"Emerging plastic litter variants: A perspective on the latest global d" by Priyadarshi Roy Chowdhury, Himani Medhi et al.
 

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

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