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Introduction to Microplastics: Origin, Environmental Pathways, and Impacts on Ecosystems and Human Health
2025
Vijay Kumar Subbiah,
Anupam Sunny,
K. Verma,
Ambneesh Mishra,
Mir Md Tasnim Alam,
Hira Lal Yadav,
Javed Alam,
S. Mohan,
Devendra Kumar Singh
Summary
Researchers introduced the origins, environmental transport pathways, and ecosystem impacts of microplastics, tracing how the non-biodegradable nature of plastics combined with poor waste management has driven pollution of terrestrial, aquatic, and human biological systems.
The plastics which were valued for their durability and versatility, have become ubiquitous in modern applications, from packaging to medicine. However, their non-biodegradable nature and poor waste management have led to severe environmental pollution, with over...