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: Received: 13 December 2023 / Approved: 13 December 2023 / Online: 14 December 2023 (01:44:08 CET)
How to cite:
Bhardwaj, L.K.; Yadav, P. Microplastic Contamination, an Emerging Threat to the Freshwater Environment and Human Health: A Systematic Review. Preprints2023, 2023120990. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0990.v1
Bhardwaj, L.K.; Yadav, P. Microplastic Contamination, an Emerging Threat to the Freshwater Environment and Human Health: A Systematic Review. Preprints 2023, 2023120990. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0990.v1
Bhardwaj, L.K.; Yadav, P. Microplastic Contamination, an Emerging Threat to the Freshwater Environment and Human Health: A Systematic Review. Preprints2023, 2023120990. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0990.v1
APA Style
Bhardwaj, L.K., & Yadav, P. (2023). Microplastic Contamination, an Emerging Threat to the Freshwater Environment and Human Health: A Systematic Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0990.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Bhardwaj, L.K. and Poornima Yadav. 2023 "Microplastic Contamination, an Emerging Threat to the Freshwater Environment and Human Health: A Systematic Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0990.v1
Abstract
Microplastics have been detected as widespread in an aquatic environment at the microscale, also known as plastic debris. They have continuously increased due to the increase in population, production of synthetic plastics and poor waste management. They are ubiquitous and slowly degrade in soil and water. They are emerging contaminants that have received attention from research communities and public audiences over the last few years. They have high stability and can absorb several other pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, etc. After entering the environment, they can accumulate and persist for a long time. They can create a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems and human health. These particles can cause physical damage to freshwater organisms. Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, visual identification, density separation, microscopic method, chemical method, thermos-analytical method and hyperspectral imaging method are the commonly known approaches for identification and quantification of microplastics. The noticed concentration of microplastics depends on the analysis method, sampling location and technique. The authors reviewed the sources, health impact, transport and treatment of microplastics in freshwater environments in detail. This study will provide the baseline data for the researchers to do more research on microplastic pollution in the future.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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