Hong Yee Kek, Huiyi Tan, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma, Wai Shin Ho, Desmond Daniel Chin Vui Sheng, Hooi Siang Kang, Yoon Tung Chan, Nor Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim, Pau Chung Leng, Nur Haliza Abdul Wahab, Keng Yinn Wong
Airborne Microplastics (MPs), an emerging environmental issue, have gained recent attention due to their newfound presence in indoor environments. Utilizing the Web of Science database for literature collection, the paper presents a comprehensive review of airborne MPs including emission sources, assessment methods, exposure risks, and mitigation strategies. This review delves into the diverse sources and mechanisms influencing indoor airborne MP pollution, underscoring the complex interplay between human activities, ventilation systems, and the characteristics of indoor environments...
December 26, 2023: Environmental Research