Research Progress of Microplastics Pollution in Environment

Peng Wan,, Zhen Zhao,, Guoyan Wen,, Yunshuang Fu,, Cuizhi Li, and Xiaoli Wu

Asian Agricultural Research, vol. 16, issue 04

Abstract: Microplastics pollution has become one of the focuses of global environmental science research. Microplastics include micro-plastic particles and nano-plastic particles, which come from the decomposition of plastic products, the release of microfibers and the industrial process of plastic particles. The distribution of microplastics in water, soil and atmosphere is summarized, and the widespread existence of microplastics in different environmental media is emphasized. This paper also summarizes the potential impact of microplastics on ecosystems and organisms, and pays attention to the transmission and accumulation of microplastics in the food chain, as well as its potential threat to human health. Finally, the paper discusses the methods and technologies of microplastics treatment and monitoring at present, and puts forward the direction of further research on microplastics pollution in order to formulate more effective management and mitigation strategies.

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