Papers

Multi-mechanistic effects of bisphenol A on testicular dysfunction and endocrine disruption in adult male Labeo bata: oxidative stress, inflammation, and dysregulated energy sensors

Researchers studied how bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that leaches from microplastics in water, affects reproductive function in male fish. They found that chronic BPA exposure at environmentally relevant concentrations caused significant testicular damage, including reduced sperm production, increased inflammation, and disrupted hormone signaling. The study reveals multiple mechanisms by which this common microplastic-associated chemical can impair male reproductive health in aquatic species.

Toxicological impacts of nanopolystyrene on zebrafish oocyte with insight into the mechanism of action: An expression-based analysis

Researchers investigated the mechanism by which nanopolystyrene causes toxicity in zebrafish oocytes, finding it triggers oxidative stress, immune disruption, and mitochondrial dysfunction through changes in key gene expression pathways.

Microbes and Microbial Strategies in Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Remediation: A Systematic Review

This systematic review catalogued microbial strategies for remediating carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from the environment, including enzymatic degradation, biofilm formation, and genetically engineered microorganisms. The research is relevant to microplastics because PAHs frequently adsorb onto microplastic surfaces, and microbial degradation of both the plastics and their associated pollutants is an active area of investigation.

A pilot investigation of PM10-bound atmospheric microplastics over a protected mangrove ecosystem: Role of land–sea breeze circulation in marine and terrestrial inputs

A pilot study investigated PM10-bound atmospheric microplastics, measuring particle concentrations and polymer types in outdoor air to assess human inhalation exposure potential. The findings provide early data on the contribution of plastic particles to breathable airborne particulate matter.

Emerging concerns of atmospheric microplastics: A review and bibliometric analysis

Micro and Nanoplastics: Contamination of Soil

Plastic Pollution and Its Impact on Biodiversity

This review examines the relationship between plastic pollution and biodiversity loss, analyzing how microplastics degrade natural habitats, disrupt ecosystems, and threaten species survival, drawing on scientific literature to assess the sources, forms, and ecological impacts of plastic contamination across terrestrial and aquatic environments.