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Korea University

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Microplastic research output and top contributors from Korea University.

172
Papers
3
Tier 1 Papers
9,098
Citations
76% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 41 papers list Korea University as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Top Authors

showing 50 of 228 affiliated authors
Author Papers
Yong Sik Ok 35
Jung‐Hwan Kwon 30
Jinho Jung 22
Joorim Na 11
Jinyoung Song 8
Kumuduni Niroshika Palansooriya 6
Nik Nurhidayu Nik Mut 6
Abhrajyoti Tarafdar 6
Piumi Amasha Withana 5
Zhihan Cao 5
Dat Thanh Pham 5
Hyung‐Min Lee 5
Changhae Kim 5
Hwang Lee 5
Seung-Beom Ku 4
Kwon-Hong Lee 4
Yeonjeong Ha 4
Kyeongho Eom 4
Pil-Gon Kim 3
Anh T. Ngoc 3
Pavani Dulanja Dissanayake 3
Dana Fahad M. S. Mohamed 3
Han-Sol Lee 3
Changhae Kim 3
Ji Hoon Seo 3
Jiyul An 3
Nayoon Park 3
Md. Niamul Haque 3
Gersan An 3
Jinwoo Kim 2
Jaesang Lee 2
Xiangzhou Yuan 2
Yeon Jae Bae 2
Jiyun Han 2
Hee-Jin Park 2
So-Young Lee 2
Jerry Achar 2
Eui‐Ju Choi 2
Hyeongi Kim 2
Rodolfo M. Nayga 2
Seung‐Ha Lee 2
Seok Chung 2
Minju Park 2
Yoora Cho 2
Ibrahim Mahariq 2
Hyungjin Jung 2
Gwonhwa Song 2
Sachini Supunsala Senadheera 2
Yong‐Sang Ryu 2
Seung Pil Pack 2

Top Papers

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How biochar works, and when it doesn't: A review of mechanisms controlling soil and plant responses to biochar
2021 Tier 2 872 citations
Microplastics as pollutants in agricultural soils
2020 Tier 2 747 citations
Sorption capacity of plastic debris for hydrophobic organic chemicals
2013 Tier 2 537 citations
Interactions between microplastics, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: Implications for vector transport
2021 Tier 2 520 citations
Effects of microplastics on the terrestrial environment: A critical review
2022 Tier 2 348 citations
Photo-aging of polyvinyl chloride microplastic in the presence of natural organic acids
2020 Tier 2 297 citations
Repeated-oral dose toxicity of polyethylene microplastics and the possible implications on reproduction and development of the next generation
2020 Tier 2 280 citations
Microplastics in Food: A Review on Analytical Methods and Challenges
2020 Tier 2 273 citations
Microplastics as a vector of hydrophobic contaminants: Importance of hydrophobic additives
2017 Tier 2 211 citations
Size-dependent chronic toxicity of fragmented polyethylene microplastics to Daphnia magna
2021 Tier 2 193 citations
Challenges and opportunities in sustainable management of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment
2021 Tier 2 182 citations
Leaching of microplastic-associated additives in aquatic environments: A critical review
2022 Tier 2 181 citations
National-scale distribution of micro(meso)plastics in farmland soils across China: Implications for environmental impacts
2021 Tier 1 152 citations
National Reconnaissance Survey of Microplastics in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Korea
2020 Tier 2 152 citations
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates a shift to a plastic circular economy
2021 Tier 2 133 citations
Fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages reveal extensive degradation of the world's rivers
2022 Tier 2 131 citations
Pre/post-natal exposure to microplastic as a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorder
2022 Tier 2 129 citations
Soil plastisphere: Exploration methods, influencing factors, and ecological insights
2022 Tier 2 125 citations
Synergistic effect of microplastic fragments and benzophenone‐3 additives on lethal and sublethal Daphnia magna toxicity
2020 Tier 2 120 citations
Biochar alters chemical and microbial properties of microplastic-contaminated soil
2022 Tier 2 108 citations
The impact of the risk perception of ocean microplastics on tourists' pro-environmental behavior intention
2021 Tier 2 103 citations
Analysis of microplastics in various foods and assessment of aggregate human exposure via food consumption in korea
2023 Tier 2 97 citations
Occurrence of microplastics in municipal sewage treatment plants: a review
2018 Tier 2 95 citations
Estimating microplastic-bound intake of hydrophobic organic chemicals by fish using measured desorption rates to artificial gut fluid
2018 Tier 2 92 citations
Enhanced ASGR2 by microplastic exposure leads to resistance to therapy in gastric cancer
2022 Tier 2 88 citations
The role of soils in the disposition, sequestration and decontamination of environmental contaminants
2021 Tier 2 81 citations
Biodegradable chito-beads replacing non-biodegradable microplastics for cosmetics
2021 Tier 2 76 citations
Biofilm development of Bacillus siamensis ATKU1 on pristine short chain low-density polyethylene: A case study on microbe-microplastics interaction
2020 Tier 2 71 citations
Role of benzophenone-3 additive in chronic toxicity of polyethylene microplastic fragments to Daphnia magna
2021 Tier 2 69 citations
Ecotoxicological effects of micro- and nanoplastics on terrestrial food web from plants to human beings
2022 Tier 2 65 citations
Embrace complexity to understand microplastic pollution
2022 Tier 2 64 citations
Effects of microplastics and salinity on food waste processing by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae
2020 Tier 2 63 citations
A review of biodegradation and formation of biodegradable microplastics in soil and freshwater environments
2024 Tier 2 58 citations
Photoaging of Typical Microplastics as Affected by Air Humidity: Mechanistic Insights into the Important Role of Water Molecules
2023 Tier 2 55 citations
Low-density polyethylene microplastics alter chemical properties and microbial communities in agricultural soil
2023 Tier 2 55 citations
Transgenerational effects of polyethylene microplastic fragments containing benzophenone-3 additive in Daphnia magna
2022 Tier 2 53 citations
Differential staining lowers the false positive detection in a novel volumetric measurement technique of microplastics
2022 Tier 2 52 citations
Microplastic biofilms in water treatment systems: Fate and risks of pathogenic bacteria, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotic resistance genes
2023 Tier 2 50 citations
Structure-dependent surface catalytic degradation of cephalosporin antibiotics on the aged polyvinyl chloride microplastics
2021 Tier 2 50 citations
Toxicity and biomarkers of micro-plastic in aquatic environment: a review
2020 Tier 2 50 citations
Combined effect of biochar and soil moisture on soil chemical properties and microbial community composition in microplastic‐contaminated agricultural soil
2022 Tier 2 49 citations
Chronic toxicity of biodegradable microplastic (Polylactic acid) to Daphnia magna: A comparison with polyethylene terephthalate
2023 Tier 2 46 citations
Advancing Plastic Waste Classification and Recycling Efficiency: Integrating Image Sensors and Deep Learning Algorithms
2023 Tier 2 46 citations
Effect of LDPE microplastics on chemical properties and microbial communities in soil
2022 Tier 2 46 citations
A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe for the environment?
2024 Tier 2 45 citations
Automatic classification of microplastics and natural organic matter mixtures using a deep learning model
2023 Tier 2 45 citations
Digestion of plastics using in vitro human gastrointestinal tract and their potential to adsorb emerging organic pollutants
2022 Tier 2 45 citations
Macro- and microplastics as complex threats to coral reef ecosystems
2023 Tier 2 44 citations
The release, degradation, and distribution of PVC microplastic-originated phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers in sediments
2024 Tier 2 43 citations
Environmental applications and risks of nanomaterials: An introduction to CREST publications during 2018–2021
2021 Tier 2 43 citations