Research on microplastics (MPs) in the terrestrial environment is currently at a still embryonal
stage. The current knowledge concerning poorly known diffuse sources of MPs pollution in …

The distribution and abundance of microplastics into the world are so extensive that many
scientists use them as key indicators of the recent and contemporary period defining a new …

Chromium is a potentially toxic metal occurring in water and groundwater as a result of natural
and anthropogenic sources. Microbial interaction with mafic and ultramafic rocks together …

Monitoring studies have quantified microscopic plastic debris, so-called microplastics, in
freshwater systems, including banks, surface waters and sediments. However, there is a lack of …

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) is a spectroscopy technique widely used to identify organic
materials. It has recently gained popularity in microplastic (MP) pollution research to …

Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to conventional
polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed after use, …

Microplastics have recently been stated as being remarkable contaminants of all environmental
matrices. The lack of consistent and standardised methods and protocols used to …

In this review, we examined the European legislative context on water protection concerning
pesticide residues monitoring and the relevant National Action Plans and strategies that …

We report the results of a visual survey of floating natural (NML) and anthropogenic (AML)
macro-litter (> 2.5 cm) performed in the central part of the Mediterranean Sea during a dual-…

Karst aquifers are essential drinking water sources, representing about 25% of the total
available sources globally. Groundwater ecosystems consist of fissured carbonate rocks …