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ClearSurface and Reducing End Modification of Nanocellulose to Tailor Miscibility and Mechanical Performance of Reinforced Elastomer Sustainable Composites
This paper is not primarily about microplastics. It describes the development of nanocellulose-reinforced rubber composites as sustainable alternatives to address plastic pollution, including ocean plastic. While the motivation relates to reducing plastic waste, the study itself focuses on polymer materials science and composite engineering rather than microplastic contamination or human health exposure.
A Study of Plant-Filled Polymer Composites Based on Highly Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a polymer materials study developing plant-filled PVC composites (using spruce flour, birch flour, and rice husk as fillers) to improve the ecological profile of PVC products, with testing of mechanical and thermal properties.
In-situ crosslinked lignin additives in tire rubber for minimizing microplastic pollution
Tires shed enormous quantities of tiny plastic particles onto roads, and this problem is getting worse as heavier electric vehicles become more common. Researchers incorporated lignin — a natural wood byproduct — into tire rubber, and found it improved the rubber's strength and resistance to abrasion, reducing microplastic particle generation by nearly 8% over 10,000 wear cycles. While an 8% reduction may sound modest, applied across billions of tires globally, sustainable bio-based rubber additives like this could meaningfully cut one of the largest sources of environmental microplastic pollution.
Sustainable Lignin-Based Nano Hybrid Biomaterials with High-Performance Antifungal Activity
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates lignin-based nano hybrid biomaterials as antifungal agents against Aspergillus species in agricultural settings, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Green synthesis of lignin nano- and micro-particles: Physicochemical characterization, bioactive properties and cytotoxicity assessment.
This study produced lignin nanoparticles and microparticles using a green synthesis method and characterized their properties, finding they have good thermal stability and bioactive characteristics. While focused on biomaterial applications rather than pollution, lignin-based particles represent a potential biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic microbeads used in consumer products.
Nanochitin and Nanolignin: Activity and Effectiveness
This review examines the activity and effectiveness of nanochitin and nanolignin as biodegradable, natural polymer-based alternatives to synthetic plastics in consumer products, motivated by growing awareness of microplastic contamination of marine and terrestrial food chains. Researchers found that chitin and lignin-derived nanomaterials offer promising properties for producing zero-waste, skin-friendly, and environmentally compatible goods that can substitute for plastic-containing products entering the environment as microplastics.
Investigation of physical properties of microalgae‐pectin‐based bio‐composite with addition of pine needle for environmental application
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates the physical properties of a bio-composite material made from microalgae, pectin, and pine needles as a potential alternative to petroleum-based plastics, without studying microplastic pollution or environmental impacts.
Synthesis of Carbon Nanofibers from Biopolymer Blends and its Applications
This PhD thesis covers the development of carbon nanofiber membranes from lignin — a renewable wood by-product — and includes a chapter demonstrating their ability to filter micro- and nanoplastics, dyes, and antibiotics from water. It is relevant to microplastics primarily as a remediation technology study rather than an exposure or toxicology study.
Adaptable Polyurethane Networks Containing Tertiary Amines as Intrinsic Bond Exchange Catalyst
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a polymer chemistry study developing recyclable polyurethane vitrimer materials that incorporate an intrinsic catalyst for bond exchange, improving their thermomechanical properties and recyclability.
Understanding and Mitigating the Toxic Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on Environmental Health
This review covers the sources, types, and ecological impacts of microplastics as environmental contaminants, examining how polymer-specific properties such as chemical additives affect toxicity across ecosystems and discussing mitigation approaches including physical and chemical remediation.
Compatibility of Polymer/Fiber to Enhance the Wood Plastic Composite Properties and their Applications
This review examined how fiber compatibility affects the properties of wood-plastic composite materials, which combine natural fibers with plastic matrices for construction and other uses. Developing better bio-composite materials can help reduce reliance on pure plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution.
Current research trends on micro- and nano-plastics as an emerging threat to global environment: A review.
This review summarizes the current knowledge on micro- and nanoplastics as emerging global pollutants, covering their distribution across terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric environments, their persistence, and the health risks from their chemical additives. It identifies key research gaps in understanding how MNPs move between environmental compartments and accumulate in living organisms.
Adsorbing nanoplastics through high-resilience lignin–polyurethane foam
Researchers developed a lignin-infused polyurethane foam that removes nanoplastics from water using two mechanisms: physical trapping in the foam's pores and chemical bonding between the plastic particles and lignin's molecular structure. This offers a promising, plant-derived approach to filtering tiny plastic particles from contaminated water. As nanoplastics are increasingly found in drinking water sources and human tissue, materials that can capture them efficiently are an important part of the solution.
Leveraging nanoparticle environmental health and safety research in the study of micro- and nano-plastics
Researchers argue that two decades of research on the environmental health and safety of engineered nanomaterials provides a strong foundation for studying micro- and nanoplastics. They outline how lessons from nano-safety research apply to understanding plastic particle toxicity, bioaccumulation, trophic transfer, and environmental behavior. The study emphasizes that existing tools and methodologies from nanotoxicology can accelerate progress in assessing the risks of particulate plastic pollution.
Lignin-driven valorization of lignocellulosic biomass to functional biochar for advanced wastewater remediation: A review
A study explored how lignin-derived materials from lignocellulosic biomass can be valorized into functional products as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Expanding bio-based alternatives is a key strategy for reducing the production of plastics that eventually become environmental microplastic pollutants.
Characterization of Composites from Post-Consumer Polypropylene and Oilseed Pomace Fillers
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it characterizes wood-plastic composites made from recycled polypropylene and agricultural pomace fillers, evaluating mechanical properties for construction applications rather than addressing plastic pollution.
A Study of Plant-Filled Polymer Composites Based on Highly Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
Not relevant to microplastics — this study characterizes the optical, thermal, and mechanical properties of PVC-based composites filled with plant materials (spruce flour, birch flour, rice husk), exploring eco-friendly construction materials without addressing microplastic pollution.
Evaluation of Possible Contaminants from Sustainable Materials Intended for Food Contact
This paper has limited direct relevance to microplastics; it evaluates chemical contaminants that can migrate from sustainable natural-material food packaging into food and beverages, though its focus is on bio-based packaging alternatives rather than plastic particle pollution.
One-Step Multifunctionalization of Flax Fabrics for Simultaneous Flame-Retardant and Hydro-Oleophobic Properties Using Radiation-Induced Graft Polymerization
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it investigates chemical treatments to make flax fabric simultaneously flame-retardant and water-repellent using radiation-induced graft polymerization.
Microplastic and Nanoplastic Pollution in Water Bodies from Conventional Packaging Materials
This review examines the occurrence of microplastics and nanoplastics in water bodies originating from conventional packaging materials, covering the pathways by which packaging-derived particles enter aquatic environments, their toxicological roles as contaminant carriers, and risks to ecosystems and human health via food chain bioaccumulation.
Lignin beyond the status quo: recent and emerging composite applications
This review examines recent advances in using lignin, a natural plant polymer, as a component in composite materials across various industries. Researchers highlight how lignin-based composites can serve as biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics in packaging, construction, and other applications. The study suggests that scaling up lignin-based materials could help reduce dependence on petroleum-derived plastics and the resulting microplastic pollution.
A holistic approach to assess the toxic behaviour of emerging nanomaterials in aquatic system
Not relevant to microplastics — this book chapter reviews how emerging nanomaterials behave at nano-bio-eco interfaces, discussing toxicity, fate, and exposure potential in aquatic systems without a specific focus on plastic particles.
Nanoplastics in the Environment: Sources, Fate, Toxicity, Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
This review covers the formation, environmental fate, and health risks of nanoplastics, emphasizing their capacity to penetrate biological barriers and cause oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, and endocrine disruption, alongside current strategies for mitigation.
Nano- and microplastics in the environment : presence, effects and their role as a Trojan horse for other pollutants
This thesis reviews the presence and effects of nano- and microplastics in the environment, examining how they act as carriers for other pollutants and discussing their potential health impacts on ecosystems and humans.