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Fibrous microplastics in the environment: Sources, occurrence, impacts, and mitigation strategies
Aquatic Toxicology2024
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Xiangyang Xiao,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Shaochong Liu,
Shaochong Liu,
Xiangyang Xiao,
Xiangyang Xiao,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Xiangyang Xiao,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Sizhi Liu,
Shaochong Liu,
Shaochong Liu,
Shaochong Liu,
Sizhi Liu,
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xiangyang Xiao,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Sizhi Liu,
Lianzhen Li
Yaqi Yu,
Yanhao Wang,
Lianzhen Li
Xiangyang Xiao,
Lianzhen Li
Yan Xu,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Sizhi Liu,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Yan Xu,
Lu Liu,
Lu Liu,
Yanhao Wang,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Shaochong Liu,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Yan Xu,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Shaochong Liu,
Xiangyang Xiao,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Yan Xu,
Yan Xu,
Xilin She,
Yan Xu,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Lianzhen Li
Xilin She,
Xilin She,
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Yanhao Wang,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Sizhi Liu,
Xilin She,
Yaqi Yu,
Sizhi Liu,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Yan Xu,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Yan Xu,
Xilin She,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Xilin She,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg,
Lianzhen Li
Summary
This review provides a comprehensive look at fibrous microplastics, which can make up over 90 percent of microplastics found in some environmental samples. Researchers traced these fibers primarily to synthetic textiles, with laundering being a major release pathway, and documented their presence in water, soil, air, and living organisms. The study emphasizes that fiber-shaped microplastics deserve special attention due to their prevalence and unique potential to cause harm.
Study Type
Environmental
Fibrous microplastics (FMPs), a unique class of microplastics, are increasingly recognized as a significant environmental threat due to their ubiquitous presence and potential risks to ecological and human health. This review provides a comprehensive overview of FMPs, including their sources, prevalence in various environmental media, and potential impacts. FMPs, which can be found in over 90 % of certain environmental samples, originate from a diverse range of sources, including synthetic textiles, landfill waste, industrial emissions, and atmospheric deposition. These persistent pollutants pose a threat to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Their insidious presence can lead to ingestion by organisms, potentially disrupting ecosystems and posing risks to human health. Addressing the challenge of FMPs requires a multi-faceted approach. Reducing the production and use of synthetic fibers, implementing effective waste management practices, and developing new technologies to remove FMPs from wastewater and the broader environment are all crucial components of the solution. However, further research is essential to fully understand the long-term implications of FMPs on ecosystems and human health, laying the foundation for the development of robust and effective mitigation strategies.