Drying technologies and microplastics contamination

Summary

This review paper looks at how common drying methods used in food and manufacturing processes might contribute to microplastics contamination, those tiny plastic bits smaller than 5mm that are turning up everywhere from soil to water. Since we know microplastics can end up in the food we eat, understanding whether drying equipment adds to the problem could help manufacturers find ways to reduce our exposure. This is a summary of existing research, so it points to areas needing more study rather than offering final answers.