Open AccessResearch of New Pollutant Microplastics in Soil
Author(s) -
Yan Li,
Peng Wang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/781/5/052005
Subject(s) - microplastics , pollutant , environmental science , pollution , environmental quality , soil quality , soil contamination , environmental protection , ecology , soil water , soil science , biology
Microplastic pollution is one of the key new pollutants to be controlled in ecological environment protection. This article describes in detail the abundance and distribution of microplastics in the soil, their sources and access routes. It focuses on the analysis of the accumulation, migration, and degradation of microplastics in the soil, as well as the interaction with metal and organic pollutants and their environmental effects; expounds the impact of microplastics on soil organisms and soil quality and ecological risks and discuss the exposure pathways and potential human health risks of microplastics in the soil are discussed. Finally, the future direction and focus of the research on microplastics in the soil environment are prospected. It is expected to provide information and scientific guidance for a comprehensive understanding of the present and future of soil environmental microplastics research.