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Household Point-of-Use Devices for the Removal of Microplastics in Drinking Water: A Scoping Review Protocol
Summary
This research review summarizes existing studies on home water filters that can remove tiny plastic particles (called microplastics) from tap water. The goal is to figure out which household water treatment devices actually work to filter out these plastic bits before you drink the water. This matters because microplastics are increasingly found in drinking water, and scientists want to help people understand which home filters might protect their health.
This scoping review aims to map the available scientific evidence on household point-of-use (POU) devices for removing microplastics (MPs) from drinking water intended for human consumption. Following the PCC framework, it focuses on drinking water matrices in household settings, technological evaluations of POU treatment devices, and studies conducted under real or simulated household conditions. Experimental and quasi-experimental studies reporting quantitative removal performance will be included.