Insights into the Physical Fragmentation of Plastics into Airborne Microplastics
Abstract
Understanding how plastics break down in the airborne environment is essential for improving the assessment of exposure levels and health risks to humans. Fragmentation is one of the processes that plastics undergo when exposed to environmental conditions. Earlier studies focused on identifying the occurrence, sources, fate, sampling methods, analysis, and health impacts of microplastics. However, this review examines the dynamics and mechanisms of plastic fragmentation into microplastics. In particular, the release of inhalable particles
Fields of Study & Subjects
Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ACS ES&T Air
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 913–933
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN