Table 2.
Top ten countries’ information
| Countries | Number | Year | Citing article | Authors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 2020 | Reusable masks for COVID-19: a missing piece of the microplastic problem during the global health crisis | Shruti, VC | Shruti V.C.,Pérez-Guevara Fermín,Elizalde-Martínez I.,Kutralam-Muniasamy Gurusamy. Reusable masks for COVID-19: a missing piece of the microplastic problem during the global health crisis[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2020,161(PB) |
| 2 | 2020 | Increasing temperature and relative humidity accelerates inactivation of SARS-COV-2 on surfaces | Biryukov, J | Jennifer Biryukov,Jeremy A. Boydston,Rebecca A. Dunning,John J. Yeager,Stewart Wood,Amy L. Reese,Allison Ferris,David Miller,Wade Weaver,Nathalie E. Zeitouni,Aaron Phillips,Denise Freeburger,Idris Hooper,Shanna Ratnesar Shumate,Jason Yolitz,Melissa Krause,Gregory Williams,David G. Dawson,Artemas Herzog,Paul Dabisch,Victoria Wahl,Michael C. Hevey,Louis A. Altamura. Increasing temperature and relative humidity accelerates inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces[J]. mSphere,2020,5(4) | |
| 3 | 2021 | Macroplastic accumulation in roadside ditches of New York State’s Finger Lakes region (USA) across land uses and the COVID-19 pandemic | Pietz, O | Pietz Olivia,Augenstein Mary,Georgakakos Christine B,Singh Kanishka,McDonald Miles,Walter M Todd. Macroplastic accumulation in roadside ditches of New York State’s Finger Lakes region (USA) across land uses and the COVID-19 pandemic.[J]. Journal of environmental management,2021,298 | |
| 4 | 2021 | The impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on marine litter pollution along the Kenyan Coast: a synthesis after 100 days following the first reported case in Kenya | Okuku, E | Okuku Eric,Kiteresi Linet,Owato Gilbert,Otieno Kenneth,Mwalugha Catherine,Mbuche Mary,Gwada Brenda,Nelson Annette,Chepkemboi Purity,Achieng Quinter,Wanjeri Veronica,Ndwiga Joey,Mulupi Lilian,Omire Jill. The impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on marine litter pollution along the Kenyan Coast: a synthesis after 100 days following the first reported case in Kenya[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2020,162(prepublish) | |
| 5 | 2020 | Single-use plastics and COVID-19: scientific evidence and environmental regulations | Hale, RC | Hale R C,Song B. Single-use plastics and COVID-19: scientific evidence and environmental regulations.[J]. Environmental science & technology,2020,54(12) | |
| 6 | 2021 | Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in Cox’s Bazar, the longest natural beach in the world | Rakib, MRJ | Rakib Md. Refat Jahan,De la Torre Gabriel E.,Pizarro Ortega Carlos Ivan,Dioses Salinas Diana Carolina,Al Nahian Sultan. Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in Cox’s Bazar, the longest natural beach in the world[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2021,169(prepublish) | |
| 7 | 2021 | Challenges and practices on waste management and disposal during COVID-19 pandemic | Hantoko, D | Hantoko Dwi,Li Xiaodong,Pariatamby Agamuthu,Yoshikawa Kunio,Horttanainen Mika,Yan Mi. Challenges and practices on waste management and disposal during COVID-19 pandemic[J]. Journal of Environmental Management,2021,286 | |
| 8 | 2021 | Assessing threats, regulations, and strategies to abate plastic pollution in LAC beaches during COVID-19 pandemic | Alfonso, MB | Alfonso María B.,Arias Andrés H.,Menéndez María C.,Ronda Ana C.,Harte Agustín,Piccolo María C.,Marcovecchio Jorge E.. Assessing threats, regulations, and strategies to abate plastic pollution in LAC beaches during COVID-19 pandemic[J]. Ocean and Coastal Management,2021,208 | |
| 9 | 2021 | Drinking water pollutants may affect the immune system: concerns regarding COVID-19 health effects | Quinete, N | Quinete Natalia,HauserDavis Rachel Ann. Drinking water pollutants may affect the immune system: concerns regarding COVID-19 health effects.[J]. Environmental science and pollution research international,2020,28(1) | |
| 10 | 2021 | Medical waste: current challenges and future opportunities for sustainable management | Singh, N | Singh Narendra,Ogunseitan Oladele A.,Tang Yuanyuan. Medical waste: current challenges and future opportunities for sustainable management[J]. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,2022,52(11) | |
