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University of Antwerp

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Antwerp.

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Tier 1 Papers
1,367
Citations
91% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 5 papers list University of Antwerp as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Author Papers
Raewyn M. Town 11
Camilla Catarci Carteny 9
Ronny Blust 8
Adrian Covaci 8
Giulia Poma 6
Siebe Lievens 4
Lieven Bervoets 4
Ronny Blust 4
Mathilde Falcou-Préfol 3
Marie Sioen 2
Els Prinsen 2
Tim De Kock 2
Greet Schoeters 2
Elvio D. Amato 2
Christina Christia 2
Maximilian Wagner 2
B. Slootmaekers 2
Jenevieve Hara 2
Falcou-Préfol Mathilde 2
Xiaoyu Zhang 1
Sébastjen Schoenaers 1
Muhammad Adeel 1
Thimo Groffen 1
J.A.N. Buytaert 1
Marcel Eens 1
Lucas Panneel 1
Paulien Cleys 1
Antonius Mulder 1
Rafael Alvarez Gutiérrez 1
Johan Blom 1
Bert Belmans 1
Anouk De Bock 1
Amaryllis Audenaert 1
Filip Lardon 1
Luis D. Allegue 1
David Hernando 1
Jan Stoop 1
Inne Xhonneux 1
Waleed F. A. Marei 1
Jo Leroy 1
Pieter Billen 1
Serge Tavernier 1
Tim Willems 1
Miguel Portillo‐Estrada 1
Jenevieve Hara 1
Ronny Blust 1
Gethrie B Oraño 1
Kayawe Valentine Mubiana 1
Herman P. van Leeuwen 1
Philippe G. Jorens 1

Top Papers

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Ecotoxicological Effects of Chemical Contaminants Adsorbed to Microplastics in the Clam Scrobicularia plana
2018 Tier 2 206 citations
Microplastic contamination in gudgeons (Gobio gobio) from Flemish rivers (Belgium)
2018 Tier 2 139 citations
Technological application potential of polyethylene and polystyrene biodegradation by macro-organisms such as mealworms and wax moth larvae
2020 Tier 2 90 citations
Effects of the UV filter, oxybenzone, adsorbed to microplastics in the clam Scrobicularia plana
2020 Tier 2 78 citations
Biochemodynamic Features of Metal Ions Bound by Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Aquatic Media
2018 Tier 2 76 citations
Histological, enzymatic and chemical analyses of the potential effects of differently sized microplastic particles upon long-term ingestion in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
2020 Tier 2 74 citations
Chemical safety of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens), knowledge gaps and recommendations for future research: a critical review
2021 Tier 2 64 citations
Exploring BPA alternatives – Environmental levels and toxicity review
2024 Tier 58 citations
Chemical composition of microplastics floating on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea
2022 Tier 2 52 citations
RILEM interlaboratory study on the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures modified with polyethylene waste
2022 Tier 2 48 citations
Ingestion and excretion dynamics of microplastics by black soldier fly larvae and correlation with mouth opening size
2023 Tier 2 47 citations
Uptake and Release Kinetics of Organic Contaminants Associated with Micro- and Nanoplastic Particles
2020 Tier 2 44 citations
Genomic Diversity of Two Hydrocarbon-Degrading and Plant Growth-Promoting Pseudomonas Species Isolated from the Oil Field of Bóbrka (Poland)
2019 Tier 2 43 citations
Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) – A cheap, non-toxic and high-density floating solution for microplastic isolation from beach sediments
2021 Tier 2 33 citations
A simple, rapid and accurate method for the sample preparation and quantification of meso- and microplastics in food and food waste streams
2022 Tier 2 31 citations
Micro- and nanoplastics transfer from seawater to the atmosphere through aerosolization under controlled laboratory conditions
2023 Tier 2 25 citations
Nanomaterials for the Catalytic Degradation and Detection of Microplastics: A Review
2024 Tier 2 22 citations
Accumulation and release of organic pollutants by conventional and biodegradable microplastics in the marine environment
2023 Tier 2 20 citations
Influence of Particle Size on Ecotoxicity of Low-Density Polyethylene Microplastics, with and without Adsorbed Benzo-a-Pyrene, in Clam Scrobicularia plana
2022 Tier 2 20 citations
What can we learn from studying plastic debris in the Sea Scheldt estuary?
2022 Tier 2 19 citations
Not Only Diamonds Are Forever: Degradation of Plastic Films in a Simulated Marine Environment
2021 Tier 2 19 citations
Effect of Polymer Aging on Uptake/Release Kinetics of Metal Ions and Organic Molecules by Micro- and Nanoplastics: Implications for the Bioavailability of the Associated Compounds
2023 Tier 2 16 citations
Effects of microplastics alone and with adsorbed benzo(a)pyrene on the gills proteome of Scrobicularia plana
2022 Tier 2 16 citations
Impact of weathered and virgin polyethylene terephthalate (PET) micro- and nanoplastics on growth dynamics and the production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of microalgae
2024 Tier 2 15 citations
Distribution and toxicity of persistent organic pollutants and methoxylated polybrominated diphenylethers in different tissues of the green turtle Chelonia mydas
2021 Tier 2 12 citations
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Accumulation, Reproductive Impairment, and Associations with Nestling Body Condition in Great (Parus major)- and Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) Living near a Hotspot in Belgium
2024 Tier 2 11 citations
Cellular and tissue-level responses of mussels (Mytilus edulis) to aged polyethylene terephthalate (PET) micro- and nanoplastic particles
2025 Tier 2 8 citations
Differential sensitivity of hemocyte subpopulations (Mytilus edulis) to aged polyethylene terephthalate micro- and nanoplastic particles
2024 Tier 2 8 citations
Microplastic pollution on historic facades: Hidden ‘sink' or urban threat?
2023 Tier 2 8 citations
A Production and Fractionation Protocol for Polyvinyl Chloride Microplastics
2023 Tier 2 8 citations
Microplastics in soil: a comprehensive review of analytical techniques
2025 Tier 2 6 citations
An Ex Vivo Study Examining Migration of Microplastics from an Infused Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition Circuit
2024 Tier 2 5 citations
Protecting public health and the environment: towards a general ban on cellulose acetate cigarette filters in the European Union
2023 Tier 2 5 citations
Accumulation and release of organic pollutants by conventional and biodegradable microplastics in the marine environment
2022 Tier 2 5 citations
Microplastics (10 µm-5 mm) in European Atlantic Coastal Waters
2025 Tier 2 4 citations
Microbial protein-derived bioplastics from renewable substrates: pathways, challenges, and applications in a circular economy
2025 Tier 3 citations
Associations between Urinary Phthalate Metabolites with BDNF and Behavioral Function among European Children from Five HBM4EU Aligned Studies
2024 Tier 3 citations
Sorption kinetics of metallic and organic contaminants on micro- and nanoplastics: remarkable dependence of the intraparticulate contaminant diffusion coefficient on the particle size and potential role of polymer crystallinity
2025 Tier 2 2 citations
Preliminary Research on Moss-Based Biocomposites as an Alternative Substrate in Moss Walls
2023 Tier 2 2 citations
Potassium Carbonate (K 2 CO 3 ) – A cheap, non-toxic and high-density floating solution for microplastic isolation from beach sediments
2020 Tier 2 2 citations
Beyond growth: comparative impact of plastics and natural particles on EPS dynamics and aggregation in Rhodomonas Salina
2025 Tier 2 1 citations
Insights on Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems: The EPHEMARE Project
2020 Tier 2 1 citations
Systematic assessment of the mechanisms and risks of micro- and nanoplastic particle exposure in marine invertebrates
2026 Tier 2
From biodiversity to design: a phylogeny-aware, data-driven framework for biological model selection in bio-inspired design
2026 Tier 2
Microplastic Pollution on Historic Built Surfaces: Hidden ‘Sink' or Urban Threat?
2023 Tier 2
P-156 cellular uptake of polystyrene nanoplastics by oocytes and their impact on subsequent embryo development: a preliminary insight using a bovine in vitro model
2022 Tier 2
Chemical composition of microplastics floating on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea
2022 Tier 2
Chemical composition of microplastics floating on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea
2022 Tier 2
Chemical composition of microplastics floating on the Mediterranean Sea surface
2022 Tier 2
Microplastic contamination in gudgeons (Gobio gobio) from Flemish rivers
2017 Tier 2