Microplastics Interactions with PFAS and Co-transport in the Soil

Microplastics and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are two emerging environmental pollutants that have gained significant considerable interest due to their long-term existence, mobility, and possible negative effects on human health safety and the environment. Both microplastics and PFAS have been detected in different ecosystems that include soil, and their potential interactions and co-transport in soil can have significant implications for their fate and behavior. This chapter presents an overview of the interactions between microplastics and PFAS in soil, including their co-transport, sorption, and desorption. The chapter highlights the need for an improved understanding of the interactions between microplastics and PFAS in soil and developing successful and effective mitigation methods and techniques to minimize their adverse effects on environment. The results highlight the critical need for a deeper comprehension of the interactions between microplastics and PFAS, especially in soil environments. To minimize their negative environmental effects, appropriate mitigation techniques must be developed, which requires a greater understanding. In addition to highlighting the present level of study on MPs and PFAS in soil, this synopsis of the literature also stresses the necessity of taking preventative action in order to mitigate potential environmental dangers.