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The Impact of Polystyrene Microplastics in Living Organisms; Environmental and Ecological Concerns

Springer proceedings in earth and environmental sciences 2025
Likky S. Men, Anuj Sharma, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Vaibhav Mishra, Tina Sharma, Tina Sharma, Archana Gautam

Summary

This review comprehensively examined the environmental and ecological impacts of polystyrene microplastics, which readily adsorb both organic and inorganic pollutants and carry them into living organisms. Polystyrene is one of the most widely produced plastics globally, and its breakdown into microplastics creates particles that act as vectors for toxic chemicals in ecosystems and potentially in human bodies.

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Polystyrene microplastics are small pieces of polystyrene, a synthetic polymer that is frequently used to make different kinds of plastic items. These tiny plastics can interact quickly with both organic and inorganic pollutants in the environment. By comprehensively...

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