February 26, 2025Advancing Microplastics Characterization with FT-IR MicroscopyThe growing concern over microplastic pollution has spurred the development of advanced analytical techniques to detect, identify, and quantify these tiny contaminants. Read more
February 20, 2025Detecting Microplastics in the Human BrainNew findings reveal microplastics in brain tissue, raising concerns about links to cognitive decline. Microplastic concentrations in brain tissue are higher than in other organs. Read more
December 18, 2024Top 5 Articles on Sustainability in 2024Plastics Engineering has selected the Top 5 Articles on Sustainability in 2024, showcasing the most impactful advancements in eco-friendly materials, innovative recycling methods, and regulation. Read more
October 17, 2024Improved PVC Durability for Microplastic PreventionResearchers have developed a breakthrough technique to improve the durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), one of the most widely used plastics. Read more
September 20, 2024Upcycling Microplastics into GrapheneResearchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to convert microplastics into graphene. Read more
June 25, 2024Microplastics in Food – How Much?Researchers from Cornell University conducted a study that produced the first-ever microplastics human uptake map across 109 major countries worldwide. They found that humans often consume microplastics (MPs) in table salt, seafood, meat, and drinks. Read more
March 7, 2024Microplastics and their Impact on Air-Sea CO2 ExchangeIn the fight against global climate change, oceans play a key role as a significant carbon reservoir. However, inadequate waste management systems for plastics have led to a widespread release of these materials into the world’s oceans. Read more
February 10, 2024Do Plastic Bottles Release Microplastics?Microplastics, particles measuring less than 5 mm in length, have emerged as a pressing environmental concern, necessitating a detailed examination of their impact and ecological repercussions, but do microplastics in bottled water come from plastic bottles themselves? Read more
February 5, 2024Editor’s Letter: Navigating Misinterpretation, Nanoplastics in Bottled WaterAs scientists, we must look for the truth, but sometimes this truth can be interpreted differently depending on how our investigation scope was developed. I think this is the case of the recent study that found hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics in bottled water. Read more
February 2, 2024Are Microplastics Toxic?Research indicates that microplastics induce physiological and behavioral changes in aquatic organisms, impacting reproductive capabilities and overall fitness. Furthermore, microplastics serve as carriers for toxic chemicals, posing additional threats as they traverse through the food web. Read more