Transforming pollution into solutions: A bibliometric analysis and sustainable strategies for reducing indoor microplastics while converting to value-added products
Environ Res. 2024 Apr 16;252(Pt 2):118928. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118928. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMicroplastics (MPs), as emerging indoor contaminants, have garnered attention due to their ubiquity and unresolved implications for human health. These tiny particles have permeated indoor air and water, leading to inevitable human exposure. Preliminary evidence suggests MP exposure could be linked to respiratory, gastrointestinal, and potentially other health issues, yet the full scope of their effects remains unclear. To map the overall landscape of this research field, a bibliometric analysis based on research articles retrieved from the Web of Science database was conducted. The study synthesizes the current state of knowledge and spotlights the innovative mitigation strategies proposed to curb indoor MP pollution. These strategies involve minimizing the MP emission from source, advancements in filtration technology, aimed at reducing the MP exposure. Furthermore, this research sheds light on cutting-edge methods for converting MP waste into value-added products. These innovative approaches not only promise to alleviate environmental burdens but also contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy by transforming waste into resources such as biofuels, construction materials, and batteries. Despite these strides, this study acknowledges the ongoing challenges, including the need for more efficient removal technologies and a deeper understanding of MPs' health i...
Source: Environmental Research - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hong Yee Kek Huiyi Tan Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman Chew Tin Lee Fatin Batrisyia Jihat Ahmad Nur Dayana Ismail Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma Kee Quen Lee Keng Yinn Wong Source Type: research
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