Sources, distribution and migration of micro-nano-plastics from terrestrial to aquatic environments and its environmental and health impacts: a systematic review

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Why is it important?

The occurrence, transport, and fate of micro-nano-plastics (MNPs) in soil ecosystems have been the subject of numerous investigations. Understanding MNPs transformation and its migration from soil to aquatic environment is extremely difficult by the complexity of matrices, underscoring the need for more study and advancement in this area. With a brief mention of their diverse sources and behaviours, the main focus of this review is on the transformation and migration of MNPs from land to water and the roles of various physical, chemical, and biological factors. Further, this review summarizes the potential environmental and health impacts of MNPs. Finally, new research directions are also suggested based on the outcomes of the current review.