Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 18 - 18
Published: April 14, 2025
The
widespread
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
is
growing
concern
for
both
the
scientific
community
and
public.
Contemporary
research
increasingly
focuses
on
ecosystem
transformation
global
climate
change.
We
conducted
a
literature
review,
consisting
46
studies,
to
investigate
consequences
MPs’
influence
carbon
cycle
in
different
soil
types
across
various
ecosystems.
MPs
can
affect
cycling
compounds
other
biogenic
elements
by
impacting
microbiome,
enzyme
activity,
plant
growth,
litter
decomposition,
more.
majority
authors
report
increased
CO2
and/or
CH4
emissions
soils
containing
MPs.
However,
some
studies
demonstrate
opposite
or
neutral
result,
outcomes
differ
even
within
single
study
depending
type
type,
form,
size
used.
Further
clarification
development
our
understanding
regarding
impact
ecosystems
remain
crucial,
taking
into
account
inclusion
as
wide
variety
possible
future
research.
Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 18 - 18
Published: April 14, 2025
The
widespread
presence
of
microplastics
(MPs)
is
growing
concern
for
both
the
scientific
community
and
public.
Contemporary
research
increasingly
focuses
on
ecosystem
transformation
global
climate
change.
We
conducted
a
literature
review,
consisting
46
studies,
to
investigate
consequences
MPs’
influence
carbon
cycle
in
different
soil
types
across
various
ecosystems.
MPs
can
affect
cycling
compounds
other
biogenic
elements
by
impacting
microbiome,
enzyme
activity,
plant
growth,
litter
decomposition,
more.
majority
authors
report
increased
CO2
and/or
CH4
emissions
soils
containing
MPs.
However,
some
studies
demonstrate
opposite
or
neutral
result,
outcomes
differ
even
within
single
study
depending
type
type,
form,
size
used.
Further
clarification
development
our
understanding
regarding
impact
ecosystems
remain
crucial,
taking
into
account
inclusion
as
wide
variety
possible
future
research.