Microplastics - Understanding the mechanisms and processes of biological effects, transport and formation: From model to complex systems as a basis for new solutions – Insights from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) on Microplastics

Summary

This overview paper synthesizes findings from Germany's Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) on Microplastics, covering how microplastics form, move through environments, and produce biological effects — from simple model systems up to complex real-world scenarios. It represents one of the most comprehensive coordinated research efforts in the field, providing an integrated picture of microplastic risks that can guide future regulation and mitigation.