2025
4 publications
★ Exploring the impact of microplastics in groundwater on human health: A comprehensive review Review
Rakib, M.R.J., Mohiuddin, M., Masud, M.A.A., Murshed, M.F., Senapathi, V., Islam, M.A., Jakariya, M.
Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 44, 100605
Microplastic accumulation in soils: Unlocking the mechanism and biodegradation pathway Review
Nguyen, M.K., Rakib, M.R.J., Hwangbo, M., Kim, J.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 100629
Heavy metal concentrations and ecological status in major waterfalls at Chattogram, Bangladesh
Azad, A.R., Rakib, M.R.J., Uddin, M.R., et al.
Environmental Advances, Volume 19, April 2025
Is micro(nano)plastic contamination in wet atmospheric deposition a prominent issue requiring heightened attention? Review
Nguyen, M.K., Rakib, M.R.J., Lin, C., Hwangbo, M., Kim, J.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 476, 135027 (online 2024, volume 2025)
2024
14 publications
★ Delineation of trace metal level in fish feed and farmed Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) and their consequences on human health
Rakib, M.R.J., Miah, S., Hossain, M.B., Kumar, R., Jolly, Y.N., Akter, S., Idris, A.M.
Regional Studies in Marine Science, 71, 103403
★ Microplastics in aquatic environments: human health implications and potential solutions — a review Review
Rakib, M.R.J., Senapathi, V., Idris, A.M., Malafaia, G.
Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 260, 104284
Unaccounted plastic: estimating waste generation from marine vessels in Bangladesh
Ahmed, R., Rakib, M.R.J., Murshed, M.F., Saad, S., De-la-Torre, G.E., Alam, M.S., Jakariya, M.
Regional Studies in Marine Science, 78, 103784
Interactions between microplastic and heavy metals in the aquatic environment: Implications for toxicity and mitigation strategies Review
Narwal, N., Kakakhel, M.A., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235(9), 1–26
Microplastic contamination in filter-feeding oyster Saccostrea cuccullata: novel insights in a marine ecosystem
Joshi, K., Rabari, V., Patel, H., Patel, K., Rakib, M.R.J., Trivedi, J., Jakariya, M.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 202, 116326
Microplastic prevalence in epipelagic inhabiting prawns of north-west Arabian Sea
Rabari, V., Rakib, M.R.J., Patel, H., Idris, A.M., Malafaia, G., Trivedi, J.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 200, 116137
A mini review on plasticrusts: occurrence, current trends, potential threats, and recommendations for coastal sustainability Review
Nguyen, M.K., Rakib, M.R.J., Nguyen, H.L., Lin, C., Malafaia, G., Idris, A.M.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196(2), 137
Occurrence and fate of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater: insights on ecotoxicity, health risk, and state-of-the-art removal Review
Nguyen, M.K., Lin, C., Bui, X.T., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Chemosphere, 141678
A new approach from public behavioral attitudes and perceptions towards microplastics: Influencing factors and policy proposals
Al-Masud, M.A., Rakib, M.R.J., Malafaia, G., et al.
Ocean and Coastal Management, 253, July 2024
Nanoplastics in the environment: sources, fate, effects, and remediation — a review Review
Nguyen, M.K., Rakib, M.R.J., Lin, C., et al.
Science of The Total Environment, 2024
Microplastic pollution in surface water of Hooghly River, West Bengal, India
Ghosh, S., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024
Trace metal contamination of sediments and health risk assessment of vegetables grown near the industrial zones of Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2024
Microplastic abundance and distribution in the Ganges River Basin, India
Singh, R.K., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Pollution, 2024
Coastal water quality assessment in the Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh: status, sources and potential risks
Rahman, M.A., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2024
2023
10 publications
★ First record of plastiglomerate and pyroplastic pollution in the world's longest natural beach
Rakib, M.R.J., De-la-Torre, G.E., Jolly, Y.N., Al Nahian, S., Khan, N.I., Idris, A.M.
Science of The Total Environment, 891, 164369
★ Spatiotemporal trends and characteristics of microplastic contamination in a large river-dominated estuary
Rakib, M.R.J., Al Nahian, S., Madadi, R., Haider, S.M.B., De-la-Torre, G.E., Walker, T.R., Idris, A.M.
Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 2023
★ Microplastic toxicity in aquatic organisms and aquatic ecosystems: a review Review
Rakib, M.R.J., Sarker, A., Ram, K., Uddin, M., Walker, T.R., Idris, A.M.
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234(1), 1–28
★ Spatiotemporal distribution, trophic transfer, and research uncertainty of heavy metals in a subtropical highly polluted river: a critical review Review
Rakib, M.R.J., Sarker, A., Nezha, M., Islam, A.R.M.T., Kumar, R., Sharma, P., Idris, A.M.
Regional Studies in Marine Science, 103327
Adsorptive behavior of micro(nano)plastics through biochar: co-existence, consequences, and challenges in contaminated ecosystems Review
Kumar, R., Verma, A., Rakib, M.R.J., Gupta, P.K., Sharma, P., Garg, A., Aminabhavi, T.M.
