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University of Coimbra

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Coimbra.

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109
Papers
1
Tier 1 Papers
5,764
Citations
89% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 12 papers list University of Coimbra as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Filipa Bessa 27
Ana M. M. Gonçalves 9
João Carlos Marques 9
Solange Magalhães 8
Maria G. Rasteiro 8
Luís A. E. Batista de Carvalho 7
Luís Alves 6
Telma Encarnação 6
José Paulo Sousa 5
Isabel Henriques 5
M. Paula M. Marques 5
Jaime A. Ramos 5
Juliana Barros 4
Rui Fausto 4
A.J.F.N. Sobral 4
Cátia Venâncio 4
Isabel Silva 4
Vítor H. Paiva 4
João C. Marques 3
Ana Laura Brandão 3
Diana M. Matos 3
Sahadevan Seena 3
Maria da Conceição Cunha 3
João Marques 3
Luís C. Dias 3
João M. Neto 3
Juliana Araújo 3
João Coentro 3
Pablo Barría 3
Paula V. Morais 2
Pedro Faia 2
Artur Mateus 2
Timur Nikitin 2
A. Jorge Guiomar 2
Vera M. Mendes 2
Bruno Manadas 2
A. K. Haghi 2
Daniela C.C. Silva 2
Ana Cláudia Norte 2
Paulo Santos 2
Elsa T. Rodrigues 2
Joana Fragão 2
Gil Gonçalves 2
Ricardo A. E. Castro 2
Bernardo A. Nogueira 2
Diana Pacheco 2
Alexandra Baeta 2
Vítor Silva 2
Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis 2
Arminda Almeida 2

