Polymer-Specific Transformation of Microplastics Under Soil Freeze–Thaw Versus Uv Aging: Multiscale Insights into Atrazine Interaction Mechanisms

Polymer-specific transformation of microplastics under soil freeze–thaw versus UV aging: Multiscale insights into atrazine interaction mechanisms

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Long-term soil incubation experiments showed that different polymer types transform distinctively under real soil conditions, with some plastics fragmenting rapidly while others persist with minimal change. Polymer-specific fate data are essential for accurate risk assessment and regulatory decisions about plastic use in agriculture.

Long-Term Fate of Micro/Nanoplastics in Soil Systems and Their Impacts

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Researchers examined the long-term fate of micro- and nanoplastics in soil, finding that these persistent particles accumulate over time and can disrupt soil ecosystems, potentially affecting plant growth, soil organisms, and the broader food chain through sustained environmental exposure.

Combined abiotic and biotic weathering of microplastic particles: Alterations of their physicochemical properties and interactions with cells

Review of Soil Microplastic Degradation Pathways and Remediation Techniques

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Researchers reviewed methods for degrading and removing microplastics from soil, including pyrolysis, biodegradation, and photocatalytic breakdown, finding that in-situ photocatalysis shows particular promise for soil remediation. Soils may actually contain more microplastic than the oceans, yet cleanup strategies for soil remain far less developed than those for aquatic systems.

Degradation and remediation of microplastics in soil.

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Researchers reviewed current approaches to degrading and remediating microplastics in soil, examining both biological and physicochemical strategies for reducing persistent plastic particle accumulation in terrestrial environments.