| 11 | 2021 | An emerging source of plastic pollution: environmental presence of plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) debris related to COVID-19 in a metropolitan city | Ammendolia, J | Ammendolia Justine,Saturno Jacquelyn,Brooks Amy L.,Jacobs Shoshanah,Jambeck Jenna R.. An emerging source of plastic pollution: environmental presence of plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) debris related to COVID-19 in a metropolitan city[J]. Environmental Pollution,2021,269 | |
| 12 | 2021 | Photocatalytic rejuvenation enabled self-sanitizing, reusable, and biodegradable masks against COVID-19 | Li, Q | i Qiang,Yin Yongchao,Cao Daxian,Wang Ying,Luan Pengcheng,Sun Xiao,Liang Wentao,Zhu Hongli. Photocatalytic rejuvenation enabled self-sanitizing, reusable, and biodegradable masks against COVID-19.[J]. ACS nano,2021 | |
| 13 | 2021 | Conservation physiology and the COVID-19 pandemic | Cooke, SJ | Cooke Steven J,Cramp Rebecca L,Madliger Christine L,Bergman Jordanna N,Reeve Connor,Rummer Jodie L,Hultine Kevin R,Fuller Andrea,French Susannah S,Franklin Craig E. Conservation physiology and the COVID-19 pandemic[J]. Conservation Physiology,2021,9(1) | |
| 14 | 2021 | Occurrence of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coast of Lima, Peru | De-la-Torre, GE | De-la-Torre Gabriel E.,Rakib Md. Refat Jahan,Pizarro-Ortega Carlos Ivan,Dioses-Salinas Diana Carolina. Occurrence of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coast of Lima, Peru[J]. Science of the Total Environment,2021,774 | |
| 15 | 2021 | Plastic residues produced with confirmatory testing for COVID-19: classification, quantification, fate, and impacts on human health | Celis, JE | Celis José E.,Espejo Winfred,Paredes-Osses Esteban,Contreras Sonia A.,Chiang Gustavo,Bahamonde Paulina. Plastic residues produced with confirmatory testing for COVID-19: classification, quantification, fate, and impacts on human health[J]. Science of the Total Environment,2021,760 | |
| 16 | 2021 | Stability of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses in the environment and on common touch surfaces and the influence of climatic conditions: a review | Aboubakr, HA | Aboubakr Hamada A,Sharafeldin Tamer A,Goyal Sagar M. Stability of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses in the environment and on common touch surfaces and the influence of climatic conditions: a review.[J]. Transboundary and emerging diseases,2020,68(prepublish) | |
| 17 | 2021 | Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coastline of Agadir, Morocco | Haddad, MB | Haddad Mohamed Ben,DelaTorre Gabriel E,Abelouah Mohamed Rida,Hajji Sara,Alla Aicha Ait. Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coastline of Agadir, Morocco.[J]. The Science of the total environment,2021,798 | |
| 18 | 2021 | Face mask waste generation and management during the COVID-19 pandemic: an overview and the Peruvian case | Torres, FG | Torres Fernando G.,De-la-Torre Gabriel E.. Face mask waste generation and management during the COVID-19 pandemic: an overview and the Peruvian case[J]. Science of the Total Environment,2021,786 | |
| China | 1 | 2021 | Used disposable face masks are significant sources of microplastics to environment | Chen, X | Chen Xianchuan,Chen Xiaofei,Liu Qian,Zhao Qichao,Xiong Xiong,Wu Chenxi. Used disposable face masks are significant sources of microplastics to environment.[J]. Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex: 1987),2021,285 |
| 2 | 2021 | A high-resolution typical pollution source emission inventory and pollution source changes during the COVID-19 lockdown in a megacity, China | Hu, X | Hu Xue,Liu Qizhen,Fu Qingyan,Xu Hao,Shen Yin,Liu Dengguo,Wang Yue,Jia Haohao,Cheng Jinping. A high-resolution typical pollution source emission inventory and pollution source changes during the COVID-19 lockdown in a megacity, China.[J]. Environmental science and pollution research international,2021,28(33) | |
| 3 | 2020 | COVID-19 waste management: effective and successful measures in Wuhan, China | Singh, N | Narendra Singh,Yuanyuan Tang,Zuotai Zhang,Chunmiao Zheng. COVID-19 waste management: effective and successful measures in Wuhan, China[J]. Resources, Conservation & Recycling,2020,163 | |
| 4 | 2021 | Face masks as a source of nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment: quantification, characterization, and potential for bioaccumulation | Ma, J | Ma Jie,Chen Fengyuan,Xu Huo,Jiang Hao,Liu Jingli,Li Ping,Chen Ciara Chun,Pan Ke. Face masks as a source of nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment: quantification, characterization, and potential for bioaccumulation[J]. Environmental Pollution,2021,288 | |
| 5 | 2021 | Neglected microplastics pollution in global COVID-19: disposable surgical masks | Shen, M | Shen Maocai,Zeng Zhuotong,Song Biao,Yi Huan,Hu Tong,Zhang Yaxin,Zeng Guangming,Xiao Rong. Neglected microplastics pollution in global COVID-19: disposable surgical masks[J]. Science of the Total Environment,2021,790 | |
| 6 | 2020 | Thermoplastic polyurethane nanofiber membrane based air filters for efficient removal of ultrafine particulate matter PM0.1 | Chen, R | Chen Ruowang,Zhang Han,Wang Mingyuan,Zhang Xiaowei,Gan Zhixing. Thermoplastic polyurethane nanofiber membrane based air filters for efficient removal of ultrafine particulate matter PM0.1[J]. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS,2021,4(1) | |
| 7 | 2021 | An environmental dilemma for China during the COVID-19 pandemic: the explosion of disposable plastic wastes | Liu, J | Jianli Liu,A. Dick Vethaak,Lihui An,Qiang Liu,Yunfei Yang,Jiannan Ding. An environmental dilemma for China during the COVID-19 pandemic: the explosion of disposable plastic wastes[J]. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology,2021,106(2) | |
| 8 | 2021 | The implications of COVID-19 in the ambient environment and psychological conditions | Wang, Y |
Wang Yan,Xue Qingwang. The implications of COVID-19 in the ambient environment and psychological conditions[J]. NanoImpact,2021,21(prepublish) [37]Hatton Grace. COVID-19 and clean air: an opportunity for radical change[J]. The Lancet Planetary Health,2021,5(1) |
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| 9 | 2021 | Protective equipment and health education program could benefit students from dust pollution | Chiang, Y-C | Yi-Chen Chiang,Xian Li,Chun-Yang Lee,Jia Rui,Chiung-Wen Hu,Hao-Jan Yang,Szu-Chieh Chen,Tianmu Chen,Yanhua Su,Chung-Yih Kuo,Shao-Chieh Hsueh. Protective equipment and health education program could benefit students from dust pollution.[J]. Air quality, atmosphere, & health,2020(prepublish) | |
| 10 | 2021 | Plastic waste associated with the COVID-19 pandemic: crisis or opportunity? | Khoo, KS | Khoo Kuan Shiong,Ho Lih Yiing,Lim Hooi Ren,Leong Hui Yi,Chew Kit Wayne. Plastic waste associated with the COVID-19 pandemic: crisis or opportunity?[J]. Journal of hazardous materials,2021,417 | |
| India | 1 | 2021 | From cosmetics to innovative cosmeceuticals—non-woven tissues as new biodegradable carriers | Morganti, P | Morganti Pierfrancesco,Morganti Gianluca,Gagliardini Alessandro,Lohani Alka. From cosmetics to innovative cosmeceuticals—non-woven tissues as new biodegradable carriers[J]. Cosmetics,2021,8(3) |
| 2 | 2021 | Effect of microplastics in water and aquatic systems | Issac, MN | Issac Merlin N,Kandasubramanian Balasubramanian. Effect of microplastics in water and aquatic systems.[J]. Environmental science and pollution research international,2021,28(16) | |
| 3 | 2021 | Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments with special emphasis on riverine systems: current understanding and way forward | Vaid, M | Vaid Mansi,Sarma Kiranmay,Gupta Anshu. Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments with special emphasis on riverine systems: current understanding and way forward.[J]. Journal of environmental management,2021,293 | |
| 4 | 2021 | Recycling of medical plastics | Joseph, B | Joseph Blessy,James Jemy,Kalarikkal Nandakumar,Thomas Sabu. Recycling of medical plastics[J]. Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research,2021(prepublish) | |
| 5 | 2021 | COVID-19 restrictions and their influences on ambient air, surface water and plastic waste in a coastal megacity, Chennai, India | Robin, RS | Robin R.S.,Purvaja R.,Ganguly D.,Hariharan G.,Paneerselvam A.,Sundari R.T.,Karthik R.,Neethu C.S.,Saravanakumar C.,Semanti P.,Prasad M.H.K.,Mugilarasan M.,Rohan S.,Arumugam K.,Samuel V.D.,Ramesh R.. COVID-19 restrictions and their influences on ambient air, surface water and plastic waste in a coastal megacity, Chennai, India[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2021,171 | |
| 6 | 2021 | Framework for PESTEL dimensions of sustainable healthcare waste management: learnings from COVID-19 outbreak | Thakur, V | Thakur Vikas. Framework for PESTEL dimensions of sustainable healthcare waste management: learnings from COVID-19 outbreak[J]. Journal of Cleaner Production,2021,287 | |
| 7 | 2021 | The escalating biomedical waste management to control the environmental transmission of COVID-19 pandemic: a perspective from two South Asian countries | Shammi, M | Shammi Mashura,Behal Arvind,Tareq Shafi M. The escalating biomedical waste management to control the environmental transmission of COVID-19 pandemic: a perspective from two South Asian countries.[J]. Environmental science & technology,2021,55(7) | |
| 8 | 2021 | Biomedical applications of environmental friendly poly-hydroxyalkanoates | Ansari, S | Ansari Sabbir,Sami Neha,Yasin Durdana,Ahmad Nazia,Fatma Tasneem. Biomedical applications of environmental friendly poly-hydroxyalkanoates[J]. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,2021,183 | |
| 9 | 2021 | Air pollutants during covid-19 lockdown period in India | Vignesh, KS | Vignesh K. S.,Padma Venkatasubramanian. Air pollutants during COVID-19 lockdown period in India: special issue on COVID-19 and historical pandemics[J]. Journal of Disaster Research,2021,16(1) | |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2021 | Plastic waste footprint in the context of COVID-19: reduction challenges and policy recommendations towards sustainable development goals | Mallick, SK | Mallick Suraj K,Pramanik Malay,Maity Biswajit,Das Pritiranjan,Sahana Mehebub. Plastic waste footprint in the context of COVID-19: reduction challenges and policy recommendations towards sustainable development goals.[J]. The Science of the total environment,2021,796 |
| 2 | 2021 | Experimental analysis of structures for trapping sars-cov-2-related floating waste in rivers | Roy, D | Roy Deep,Pagliara Simone,Palermo Michele. Experimental analysis of structures for trapping SARS-CoV-2-related floating waste in rivers[J]. Water,2021,13(6) | |
| 3 | 2021 | An investigation into the leaching of micro and nano particles and chemical pollutants from disposable face masks—linked to the COVID-19 pandemic | Sullivan, GL | Sullivan G.L.,Delgado-Gallardo J.,Watson T.M.,Sarp S.. An investigation into the leaching of micro and nano particles and chemical pollutants from disposable face masks—linked to the COVID-19 pandemic[J]. Water Research,2021,196 | |
| 4 | 2020 | COVID-19 and clean air: an opportunity for radical change | Hatton, G | Hatton Grace. COVID-19 and clean air: an opportunity for radical change[J]. The Lancet Planetary Health,2021,5(1) | |
| 5 | 2021 | Are controlled release scientists doing enough for our environment? | Park, K | Park Kinam,Mrsny Randall. Are controlled release scientists doing enough for our environment?[J]. Journal of Controlled Release,2021,332(prepublish) | |
| 6 | 2020 | Unmasking the hidden pandemic: sustainability in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic | Ahmadifard, A | Ahmadifard Arefeh. Unmasking the hidden pandemic: sustainability in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.[J]. British dental journal,2020,229(6) | |
| 7 | 2020 | Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental sustainability in anaesthesia | White, SM | White Stuart M.,Shelton Clifford L.. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental sustainability in anaesthesia. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2020; 125: 680–92[J]. British Journal of Anaesthesia,2020(prepublish) | |
| 8 | 2020 | COVID-19 impacts on beaches and coastal water pollution at selected sites in Ecuador, and management proposals post-pandemic | Ormaza-Gonzaìlez, FI | Ormaza Gonzaìlez Franklin I.,Castro Rodas Divar,Statham Peter J.. COVID-19 impacts on beaches and coastal water pollution at selected sites in Ecuador, and management proposals post-pandemic | |
