Origination, fate, accumulation, and impact, of microplastics in a marine ecosystem and bio/technological approach for remediation: A review

Microbes Associated with Bioremediation of Microplastic Waste in Nigerian Freshwater Bodies: A Review

“…These particles are ingested by a wide range of aquatic organisms, including fish, invertebrates, and even plankton (Avazzadeh-Samani and Meunier, 2023). When ingested, microplastics can cause physical damage to internal organs, hinder digestion, and block the intestinal tract, leading to malnutrition, reduced growth rates, and even death (Narayanan, 2023). This disruption of the food web can have far-reaching consequences on the overall biodiversity and ecological functioning of freshwater ecosystems (Jägerbrand and Spoelstra, 2023).…”

Characterization and quantification of microplastics and organic pollutants in mussels by microwave-assisted sample preparation and analytical pyrolysis

“…Microplastic (MP) pollution is, nowadays, one of the most discussed environmental problems, being acknowledged at the same time as a social, a health, 1 and an ecological issue. 2,3 Researchers have conrmed that MPs need to be considered reactive systems, 4 being plastic degraded by various biological and atmospheric agents, 5 releasing degradation products and additives in the environment, 6,7 and interacting with different kinds of pollutants. 8 In the last years different analytical approaches have been optimized and applied for MPs research.…”

An Overview of the Current Trends in Marine Plastic Litter Management for a Sustainable Development

“…Only 10% of the world's plastic landfill waste undergoes recycling, while 12% is subjected to incineration, and a significant 79% finds its way into oceans [3]. In the year 2021, just 5.5 million tons of post-consumer recycled plastics were reintegrated into the European economy [4], which means only one-tenth of total plastic debris [5].…”