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University of Leeds

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Leeds.

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96
Papers
2
Tier 1 Papers
3,703
Citations
78% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 21 papers list University of Leeds as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Paul Kay 14
Mark Patrick Taylor 7
Faith Ka Shun Chan 6
Laura Carter 6
Costas A. Velis 6
Mark Taylor 6
Muhammad Tausif 5
Mark Sumner 5
Ed Cook 5
Steven A. Banwart 4
Alice Hazlehurst 4
Peter King 4
Gbotemi A. Adediran 3
Richard S. Blackburn 3
Zhangling Chen 3
Benjamin T. Lobel 3
Olivier J. Cayre 3
Abdul Jabbar 3
Paul Kay 3
Devlina Das Pramanik 3
Lucy Tiffin 3
Yuyao Xu 2
Qian Ye 2
Ed Keavney 2
Jeff Peakall 2
Franja Prosenc 2
Francisco M. Goycoolea 2
Matthew F. Johnson 2
Long Lin 2
Yufa Sun 2
Nikolai Friberg 2
Muhammad Tausif 2
Thomas Nash 2
Laura Carter 2
Thomas F. Whale 1
Yaoyang Xu 1
E. G. V. Evans 1
Julia Gala de Pablo 1
Thomas H. Stanton 1
Suruchi Roychoudhry 1
Timothy N. Hunter 1
David Harbottle 1
Girish M. Kale 1
Martin R. Tillotson 1
Peter King 1
J. E. Cunningham 1
Peyman Babakhani 1
Michael Bryant 1
David M. Hodgson 1
Felicity Elder 1

Top Papers

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Evaluating scenarios toward zero plastic pollution
2020 Tier 2 1,594 citations
Wastewater treatment plants as a source of microplastics in river catchments
2018 Tier 2 274 citations
Plastic pollution on the world’s coral reefs
2023 Tier 198 citations
A rapid review and meta-regression analyses of the toxicological impacts of microplastic exposure in human cells
2021 Tier 2 198 citations
Removal of polystyrene nanoplastics from water by Cu Ni carbon material: The role of adsorption
2022 Tier 2 128 citations
Microplastic pollution in Chinese urban rivers: The influence of urban factors
2021 Tier 2 113 citations
Impact of vehicle type, tyre feature and driving behaviour on tyre wear under real-world driving conditions
2022 Tier 2 81 citations
Investigating the presence of microplastics in demersal sharks of the North-East Atlantic
2020 Tier 2 80 citations
Organic pollutants in deep sea: Occurrence, fate, and ecological implications
2021 Tier 2 75 citations
A critical review of microplastic pollution in urban freshwater environments and legislative progress in China: Recommendations and insights
2020 Tier 2 75 citations
Widespread occurrence of microplastics in marine bays with diverse drivers and environmental risk
2022 Tier 2 59 citations
A review of plastic waste circular actions in seven developing countries to achieve sustainable development goals
2023 Tier 58 citations
Reliable quantification of microplastic release from the domestic laundry of textile fabrics
2021 Tier 2 51 citations
Synthetic Microfiber and Microbead Exposure and Retention Time in Model Aquatic Species Under Different Exposure Scenarios
2020 Tier 2 49 citations
Zero-waste circular economy of plastic packaging: The bottlenecks and a way forward
2023 Tier 2 43 citations
Synthesis of dominant plastic microfibre prevalence and pollution control feasibility in Chinese freshwater environments
2021 Tier 2 41 citations
Quantification of microfibre release from textiles during domestic laundering
2023 Tier 2 39 citations
It's the product not the polymer: Rethinking plastic pollution
2020 Tier 2 37 citations
Detection, occurrence, and fate of emerging contaminants in agricultural environments (2019)
2019 Tier 2 37 citations
The environmental impact and economic feasibility assessment of composite calcium alginate bioplastics derived from Sargassum
2023 Tier 2 35 citations
Plastic waste reprocessing for circular economy: A systematic scoping review of risks to occupational and public health from legacy substances and extrusion
2022 Tier 2 30 citations
Initiation and evolution of knickpoints and their role in cut-and-fill processes in active submarine channels
2020 Tier 2 26 citations
Shedding off-the-grid: The role of garment manufacturing and textile care in global microfibre pollution
2023 Tier 24 citations
Anthropogenically impacted lake catchments in Denmark reveal low microplastic pollution
2022 Tier 2 22 citations
Sustainable processing of cotton fabrics with plant-based biomaterials Sapindus mukorossi and Acacia concinna for health-care applications
2020 Tier 2 22 citations
Microplastics in Soil–Plant Systems: Current Knowledge, Research Gaps, and Future Directions for Agricultural Sustainability
2025 Tier 2 19 citations
Abundance, spatial distribution, and physical characteristics of microplastics in stormwater detention ponds
2023 Tier 2 19 citations
Fragmented fibre (including microplastic) pollution from textiles
2021 Tier 2 19 citations
Direct Evidence That Microplastics Are Transported to the Deep Sea by Turbidity Currents
2025 Tier 2 18 citations
A systematic review on toxicity assessment of persistent emerging pollutants (EPs) and associated microplastics (MPs) in the environment using the Hydra animal model
2022 Tier 1 18 citations
Zooming in the plastisphere: the ecological interface for phytoplankton–plastic interactions in aquatic ecosystems
2024 Tier 2 17 citations
Investigating on the toxicity and bio-magnification potential of synthetic glitters on Artemia salina
2023 Tier 2 16 citations
Multifaceted effects of microplastics on soil-plant systems: Exploring the role of particle type and plant species
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
A rapid and portable fluorescence spectroscopy staining method for the detection of plastic microfibers in water
2023 Tier 2 14 citations
The potential of electron beams for the removal of microplastics from wastewater and sewage sludge
2023 Tier 2 13 citations
Plastic recycling plant as a point source of microplastics to sediment and macroinvertebrates in a remote stream
2022 Tier 2 13 citations
Investigation of ring, airjet and rotor spun yarn structures on the fragmented fibers (microplastics) released from polyester textiles during laundering
2023 Tier 2 12 citations
Oxygen plasma treatment to mitigate the shedding of fragmented fibres (microplastics) from polyester textiles
2024 Tier 2 11 citations
Effect of an antidepressant on aquatic ecosystems in the presence of microplastics: A mesocosm study
2024 Tier 2 11 citations
Co-contaminant risks in water reuse and biosolids application for agriculture
2025 Tier 2 10 citations
Female zebrafish are more affected than males under polystyrene microplastics exposure
2024 Tier 2 9 citations
Investigating the influence of yarn characteristics on microfibre release from knitted fabrics during laundering
2024 Tier 2 8 citations
Environmentally friendly calcium carbonate-polydopamine microcapsules with superior mechanical, barrier, and adhesive properties
2024 Tier 2 7 citations
Material flow analysis of chemical additives in plastics: A critical review
2024 Tier 7 citations
Eco-Friendly Fungal Chitosan-Silica Dual-Shell Microcapsules with Tailored Mechanical and Barrier Properties for Potential Consumer Product Applications
2024 Tier 2 6 citations
A local-to-global emissions inventory of macroplastic pollution
2023 Tier 2 6 citations
Advanced polystyrene nanoplastic remediation through electro-Fenton process: Degradation mechanisms and pathways
2025 Tier 2 5 citations
Image-based finite element modelling of fibre dynamics in polyester staple spun yarns
2025 Tier 2 5 citations
Toxicological impacts of plastic microfibers from face masks on Artemia salina: An environmental assessment using Box-Behnken design
2024 Tier 2 5 citations
Environmental levels of microplastics disrupt growth and stress pathways in edible crops via species-specific mechanisms
2025 Tier 2 3 citations