Emerging plastic litter variants: A perspective on the latest global developments
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2023
Abstract
Plastic litter is one of key reasons of environmental concern due to its adverse effect on ecosystem and health. Exposure of plastic litter to anthropogenic and ecological conditions results in a variety of emerging litter variants that fluctuate in composition, mechanical, and chemical properties. Considering the properties of these plastic litter variants, it is anticipated that the transportation of foreign species or microbial pathogens together with these litter variants is most likely to affect the marine ecosystem. Moreover the plastic litter may enter the plastic cycle or marine biota and can spread across the ocean. Very recently several emerging plastic litter variants such as anthropoquinas, plasticrust, pyroplastic, plastitar, and plastiglomerate have been reported along the coastal areas across the oceans. The purpose of this perspective is to comprehend these emerging plastic litter variants, integrate the latest developments and highlight their adverse effects on the coastal ecosystem. Further, it details the make-up, place of origin, and management strategies for these plastic litter variants.
Identifier
85141294859 (Scopus)
Publication Title
Science of the Total Environment
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159859
e-ISSN
18791026
ISSN
00489697
PubMed ID
36349627
Volume
858
Recommended Citation
Roy Chowdhury, Priyadarshi; Medhi, Himani; Bhattacharyya, Krishna G.; and Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar, "Emerging plastic litter variants: A perspective on the latest global developments" (2023). Faculty Publications. 1961.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/1961