Critical review of microplastics removal from the environment

Globally, microplastics pollution has become a serious environmental threat due to their multitude sources, widespread occurrence, persistence, and adverse effects to ecosystem and the human health. Addressing this multifaceted threat requires innovative technologies that can efficiently remove microplastics from the environment. In this review, we first overviewed the source, occurrence, and potential adverse impacts of micro plastics to human health. We then identified promising technologies for microplastics removal, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches. A detailed analysis of the advantages and limitations of different techniques was provided. We concluded this review with the current challenges and future research priorities, which will guide us through the path addressing microplastics contamination.

Automated summary

This review provides an overview of the sources, occurrence, and potential adverse effects of microplastics on human health. It identifies promising technologies for microplastics removal, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches, and analyzes their advantages and limitations. The review concludes with a discussion of current challenges and future research priorities in addressing microplastics contamination.