Microplastic release from food processing to the environment: contamination pathways, health implications, and sustainability perspectives

Sustainable Food Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Md Sabir Ahmed Mondol, Mehvish Ayoub, Ubaida Akbar, Kshirod Kumar Dash, Aamir Hussain Dar, Urba Shafiq Sidiqi
DOI: 10.1039/d5fb00847f
Cited by: 4
References: 126

Abstract

Microplastics (MPs) have rapidly emerged as a critical food safety and environmental challenge, yet their links with food processing, packaging, and human health remain insufficiently integrated in the literature.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainable Food Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
2419–2438
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN