MICRONANOPLASTICS : AN INEVITABLE FUTURE

Abstract

In the past few decades, plastics have become an integral part of our lives. It is extensively used in our daily lives and is completely mingled with our ecosystem. It accumulates in our surroundings as well as in our human body too. It can adversely affect our health and could lead to such deteriorating circumstances that could not be reciprocated. This review paper gives an overall understanding of micro nanoplastics, including their definition, sources, and impacts, and provides an overall understanding of this topic. It further covers, in detail, the three most common ecosystems in which these microplastics have their highest effects, namely marine, soil-plant and air borne microplastics. This paper discusses various methodologies to assess the effects of micronanoplastics, and provides an insight into their management and future aspects for this grave problem.