Attenuation of progressive surface gravity waves by floating spheres by Ross Calvert, Jessamy Mol, Bruce R. Sutherland, Ton S. van den Bremer

“…We explore the potential implications of these findings for the attenuation of progressive waves by (pancake) sea ice and for the indirect detection of marine plastic pollution from space.…”
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Degradable hypercrosslinked porous polymer generated from aromatic polyketone by Handou Zheng, Guangshui Tu, Cheng Du, Heng Gao, Lixia Pei, Haiyang Gao

“…Abstract Although hypercrosslinked porous polymers as highly efficient adsorbents can remove pollutants, hypercrosslinked polymers (HCPs) themselves are also a source of white plastic pollution. Development of degradable HCPs is highly desirable based on the full environmental protection concept. …”
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Microplastics in water, sediment and salts from traditional salt producing ponds by A. Tahir, P. Taba, M.F. Samawi, S. Werorilangi

“…Plastic pollution has universally known accumulated in all environment compartments and accelerating threat to the sustainability of earth. …”
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Polystyrene microplastics disrupt adrenal steroid synthesis in male mice via mitochondrial dysfunction by Ying Xiong, Zhe Chen, Hanmin Xiang, Yi Liu, Yanlin Wang

“…Our findings would provide new insights for the development of more effective environmental protection measures and the reduction of plastic pollution.…”
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Biochar-microplastics interaction modulates soil nitrous oxide emissions and microbial communities by Ziheng Zou, Qidong Yu, Runyu Chen, Jinyang Wang, Xueyan Liu

“…Our study underscores the critical role of MP type in assessing the effects of biochar on soil N cycling and N2O emissions. Consequently, plastic pollution may complicate the ability of biochar to improve plant growth and soil functions, depending on the characteristics of the MPs. …”
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The combination of polystyrene microplastics and di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate promotes the conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes between bacteria by Yu Li, Xiaomei Liu, Saisai Guo, Lan Wang, Jingchun Tang

“…Plastic pollution has become a common phenomenon. The process of plastic degradation is accompanied by the release of microplastics and plasticizers. …”
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A wave-resolving two-dimensional vertical Lagrangian approach to model microplastic transport in nearshore waters based on TrackMPD 3.0 by I. Jalón-Rojas, D. Sous, D. Sous, V. Marieu

“…<p>Potentially acting as a source or a sink for plastic pollution to the open ocean, nearshore waters remain a challenging context for predicting the transport and deposition of plastic debris. …”
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Improving the binding affinity of plastic degrading cutinase with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU); an in-silico study by Deves Sabari V L, Gokulnath Rajmohan, Roshine S B, Srivaishnavi S, Kishore Nagasubramanian, Senthil Kumar G, Ponnusami Venkatachalam

“…Plastic pollution is a worrying problem, and its degradation is a laborious process. …”
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Evaluation of community behavior regarding the risk of plastic micro-pollution on the environment health by D. Utari, N.I. Hawa, G. Fizumli, H. Agustina

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Plastic pollution is increasing globally along with the growing consumption patterns of the global community, leading to practicality (social behavior). …”
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Non-negligible impact of Stokes drift and wave-driven Eulerian currents on simulated surface particle dispersal in the Mediterranean Sea by S. Rühs, S. Rühs, T. van den Bremer, E. Clementi, M. C. Denes, A. Moulin, E. van Sebille

“…<p>Numerical simulations of marine surface particle dispersal are a crucial tool for addressing many outstanding issues in physical oceanography of societal relevance, such as marine plastic pollution. However, the quality of these Lagrangian simulations depends on the ability of the underlying numerical model to represent prevailing ocean circulation features. …”
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FeO–alumina catalyst for reforming waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pyrolyzed products: synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation by Audu, Ephraim Akuaden, Ade-Ajayi, Adebola Femi, Osigbesan, Aisha Ayoola, Gano, Zaharaddeen Sani, Barminas, Jeffrey Tsware

“…The growing rate of plastic pollution in Nigeria and across the globe, coupled with the need to harness such waste for useful purposes, is a pressing global concern. …”
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Health risk assessment and microplastic pollution in streams through accumulation and interaction by heavy metals by A.M. Sabilillah, F.R. Palupi, B.K. Adji, A.P. Nugroho