Top Papers

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Microplastics in wild fish from North East Atlantic Ocean and its potential for causing neurotoxic effects, lipid oxidative damage, and human health risks associated with ingestion exposure
2019 Tier 2 855 citations
Spatial and temporal distribution of microplastics in water and sediments of a freshwater system (Antuã River, Portugal)
2018 Tier 2 800 citations
Occurrence of microplastics in commercial fish from a natural estuarine environment
2018 Tier 2 586 citations
Impacts of plastic products used in daily life on the environment and human health: What is known?
2019 Tier 2 304 citations
Widespread microplastic ingestion by fish assemblages in tropical estuaries subjected to anthropogenic pressures
2017 Tier 2 302 citations
Floating macrolitter leaked from Europe into the ocean
2021 Tier 2 274 citations
A scientific perspective on microplastics in nature and society: Evidence review report
2019 Tier 2 274 citations
Microplastics in gentoo penguins from the Antarctic region
2019 Tier 2 262 citations
The Role of Bacterial Polyhydroalkanoate (PHA) in a Sustainable Future: A Review on the Biological Diversity
2023 Tier 144 citations
Effectiveness of a methodology of microplastics isolation for environmental monitoring in freshwater systems
2018 Tier 2 143 citations
Soil contamination in nearby natural areas mirrors that in urban greenspaces worldwide
2023 Tier 2 135 citations
Microplastics and other anthropogenic particles in Antarctica: Using penguins as biological samplers
2021 Tier 2 123 citations
Improving cost-efficiency for MPs density separation by zinc chloride reuse
2020 Tier 2 117 citations
Bioplastics: Innovation for Green Transition
2023 Tier 2 103 citations
An Overview of the Alternative Use of Seaweeds to Produce Safe and Sustainable Bio-Packaging
2022 Tier 2 102 citations
Plastisphere in freshwaters: An emerging concern
2021 Tier 2 91 citations
Quantifying Marine Macro Litter Abundance on a Sandy Beach Using Unmanned Aerial Systems and Object-Oriented Machine Learning Methods
2020 Tier 2 82 citations
Microplastics in Ecosystems: From Current Trends to Bio-Based Removal Strategies
2020 Tier 2 78 citations
Microplastics in Marine and Estuarine Species From the Coast of Portugal
2021 Tier 2 76 citations
Effects of virgin and weathered polystyrene and polypropylene microplastics on Raphidocelis subcapitata and embryos of Danio rerio under environmental concentrations
2021 Tier 2 66 citations
Bio-based materials for nonwovens
2021 Tier 2 64 citations
Microplastics accumulate priority antibiotic-resistant pathogens: Evidence from the riverine plastisphere
2023 Tier 2 58 citations
Polymethylmethacrylate nanoplastics effects on the freshwater cnidarian Hydra viridissima
2020 Tier 2 57 citations
Are mulch biofilms used in agriculture an environmentally friendly solution? - An insight into their biodegradability and ecotoxicity using key organisms in soil ecosystems
2022 Tier 2 53 citations
The Biological Effects of 3D Resins Used in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review
2022 Tier 1 39 citations
Polymethylmethacrylate nanoplastics can cause developmental malformations in early life stages of Xenopus laevis
2021 Tier 2 38 citations
Enhancing plastic waste recycling: Evaluating the impact of additives on the enzymatic polymer degradation
2023 Tier 2 35 citations
Influence of Plastic Waste on the Workability and Mechanical Behaviour of Asphalt Concrete
2022 Tier 2 35 citations
Accumulation of chemical elements and occurrence of microplastics in small pelagic fish from a neritic environment
2021 Tier 2 35 citations
Plastisphere assemblages differ from the surrounding bacterial communities in transitional coastal environments
2023 Tier 2 34 citations
Impacts of low concentrations of nanoplastics on leaf litter decomposition and food quality for detritivores in streams
2022 Tier 2 34 citations
Data Collection on Marine Litter Ingestion in Sea Turtles and Thresholds for Good Environmental Status
2019 Tier 2 30 citations
Extraction and Characterization of Microplastics from Portuguese Industrial Effluents
2022 Tier 2 22 citations
Microplastics in Juvenile Commercial Fish from an Estuarine Environment
2017 Tier 2 21 citations
Hidden threats in the plastisphere: Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales colonizing microplastics in river water
2024 Tier 2 18 citations
Multicriteria Decision Analysis Addressing Marine and Terrestrial Plastic Waste Management: A Review
2022 Tier 18 citations
Microplastics ingestion and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) by breeding seabirds in the east tropical Atlantic: Associations with trophic and foraging proxies (δ15N and δ13C)
2023 Tier 2 17 citations
Monitoring macroplastics in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: Expert survey reveals visual and drone-based census as most effective techniques
2024 Tier 16 citations
Effects of microplastics alone and with adsorbed benzo(a)pyrene on the gills proteome of Scrobicularia plana
2022 Tier 2 16 citations
Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Atmosphere: Methodology for Microplastics Size-Fractionation Sampling
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
Is the toxicity of nanosized polymethylmethacrylate particles dependent on the exposure route and food items?
2021 Tier 2 14 citations
Recycling Ophthalmic Lens Wastewater in a Circular Economy Context: A Case Study with Microalgae Integration
2023 Tier 2 12 citations
Modern conditions and recent environmental evolution of the industrialized inner Ría of Ferrol (Galicia, NW Spain)
2023 Tier 2 11 citations
Tailored cellulose-based flocculants for microplastics removal: Mechanistic insights, pH influence, and efficiency optimization
2025 Tier 2 10 citations
Formulations, Processing, and Application of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Thermoplastic Starch Blends: A Review
2025 Tier 10 citations
Does functionalised nanoplastics modulate the cellular and physiological responses of aquatic fungi to metals?
2023 Tier 2 9 citations
A multi-criteria assessment of the implementation of innovative technologies to achieve different levels of microplastics and macroplastics reduction
2023 Tier 2 9 citations
How vulnerable are the nesting sites of loggerhead turtles in Cabo Verde?
2025 Tier 8 citations
Towards more sustainable oceans: A review of the pressing challenges posed by marine plastic litter
2025 Tier 8 citations
Insights on Microplastic Contamination from Municipal and Textile Industry Effluents and Their Removal Using a Cellulose-Based Approach
2024 Tier 2 8 citations