Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Sources, Toxicity, and Nanotechnology Solutions for a Plastic-Dependent World: A Systematic Review

Summary

This review pulls together years of research on tiny plastic particles (microplastics) polluting our rivers and lakes, especially in South Asia, and looks at how these particles could affect human health since they end up in our water and food supply. While scientists are developing promising cleanup technologies—like special magnetic particles and filters to remove microplastics from water—the review found that most of these solutions are still in early testing stages and aren't ready for real-world use yet. The takeaway: microplastic pollution is a growing concern worth watching, but effective large-scale cleanup tools are still years away from being practical.