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University of KwaZulu-Natal

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of KwaZulu-Natal.

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58
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2
Tier 1 Papers
2,166
Citations
74% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 15 papers list University of KwaZulu-Natal as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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David Glassom 7
Deborah Robertson-Andersson 6
Trishan Naidoo 5
Oladimeji Ayo Iwalaye 3
Jemma Finch 2
Trevor Hill 2
Rayishnee Pillay 2
Rekha Hansraj 2
Rendani B. Bulannga 2
Štefan Schmidt 2
Olatunde Stephen Olatunji 2
Nishanee Rampersad 2
Colin A. Chapman 2
Refilwe Precious Mofokeng 2
Refilwe Mofokeng 2
Deborah Robertson- Andersson 2
Ganas Kandasamy Moodley 2
J.A.G. Cooper 2
Joy Tuoyo Adu 1
Muthukrishnavellaisamy Kumarasamy 1
Mahmoud A. A. Ibrahim 1
José Rogério A. Silva 1
Jeremiah Oshiomame Unuofin 1
Sogolo Lucky Lebelo 1
P. Mark Graham 1
Nicholas B. Pattinson 1
Sreekantha B. Jonnalagadda 1
Elizabeth Oyinkansola Omotola 1
Shamshad A. Inamdar 1
Shaukatali N. Inamdar 1
Genene Tessema Mola 1
Brenda Moodley 1
Suveshnee Munien 1
Nokwanda Hendricks 1
Bhekumuzi Gumbi 1
Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan 1
Viren Chunilall 1
Bruce Sitholé 1
David Lokhat 1
Milan Čárský 1
Prishani Boodraj 1
Andrew Green 1
Joelene Govender 1
Astika Bhugeloo 1
C. Fiona MacKay 1
Richard Meissner 1
Rivalani Baloyi Baloyi 1
Bruce Bishop Sithole 1
Folasade Abimbola. Adu 1
Joudel Mahabeer 1

