Soil physical properties and climate are the primary regulators of microplastic enrichment in agricultural soils across multiple countries, with climate factors explaining significant variation.
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Soil physical properties and climate are the primary regulators of microplastic enrichment in agricultural soils across multiple countries, with climate factors explaining significant variation.
Metagenomic enzymes targeting stable bonds in plastics show promise but currently lack sufficient activity for efficient nylon and polyurethane depolymerization.
Polystyrene micro/nanoplastics (50 nm and 500 nm) significantly increase tetracycline hydrochloride toxicity in Paramecium tetraurelia, with effects varying by particle size.
Biodegradable polylactic acid microplastics significantly reduce soil ecosystem multifunctionality by up to 27% during maize growth, mainly through impacts on bacterial diversity and nutrient cycling.
Dietary polystyrene microplastics at 0–100 μg/g feed impair growth and cause tissue-specific injuries in Qihe gibel carp, with significant dose-dependent effects.
Microorganisms' genetic capacity for bio-based plastic synthesis and degradation is widespread but often inefficient under real-world conditions.
Microplastic pollution and ecological risks vary significantly across economic activity environments, with landfill and Yellow River Basin areas showing higher MP abundance and risks.
Microbial and enzymatic degradation of plastics faces critical challenges in validation and mechanistic understanding, limiting practical application despite recent advances.
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