This journal focuses on the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution across various environmental compartments and its impacts. Research includes quantifying microplastics in aquatic environments like coastal waters and wetlands, and their presence in food systems and tap water. Studies also investigate the degradation of microplastics, the development of removal and detection technologies, and the interactions of microplastics with other environmental contaminants and biological systems. The journal covers the characterization of microplastics, including polymer types and morphologies, and explores their effects on organisms and ecosystems, as well as potential human health implications.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2673-8929 / 2673-8929
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2021
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental Sciences
Scopus Categories
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Microplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsMarine Biology and Environmental ChemistryNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging