Special Issue

Plastic Pollution

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2027 (Open) Submit Now

Guest Editor

Ratha Sor, PhD

Current Affiliation: Biodiversity and Science Manager, Conservation International - Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Recent Affiliation: Former Dean of Postgraduate School, National University of Cheasim Kamchaymear, Prey Veng Province, Cambodia

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Research Interests: Aquatic Ecology; Water Quality; Ecosystem Ecology; Biodiversity; Environment; Fish Ecology; Rivers; Conservation Biology; Invasive Species; Wildlife Ecology; Ecosystem Services

About This Topic

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with profound implications for ecosystems, human health, and global sustainability. The widespread use of plastic—driven by its versatility, durability, and low cost—has led to an exponential increase in plastic waste, much of which escapes waste management systems and accumulates in terrestrial and aquatic environments. From microplastics infiltrating food chains to macroplastics disrupting marine habitats, the impacts are far-reaching and complex.

This special issue aims to bring together cross-cutting research from marine and freshwater ecosystems to advance the public understanding of plastic pollution and their impacts. We welcome contributions that explore the sources, pathways, and fate of plastic debris; assess ecological and health risks; propose innovative mitigation strategies; and evaluate policy and behavioral interventions. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and highlighting practical methodologies, this issue seeks to inform science-based solutions and support global efforts to reduce plastic pollution. We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to this timely and critical discourse.

• Quantifying microplastic concentration and its impacts on aquatic species
• The effectiveness of community-based plastic clean-up programs in reducing plastic debrises
• Vertical and spatial distribution of plastics in water
• Sources and pathways of plastic pollution
• Standardization of plastic sampling and analytical methods
• We also welcome other papers that address related issues with clear evidence of their contribution to the topic.

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (aeer@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.

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Publication

Open Access Original Research Technical Properties of Constructive Boards Made from Tetrabrik Waste by María Laura Gaetan  , Lucas Ernesto Peisino  and Rosana Gaggino Received: 28 April 2026;  Published: 20 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2603021 Abstract This study aims to determine the physical and mechanical properties of boards developed at the Centro Experimental de la Vivienda Económica (CEVE, Experimental Center for Economic Housing) from unshredded Tetrabrik waste. The boards were produced via thermo-compaction, using the polyethylene from the outer layers of Tetrabrik containers as [...]