| 9 | 2020 | Where is the evidence that human exposure to microplastics is safe? | Leslie, HA | H.A. Leslie,M.H. Depledge. Where is the evidence that human exposure to microplastics is safe?[J]. Environment International,2020,142(C) | |
| Spain | 1 | 2021 | Twitter data analysis to assess the interest of citizens on the impact of marine plastic pollution | Otero, P | Otero P.,Gago J.,Quintas P.. Twitter data analysis to assess the interest of citizens on the impact of marine plastic pollution[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2021,170 |
| 2 | 2020 | Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment | Patrício, Silva | Ana L. Patrício Silva,Joana C. Prata,Tony R. Walker,Diana Campos,Armando C. Duarte,Amadeu M.V.M. Soares,Damià Barcelò,Teresa Rocha-Santos. Rethinking and optimising plastic waste management under COVID-19 pandemic: policy solutions based on redesign and reduction of single-use plastics and personal protective equipment[J]. Science of the Total Environment,2020,742 | |
| 3 | 2021 | Increased plastic pollution due to COVID-19 pandemic: challenges and recommendations | Patrício, Silva | Ana L. Patrício Silva,Joana C. Prata,Tony R. Walker,Armando C. Duarte,Wei Ouyang,Damià Barcelò,Teresa Rocha-Santos. Increased plastic pollution due to COVID-19 pandemic: challenges and recommendations[J]. Chemical Engineering Journal,2021,405 | |
| 4 | 2021 | COVID-19 face masks: a new source of human and environmental exposure to organophosphate esters | Fernández-Arribas, J | Fernández Arribas J.,Moreno T.,Bartroli R.,Eljarrat E.. COVID-19 face masks: a new source of human and environmental exposure to organophosphate esters[J]. Environment International,2021,154(prepublish) | |
| 5 | 2021 | SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogenic microorganisms in the environment | Núñez-Delgado, A | NúñezDelgado Avelino,Bontempi Elza,Coccia Mario,Kumar Manish,Farkas Kata,Domingo José L. SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogenic microorganisms in the environment.[J]. Environmental research,2021,201 | |
| 6 | 2021 | Study of recycling potential of FFP2 face masks and characterization of the plastic mix-material obtained. A way of reducing waste in times of Covid-19 | Crespo, C | Cristina Crespo,Gemma Ibarz,Carlos Sáenz,Pablo Gonzalez,Sandra Roche. Study of recycling potential of FFP2 face masks and characterization of the plastic mix-material obtained. A way of reducing waste in times of Covid-19[J]. Waste and Biomass Valorization,2021,12(12) | |
| 7 | 2021 | An urgent call to think globally and act locally on landfill disposable plastics under and after covid-19 pandemic: pollution prevention and technological (Bio) remediation solutions | Patrício, Silva | Patrício Silva Ana L.,Prata Joana C.,Duarte Armando C.,Barcelò Damià,Rocha-Santos Teresa. An urgent call to think globally and act locally on landfill disposable plastics under and after covid-19 pandemic: pollution prevention and technological (Bio) remediation solutions[J]. Chemical Engineering Journal,2021,426 | |
| Australia | 1 | 2020 | Environmental sustainability in anaesthesia and critical care | Sherman, JD | Sherman Jodi D.,Sulbaek Andersen Mads P.,Renwick James,McGain Forbes. Environmental sustainability in anaesthesia and critical care. Response to Br J Anaesth[J]. British Journal of Anaesthesia,2021,126(6) |
| 2 | 2021 | Protecting the environment from plastic PPE | Zhang, EJ | Zhang Elissa J,Aitchison Lucy P,Phillips Nicole,Shaban Ramon Z,Kam Andrew W. Protecting the environment from plastic PPE.[J]. BMJ (Clinical research ed.),2021,372 | |
| 3 | 2021 | COVID pollution: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global plastic waste footprint | Benson, NU | Benson Nsikak U.,Bassey David E.,Palanisami Thavamani. COVID pollution: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global plastic waste footprint[J]. Heliyon,2021,7(2) | |
| 4 | 2020 | Covid-19 face masks: a potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment | Fadare, OO | Fernández Arribas J.,Moreno T.,Bartroli R.,Eljarrat E.. COVID-19 face masks: a new source of human and environmental exposure to organophosphate esters[J]. Environment International,2021,154(prepublish) |