Microplastics – Ecosystem pollutants (Review) Review article

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Elena Mollova
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3341-3899
Emilya Ivanova
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9777-7224
Sevdalina Turmanova
Aleksandar Dimitrov
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2683-2222

Abstract

The presence of microplastics in different ecosystems has been inten­sively studied since the beginning of the 21st century. They have since been found in all components of the environment as well as in a number of org­an­isms. Microplastics (MPs) is a term for particles whose size is 1 µm–5 mm that are formed during the breakdown of larger plastic products or are produced in mic­rosizes for various industrial and cosmetic products. The distribution of these particles is due to their rapid transportation over large distances which is facilitated mainly by their small size and low density. There are still no uni­form methods and standardised procedures for sampling and analysis. There­fore, the facts about the occurrence, distribution and threats to eco­systems and human health from MPs are not yet fully understood. This liter­ature review is a broad presentation of the state of knowledge on the distrib­ution of MPs in the atmo­sphere, water, soil and organisms. In addition, this document describes the most widely used methods for separation, identification and characterisation of MPs.

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E. Mollova, E. Ivanova, S. Turmanova, and A. Dimitrov, “Microplastics – Ecosystem pollutants (Review): Review article”, J. Serb. Chem. Soc., vol. 89, no. 7-8, pp. 939–980, Aug. 2024.
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