“…Hence, this study aimed to study microplastic pollution accumulated by fish in Code and Gajahwong streams, analyze the interactions with heavy metals, and assess the potential health risks.METHODS: Fish sample collection was conducted in three stations by considering the severity of plastic pollution. Microplastics were extracted from the gills, digestive tract, muscle, and water and then characterized based on the number, size, shape, color, and type of polymer. …”
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Mobilization and deposition of plastic along an estuarine bank during tidal cycles by Rosa Sawan, Périne Doyen, Guillaume Veillet, Florence Viudes, Céline Mahfouz, Rachid Amara

“…Limited studies have evaluated how these complex systems contribute to plastic pollution dynamics at this interface. Here, an in situ experimental study was conducted in the Slack estuary, a small macrotidal estuarine system in northern France, to investigate the mobilization and deposition of plastic debris on an estuarine bank at a daily basis during six complete tidal cycles. …”
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Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of polylactic acid/biomass composites through torrefaction of forest residue by June-Ho Choi, Myeong Rok Ahn, Chae-Hwi Yoon, Yeon-Su Lim, Jong Ryeol Kim, Hyolin Seong, Chan-Duck Jung, Sang-Mook You, Jonghwa Kim, Younghoon Kim, Hyun Gil Cha, Jae-Won Lee, Hoyong Kim

“…Overall, this study highlights the potential of torrefaction in enhancing both the physical properties and biodegradability of PLA-based composites, contributing to a more sustainable approach to reducing plastic pollution.…”
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Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review by Mou Zhao, Ping Han, Hongyan Mu, Suling Sun, Juan Dong, Jingtao Sun, Shiling Lu, Qingling Wang, Hua Ji

“…The development of innovative, biodegradable food packaging materials to combat plastic pollution has garnered significant attention from scholars and government agencies worldwide. …”
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Increased methane production associated with community shifts towards Methanocella in paddy soils with the presence of nanoplastics by Zhibin He, Yarong Hou, Ying Li, Qicheng Bei, Xin Li, Yong-Guan Zhu, Werner Liesack, Matthias C. Rillig, Jingjing Peng

“…Abstract Background Planetary plastic pollution poses a major threat to ecosystems and human health in the Anthropocene, yet its impact on biogeochemical cycling remains poorly understood. …”
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Exploring Innovative Approaches for the Analysis of Micro- and Nanoplastics: Breakthroughs in (Bio)Sensing Techniques by Denise Margarita Rivera-Rivera, Gabriela Elizabeth Quintanilla-Villanueva, Donato Luna-Moreno, Araceli Sánchez-Álvarez, José Manuel Rodríguez-Delgado, Erika Iveth Cedillo-González, Garima Kaushik, Juan Francisco Villarreal-Chiu, Melissa Marlene Rodríguez-Delgado

“…Plastic pollution, particularly from microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), has become a critical environmental and health concern due to their widespread distribution, persistence, and potential toxicity. …”
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Simulating the ENSO impact on the distribution and fate of floating litter particles in the Northern South China Sea by Ke Pang, Ke Pang, Ke Pang, Yang Feng, Yang Feng, Yang Feng, Youchang Zheng, Youchang Zheng, Youchang Zheng, Chao Fang, Xiangrong Xu, Xiangrong Xu

“…This study underscores the impact of climate mode of variability in influencing the litter sources, fate and transport and accumulation at estuarine-coastal oceans, which will provide critical scientific insights for plastic pollution management in the PRE - NSCS region, which is a newly identified hotspot for floating litter and microplastic pollution in global oceans.…”
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Application of artificial neural networks for predictive model of municipal solid waste collection in tourist cities by T. Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, N. Jakrawatana, D. Rinchumphu, V. Owatsakul

“…Further study is essential to evaluate the magnitude of plastic pollution in fish tissues that are consumed by humans, and to assess the potential consequences for food safety.…”
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Microplastic contamination in the gut and gills of commercial marine fish by . Nurhasanah, . Hasrianti, L. Hakim, E. Riani, M.Y. Iswari, M.R. Cordova

“…Further study is essential to evaluate the magnitude of plastic pollution in fish tissues that are consumed by humans, and to assess the potential consequences for food safety.…”
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