Minimum reporting criteria for microplastic ecotoxicity testing
For quality assurance of ecotoxicological studies with microplastics, minimum reporting requirements should be followed. This poster is a guideline for the use of these criteria.
Ecotoxicology
Are microplastics harmful?
Whether or not microplastics have harmful effects on plants and animals has not yet been conclusively established. This infografic summarises the current state of research on the topic.
Special Issue "Plastic Contamination: Challenges and Solutions"
The Special Issue on “Plastic Contamination: Challenges and Solutions” focus on addressing all aspects of plastics
Special Issue
The Special Issue on “Plastic Contamination: Challenges and Solutions” focus on addressing all aspects of plastics.
New Collaborative Research Centre on Microplastics
The University of Bayreuth, partner institution in the joint research project "PLAWES", receives 10 million euros to establish a new Collaborative Research Centre (CRC). Its purpose is to investigate the biological effects of microplastics in the environment, including its migration and formation.
