Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres (mm), have become a pervasive environmental issue, contaminating ecosystems from coastlines to the deep sea floor.
The widespread use of face masks during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has raised significant environmental concerns, particularly regarding microfibre pollution.
High-voltage alternating current (AC) cables are vital for transmitting electricity from offshore wind farms and other marine energy facilities to land-based grids.