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View article: Optimization of Poly(l-Amino Acids)-Based Platforms for Sensing and Biosensing: A Cyclic Voltammetry Study
Optimization of Poly(l-Amino Acids)-Based Platforms for Sensing and Biosensing: A Cyclic Voltammetry Study Open
Poly(amino acids) and gold nanoparticles are stable and biocompatible materials with distinguishing features which can be used to build nanocomposite electrochemical platforms for sensing applications. This paper presents the optimization …
View article: Effectiveness of conventional municipal wastewater treatment plants in microplastics removal: Insights from multiple analytical techniques
Effectiveness of conventional municipal wastewater treatment plants in microplastics removal: Insights from multiple analytical techniques Open
This study investigated microplastics (MPs) sized 10-5000 µm across stages of a conventional municipal wastewater treatment plant using multiple analytical techniques. Samples were collected via pumping and filtration, treated with the Fen…
View article: Evaluating additive release from conventional and biodegradable mulch films
Evaluating additive release from conventional and biodegradable mulch films Open
The rising demand for food and the effects of climate change necessitate improved agricultural practices. Mulching enhances soil conditions and reduces water use, with plastic films often favoured for their durability and cost-effectivenes…
View article: How institutions can better support international early-career researchers
How institutions can better support international early-career researchers Open
View article: Phthalates and other organic chemicals in agricultural soils after use of different types of conventional and biodegradable plastics
Phthalates and other organic chemicals in agricultural soils after use of different types of conventional and biodegradable plastics Open
Various plastic materials are used in contact with agricultural soil, like mulching films, crop covers, weed controlling fabrics and nets. Polyethylene (PE) mulches have already been recognized as a significant source of plastic in soil an…
View article: Editorial: Hazardous contaminants associated with plastics: occurrence and environmental effects
Editorial: Hazardous contaminants associated with plastics: occurrence and environmental effects Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Environ. Sci., 28 November 2023Sec. Toxicology, Pollution and the Environment Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1341738
View article: Analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in wastewater treatment plants: key steps and environmental risk considerations
Analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in wastewater treatment plants: key steps and environmental risk considerations Open
View article: Fundamental steps and considerations in the analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in wastewaters, sludges, and comparable matrices
Fundamental steps and considerations in the analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in wastewaters, sludges, and comparable matrices Open
Micro- and nanoplastics contamination in the environment is a widely recognized problem since these particles have been found in various natural environments and in different foods and beverages. Additionally, these micro- and nanoplastics…
View article: Chemical leaching from polyethylene mulching films to soil in strawberry farming
Chemical leaching from polyethylene mulching films to soil in strawberry farming Open
Mulching is a widely practiced agricultural technique able to boost crop productivity and to reduce weed growth and water evaporation. One of the most common materials used for mulching is polyethylene. Polyethylene films are known to cont…
View article: A method for the extraction of microplastics from solid samples using olive oil
A method for the extraction of microplastics from solid samples using olive oil Open
Microplastics (MPs) extraction from sediment, sand and soil samples is a challenge that the scientific community is facing nowadays; currently there are no standardized and validated protocols and the most common methods rely on density se…
View article: Microplastics in Aquatic Environments
Microplastics in Aquatic Environments Open
The large production and widespread daily consumption of plastic materials which began in the last century, together with the often inadequate collection and recycling systems, have made plastics and, consequently, microplastics (MPs) ubiq…
View article: Editorial for the Special Issue “Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Occurrence, Distribution and Effects”
Editorial for the Special Issue “Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Occurrence, Distribution and Effects” Open
The large production and widespread daily consumption of plastic materials—which began in the last century—together with the often-inadequate collection and recycling systems, have made plastics and, consequently, microplastics (MPs) ubiqu…
View article: Occurrence of Natural and Synthetic Micro-Fibers in the Mediterranean Sea: A Review
Occurrence of Natural and Synthetic Micro-Fibers in the Mediterranean Sea: A Review Open
Among microplastics (MPs), fibers are one of the most abundant shapes encountered in the aquatic environment. Growing attention is being focused on this typology of particles since they are considered an important form of marine contaminat…
View article: Hazardous contaminants in plastics contained in compost and agricultural soil
Hazardous contaminants in plastics contained in compost and agricultural soil Open
Macro-, meso- and microplastic (MAP, MEP, MP) occurrence in compost is an environmental issue whose extent and effects are not yet understood. Here, we studied the occurrence of MAPs, MEPs and MPs in compost samples, and the transfer of ha…
View article: Occurrence and characterization of microplastic and mesoplastic pollution in the Migliarino San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Nature Park (Italy)
Occurrence and characterization of microplastic and mesoplastic pollution in the Migliarino San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Nature Park (Italy) Open
View article: The ability of selected filter materials in removing nutrients, metals, and microplastics from stormwater in biofilter structures
The ability of selected filter materials in removing nutrients, metals, and microplastics from stormwater in biofilter structures Open
Creative solutions to manage stormwater include ecologically based designs, such as biofilter structures. A laboratory experiment was established to study the ability of biofilters to remove nutrients, metals, total suspended solids (TSS),…
View article: Microplastics in the Black Sea sediments
Microplastics in the Black Sea sediments Open
View article: Olive oil-based method for the extraction, quantification and identification of microplastics in soil and compost samples
Olive oil-based method for the extraction, quantification and identification of microplastics in soil and compost samples Open
View article: Microplastics Exposure Causes Negligible Effects on the Oxidative Response Enzymes Glutathione Reductase and Peroxidase in the Oligochaete Tubifex tubifex
Microplastics Exposure Causes Negligible Effects on the Oxidative Response Enzymes Glutathione Reductase and Peroxidase in the Oligochaete Tubifex tubifex Open
Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants, which are considered ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems. The effects of MPs on aquatic biota are still poorly understood, and consequently, there is a need to understand the impacts that MPs may p…
View article: Correction to: Assessment of microplastic pollution: occurrence and characterisation in Vesijärvi lake and Pikku Vesijärvi pond, Finland
Correction to: Assessment of microplastic pollution: occurrence and characterisation in Vesijärvi lake and Pikku Vesijärvi pond, Finland Open
View article: Self-contamination from clothing in microplastics research
Self-contamination from clothing in microplastics research Open
View article: Assessment of microplastic pollution: occurrence and characterisation in Vesijärvi lake and Pikku Vesijärvi pond, Finland
Assessment of microplastic pollution: occurrence and characterisation in Vesijärvi lake and Pikku Vesijärvi pond, Finland Open
In the last few years, several studies have investigated microplastics (MPs) in marine ecosystems, but data monitoring and assessing the occurrence in freshwater environments are still scarce. The present study aims to investigate the occu…
View article: Microplastics in cosmetics: Environmental issues and needs for global bans
Microplastics in cosmetics: Environmental issues and needs for global bans Open
View article: A potpourri of microplastics in the sea surface and water column of the Mediterranean Sea
A potpourri of microplastics in the sea surface and water column of the Mediterranean Sea Open
View article: Plastic litter in aquatic environments of Maremma Regional Park (Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy): Contribution by the Ombrone river and levels in marine sediments
Plastic litter in aquatic environments of Maremma Regional Park (Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy): Contribution by the Ombrone river and levels in marine sediments Open
View article: Microplastic in the surface waters of the Ross Sea (Antarctica): Occurrence, distribution and characterization by FTIR
Microplastic in the surface waters of the Ross Sea (Antarctica): Occurrence, distribution and characterization by FTIR Open