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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
Environmental Sources
Human Health Effects
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Plastics and Microplastic: A Major Risk Factor to the Soil, Water and Marine Environments
Current Biotechnology
2019
3 citations
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Score: 30
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Santosh Kumar Karn,
Santosh Kumar Karn
Ian R. Jenkinson,
Santosh Kumar Karn,
Santosh Kumar Karn
Summary
This paper reviews the risks microplastics pose to soil, freshwater, and marine environments, including effects on soil microbial communities, aquatic organisms, and human health through the food chain. It identifies bacterial communities and biotransformation processes as critical factors in understanding microplastic fate.
Study Type
Environmental
Keywords: Microplastic, marine environment, freshwater, biotransformation, bacterial communities, health hazard.
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