Microplastic migration and transformation pathways and exposure health risks
Xiamen University of Technology · University of Kansas Medical Center
Abstract
Plastics play a crucial role in modern life, but improper use and disposal have resulted in microplastics becoming widespread in the environment, raising significant concerns about both the environment and human health. Extensive research has explored the transformation mechanisms, bioaccumulation, ecological impacts, and health risks associated with microplastics. The present review first analyzes the migration, transformation, and degradation pathways of microplastics on a global scale, and then synthesizes current knowledge on the types, sources, and migration pathways of microplastics in soil, atmosphere, and aquatic environments, emphasizing transformation mechanisms like photo-aging and microbial…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 19.61
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- 100%
- References
- 155
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2Topics & keywords
- Microplastics
- Transformation (genetics)
- Environmental health
- Environmental science
- Biology
- Medicine
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Reduced inequalities