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Emerging Issue of Microplastic in Sediments and Surface Water in South Asia: A Review of Status, Research Needs, and Data Gaps

Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies 2022 10 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Jalal Bayar, Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Siwatt Pongpiachan, Xiaomei Su, Paromita Chakaraborty

Summary

Sediments and surface waters across South Asia show widespread microplastic contamination, yet significant data gaps and inconsistent monitoring methodologies limit a full understanding of pollution severity in the region. Standardized research frameworks are urgently needed to inform policy and protect populations dependent on these water sources.

Plastic particles <5 mm come under the category of microplastics (MPs) that can be primary or secondary in nature. Microplastic pollution is a major concern because the world’s shores served as a major sink. Previously, the researchers focused on marine...

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