Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems

I. Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems: Sources, Fate, and Environmental Risks
1. Plastic pollution in aquatic environments: Occurrence, pathways, and ecological consequences
2. Advances in microplastic detection: analytical techniques, methodological challenges, and perspectives
3. Fate and transport of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems
4. Microplastic interactions with heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants
5. Toxicological effects of microplastics and associated contaminants on aquatic organisms and human health
6. Plastic-associated species: Ecological risks and water treatment applications

II. Circular Economy Strategies for Plastic Pollution Management and Policy Implementation
7. Global and regional initiatives addressing marine plastic pollution
8. Circular economy approaches for plastic waste management
9. Biodegradable polymers and bio-based alternatives: advances, challenges, and outlooks
10. Regulatory frameworks and extended producer responsibility (EPR) in plastic waste management
11. Recycling and upcycling of plastic waste: Current status and future perspectives
12. Life cycle assessment (LCA) for plastic pollution management strategies: Environmental and economic considerations

III. Advanced Treatment Technologies for Plastic Waste Management and Microplastic Removal toward Sustainable Development Goals
13. Overview of advanced treatment technologies for plastic pollution mitigation and their alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
14. Membrane-based filtration technologies for microplastic removal in water and wastewater treatment
15. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for plastic degradation: Mechanisms, challenges, and future directions
16. Electrospun nanofiber membranes for microplastic filtration: Structure, selectivity, and permeability
17. Nanomaterial-modified adsorbents for the removal of microplastics and associated pollutants
18. Hybrid filtration and multi-stage separation technologies for microplastic removal
19. Functionalized nanofiber composites for enhanced microplastic capture in water treatment applications
20. Enzymatic and microbial degradation of plastics: Current advances and challenges
21. Nature-based solutions for plastic pollution management: Advances, challenges, and future perspectives toward sustainable development goals

IV. Future Perspectives and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
22. Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies for microplastic monitoring and risk assessment
23. Innovations and future directions in plastic pollution mitigation: Scientific advances, policy strategies, and SDG integration