Science of The Total Environment, 856, 159097
A comprehensive review on ecological effects of microplastic pollution: interaction with pollutants in ecosystems and future perspectives Review
Nguyen, M.K., Rakib, M.R.J., Lin, C., Hung, N.T.Q., et al.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 117294
Personal protective equipment-derived pollution during COVID-19 era: a critical review of ecotoxicology impacts, intervention strategies, and future challenges Review
Hasan, M., Islam, A.R.M.T., Jion, M.M.M.F., Rahman, M.N., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Science of the Total Environment, 164164
Baseline marine litter abundance and distribution on Saint Martin Island, Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Al Nahian, S., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023
Microplastic pollution in water and sediment from the Buriganga River, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Islam, M.N., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
Heavy metal contamination of sea fish in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh and human health implications
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2023
2022
12 publications
★ Macro marine litter survey of sandy beaches along the Cox's Bazar Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Rakib, M.R.J., Ertas, A., Walker, T.R., Rule, M.J., Khandaker, M.U., Idris, A.M.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 174, 113246
★ A comprehensive review of heavy metal pollution in the coastal areas of Bangladesh: abundance, bioaccumulation, health implications, and challenges Review
Rakib, M.R.J., Rahman, M.A., Onyena, A.P., Kumar, R., Sarker, A., Hossain, M.B., Sun, X., et al.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(45), 67532–67558
★ Ecohydrological features and biodiversity status of estuaries in Bengal delta, Bangladesh: a comprehensive review Review
Rakib, M.R.J., Hossain, M.B., Islam, M.S., Hossain, I., Rahman, M., Sharma, P.
Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2156
Distribution, characteristics, and risk assessments of microplastics in shore sediments and surface water of Moheshkhali Channel, Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Al Nahian, S., Rakib, M.R.J., Kumar, R., Haider, S.M.B., Sharma, P., Idris, A.M.
Science of The Total Environment, 158892
First record of plastiglomerates, pyroplastics, and plasticrusts in South America
De-la-Torre, G.E., Pizarro-Ortega, C.I., Dioses-Salinas, D.C., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Science of The Total Environment, 833, 155179
Occurrence of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Persian Gulf: first report from Kish Island, Iran
Madadi, R., Rakib, M.R.J., De-la-Torre, G.E., Idris, A.M.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022
Assessment of heavy metals in sediment and water quality of the Karnaphuli River estuary, Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2022
Microplastics in drinking water: a review and bibliometric analysis
Islam, M.S., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Research, 2022
Heavy metals in marine fish and its implication for human health in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Jolly, Y.N., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Biological Trace Element Research, 2022
Microplastics in soil: a systematic review of contamination, toxicity, and bioremediation strategies
Kumar, R., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Science of The Total Environment, 2022
Novel plastic forms on Cox's Bazar beach, Bangladesh: plastiglomerate, pyroplastic, and plastic crust
Al Nahian, S., Rakib, M.R.J., De-la-Torre, G.E., et al.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022
Microplastic occurrence and distribution in sediments from the Bay of Bengal coast near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022
2021
10 publications
★ Personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in Cox's Bazar, the longest natural beach in the world
Rakib, M.R.J., De-la-Torre, G.E., Pizarro-Ortega, C.I., Dioses-Salinas, D.C., Al-Nahian, S.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169, 112497
★ Microplastics pollution in salt pans from the Maheshkhali Channel, Bangladesh
Rakib, M.R.J., Al Nahian, S., Alfonso, M.B., Khandaker, M.U., Enyoh, C.E., Islam, M.A.
Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1–10
★ Levels and health risk assessment of heavy metals in dried fish consumed in Bangladesh
Rakib, M.R.J., Jolly, Y.N., Enyoh, C.E., Khandaker, M.U., Hossain, M.B., et al.
Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1–13
★ Macroalgae in biomonitoring of metal pollution in the Bay of Bengal coastal waters
Rakib, M.R.J., Jolly, Y.N., Dioses-Salinas, D.C., Pizarro-Ortega, C.I., De-la-Torre, G.E., Bradley, D.A.
Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1–13
★ EDXRF detection of trace elements in salt marsh sediment of Bangladesh and probabilistic ecological risk assessment
Rakib, M.R.J., Hossain, M.B., Jolly, Y.N., Akther, S., Islam, S.
Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 1–20
Occurrence of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coast of Lima, Peru
De-la-Torre, G.E., Pizarro-Ortega, C.I., Dioses-Salinas, D.C., Rakib, M.R.J.
Science of the Total Environment, 774, 145774
Heavy metals in water, sediment, and fish of the Karnaphuli River estuary, Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2021
Plastic pollution in the world's longest sandy beach, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Al Nahian, S., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Research, 2021
Abundance and characterization of PPE polluting Kish Island, Persian Gulf
Madadi, R., Rakib, M.R.J., De-la-Torre, G.E., Idris, A.M.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2021
Presence of PPEs on rocky shores associated with the COVID-19 pandemic: first evidence from Chile
Pizarro-Ortega, C.I., Rakib, M.R.J., De-la-Torre, G.E., et al.
Science of the Total Environment, 2021
2020
3 publications
★ An assessment of heavy metals contamination in saltmarsh sediments of a tropical estuary, southern Bangladesh
Rakib, M.R.J., Hossain, M.B., Ha, H., Bhatt, P., de Boer, W.F., et al.
Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 14, 100372
Heavy metals in marine fish from the Bay of Bengal and implications for human health
Hossain, M.B., Jolly, Y.N., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Biological Trace Element Research, 2020
Ecology of invertebrates in Sonadia Island of Cox's Bazar coast, Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 2020
2018–19
3 publications
★ Seasonal variation and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in saltmarsh sediments along the Bangladesh coast
Rakib, M.R.J., Hossain, M.B., Jolly, Y.N., et al.
Undergraduate Thesis — Bangladesh Atomic Energy Center, 2018
Ecological assessment of heavy metals in water and sediment of the Naf River estuary, Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019
Distribution, source identification and ecological risk of heavy metals in the coastal sediments of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Hossain, M.B., Rakib, M.R.J., et al.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2018