Advanced Sustainable Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(11)

Published: July 29, 2024

Abstract As plastics become more ubiquitous, their impact on the environment and human health cannot be overlooked. Once generated, micro‐ nano‐plastics end‐up in environment, causing widespread environmental risks. This is a significant problem given minuscule sizes of microplastics, therefore warrants further investigation. study presents comprehensive review ecotoxicology microplastics methods for degradation decomposition besides discussing fate transport processes, recent progress, emerging strategies, challenges potential future directions. The authors carefully evaluate processes through which cause harm, from molecular interactions species, to ecological impacts, end with advances microplastic biodegradation. Different kinds found include polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyethylene terephthalate. Analysis microbial enzymatic provides several swelling mitigation strategies designed reduce threats. In‐depth investigations ecotoxicity biodegradation are being facilitated by interdisciplinary proposals areas nanotechnology, new analytical methods, synthetic biology. extensive helps understand comprehensively in‐turn ensures informed actions mitigate challenge sustainable future.

Language: Английский