Top Papers

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Human Health and Ocean Pollution
2020 Tier 710 citations
Plastic pollution in five urban estuaries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2015 Tier 2 282 citations
Decreased growth and survival in small juvenile fish, after chronic exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of microplastic
2019 Tier 2 189 citations
Towards Characterising Microplastic Abundance, Typology and Retention in Mangrove-Dominated Estuaries
2020 Tier 2 101 citations
Are Nitric Acid (HNO3) Digestions Efficient in Isolating Microplastics from Juvenile Fish?
2017 Tier 2 86 citations
The Devastation of Waste Plastic on the Environment and Remediation Processes: A Critical Review
2023 Tier 2 84 citations
Microplastic pollutants in water: A comprehensive review on their remediation by adsorption using various adsorbents
2024 Tier 2 67 citations
Microplastics toxicity, detection, and removal from water/wastewater
2023 Tier 2 66 citations
Primate conservation: Lessons learned in the last 20 years can guide future efforts
2021 Tier 2 64 citations
The possible routes of microplastics uptake in sea cucumber Holothuria cinerascens (Brandt, 1835)
2020 Tier 2 64 citations
Sea-surface microplastic concentrations along the coastal shelf of KwaZulu–Natal, South Africa
2019 Tier 2 64 citations
Nurdle drifters around South Africa as indicators of ocean structures and dispersion
2019 Tier 2 38 citations
Uptake and accumulation of microplastic particles by two freshwater ciliates isolated from a local river in South Africa
2021 Tier 2 37 citations
Presence of microplastics in benthic macroinvertebrates along the Kenyan coast
2020 Tier 2 31 citations
Collaboration and infrastructure is needed to develop an African perspective on micro(nano)plastic pollution
2021 Tier 2 25 citations
Implementation of microplastics derived from waste plastic for uptake of MB dye: Performance and LCA study
2022 Tier 2 24 citations
Spatial distribution and consequences of contaminants in harbour sediments – A case study from Richards Bay Harbour, South Africa
2021 Tier 2 23 citations
Microplastics pollution in the sediments of creeks and estuaries of Kenya, western Indian Ocean
2021 Tier 2 19 citations
Microplastic Polymers in Surface Waters and Sediments in the Creeks Along the Kenya Coast, Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
2021 Tier 2 18 citations
Micro- and nanoplastics in freshwater ecosystems—interaction with and impact upon bacterivorous ciliates
2024 Tier 2 16 citations
Trace detection of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate in surface sediments using a liquid chromatograph coupled to an electrospray ionization single quadrupole mass spectrometer (LC-ESI–Q-MS)
2024 Tier 2 16 citations
Evaluating cutinase from Fusarium oxysporum as a biocatalyst for the degradation of nine synthetic polymer
2025 Tier 2 15 citations
Applications of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles in Photocatalysis
2024 Tier 2 15 citations
Ostracoda and Foraminifera as bioindicators of (aquatic) pollution in the protected area of uMlalazi estuary, South Africa
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
Experimental exposure to microplastics does not affect the physiology of healthy or moderately bleached Anomastraea irregularis and Pocillopora verrucosa corals
2022 Tier 2 14 citations
Water Temperature and Microplastic Concentration Influenced Microplastic Ingestion and Retention Rates in Sea Cucumber (Holothuria cinerascens Brandt, 1835)
2021 Tier 2 14 citations
The future of ocean plastics: designing diverse collaboration frameworks
2023 Tier 2 10 citations
Presence of microplastics in jellyfish (Crambionella orsini) along the Kenyan coast
2021 Tier 2 10 citations
Microplastics contamination of fish from the creeks along the Kenya coast, Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
2022 Tier 2 8 citations
Spectacle lens and contact lens recycling in South Africa
2023 Tier 2 7 citations
Debris Surveys in Three African Cities Demonstrate Influence of Local Clean-Up Efforts
2023 Tier 2 6 citations
Microplastic Occurrence in Marine Invertebrates Sampled from Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa in Different Seasons
2020 Tier 2 5 citations
Microplastics Contamination of Fish From The Creeks Along The Kenya Coast, Western Indian Ocean (WIO).
2021 Tier 2 4 citations
Time Integrated Metal Accumulation on Pellets in an Industrial Harbour “Durban Harbour”
2021 Tier 2 4 citations
Ocean governance for human health and the role of the social sciences
2018 Tier 2 4 citations
Application and Efficacy of Management Interventions for the Control of Microplastics in Freshwater Bodies: A Systematic Review
2024 Tier 1 3 citations
Disposal of spectacles and contact lenses: Optometrist and lens wearer perspectives
2023 Tier 2 3 citations
Microplastics Originating from Paints and Synthetic Textile Materials
2024 Tier 2 2 citations
Assessment of Microplastic and Heavy Metal Contamination in Durban Harbour Sediments: Ecological Implications for Grandidierella lignorum
2025 Tier 2 1 citations
Dynamic process of UV-aging polystyrene microplastics, simultaneous adsorption of drugs, and subsequently coagulative removal together
2025 Tier 2 1 citations
Corrigendum to “Pinostrobin alleviates testicular and spermatological damage induced by polystyrene microplastics in adult albino rats” [Biomed. Pharmacother. 162 (2023) 114686]
2024 Tier 2 1 citations
Microplastic occurrence in sediments of informal settlement in Durban, South Africa: assessing the ocean impact in the aftermath of floods
2024 Tier 2 1 citations
Global plastic governance approaches and policy pathways for strengthening South Africa’s circular plastics economy
2026 Tier
What are plastic sinks? A comprehensive framework and functional typology
2026 Tier 2
A taxonomy-inspired hierarchical classification of plastic litter
2026 Tier 2
Moving beyond the known: Identifying conceptual gaps, emerging threats, and novel opportunities for global pollinator conservation
2026 Tier 2
Presence and hazard assessment of microplastics in mexican howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata ssp. mexicana) of the Los Tuxtlas Biosphere reserve, Mexico
2026 Tier 2
Towards Adaptive Water Quality Indexing: Integrating Fuzzy Logic for Improved Contaminant Detection and Treatment Planning
2025 Tier 2
Ostracoda and Foraminifera as indicators of anthropogenic impacts – case studies from Sub-Saharan Africa
2025 Tier 2
Corrigendum to <“Determination of microplastics in sediment, water, and fish across the Orange-Senqu River basin” [Water Research Volume 266 (2024) Number 122394]
2024 Tier 2