suspension of micro- and nanoplastic test materials: Liquid compatibility, (bio)surfactants, toxicity and environmental relevance

van Uunen, D. L., Kloukinioti, M., Kooter, I. M., Höppener, E. M., Yoe, L. E. A.-C., Brunner, A. M., Boersma, A. R., & Parker, L. A. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124306 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Mechanisms of influence of confluence containing spur-dike on microplastic transport and fate

Cao, L., Shen, X., Cai, H., Gao, W., Li, S., & Li, D. (2024) · Journal of Hydrology · doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131720 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Microplastics and riverine macroinvertebrate communities in a multiple-stressor context: A mesocosm approach.

Mora-Teddy, A. K., Closs, G., & Matthaei, C. (2024) · Science of the Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175456 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Ecological risk assessment and ingestion of microplastics in edible finfish and shellfish species collected from tropical mangrove forest, Southeastern India

Bhattacharya, S., Kolandhasamy, P., Mandal, A., Rajaram, R., & Darbha, G. K. (2025) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144308 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

The responses of microbial metabolic activity, bacterial community and resistance genes under the coexistence of nanoplastics and quaternary ammonium compounds in the sewage environment

Zhang, Y., Gao, J., Wang, Z., Zhao, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, H., & Zhao, M. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163064 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Removal of microplastics and refractory humic/fulvic – like components from landfill leachate using Coagulative Colloidal Gas Aphrons: Insights on dissolved organic matter fingerprints

Priyanka, M., & Saravanakumar, M. P. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139696 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

The presence of microplastics in Baran’s newt (Neurergus barani Öz, 1994) and the spotted newt (Neurergus strauchii Steindachner, 1887)

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Micro-bioplastic impact on gut microbiome, cephalic transcription and cognitive function in the aquatic invertebrate Daphnia magna

Carrillo, M. P., Vila‐Costa, M., & Barata, C. (2025) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126690 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Realistic environmental exposure to secondary PET microplastics induces biochemical responses in freshwater amphipod Hyalella azteca

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From micro to macro: legal tools for combating plastic pollution at national, EU, and international levels

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Systematic CFD-based evaluation of physical factors influencing the spatiotemporal distribution patterns of microplastic particles in lakes

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Coexistence of cyanobacteria and microplastics in eutrophic lake ecosystems: Interactions and combined effects

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Hybrid systems for microplastic removal: linking biological and physico-chemical processes

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Impact of polystyrene microplastic carriers on the toxicity of Pb 2+ towards freshwater planarian Dugesia japonica

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Plastic-wood jams: macroplastic deposition on woody debris in a Mediterranean mountain river and its similarities to temperate ecosystems

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Microplastics and other anthropogenic particles contamination and their potential trophic transfer in a tropical Andean reservoir, Colombia

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