General Introduction of Microplastic: Uses, Types, and Generation

John Tsado Mathew; Abel Inobeme; Babatunde Oluwafemi Adetuyi; Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji; Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola; Falana Yetunde Olaitan; Falana Yetunde Olaitan; Olalekan Akinbo; Olalekan Akinbo; Mohd. Shahnawaz; Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole; Eniola K.I.T.; Eniola K.I.T.; Mohammed Bello Yerima

doi:10.1007/978-981-99-8357-5_1

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General Introduction of Microplastic: Uses, Types, and Generation

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John Tsado Mathew, Abel Inobeme, Babatunde Oluwafemi Adetuyi, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, Falana Yetunde Olaitan, Falana Yetunde Olaitan, Olalekan Akinbo, Olalekan Akinbo, Mohd. Shahnawaz, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Eniola K.I.T., Eniola K.I.T., Mohammed Bello Yerima

Summary

This overview defines microplastics as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, catalogs their primary and secondary origins (industrial pellets, degraded packaging, synthetic textiles, and more), and maps their distribution across terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric environments. Establishing this foundational taxonomy helps researchers and policymakers target the most prolific microplastic sources and prioritize interventions to reduce human and ecological exposure.

The tiny plastic particles known as microplastics, which are smaller than 5 millimetres in size, have raised environmental concerns on a global scale as a result of their wide spread and potential ecological impacts. They are generated through various sources and can...

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