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Abstract
Microplastic contamination of lakes and rivers is an emerging environmental issue. Sources, environmental fate, in-situ behaviour, concentration and harmful impacts of microplastics on aquatic life are the focus of this review paper. Present review summarises the current state of information about microplastics in riverine ecosystems around the world. The tiny plastic particles can serve as substrate as well as transporters of a variety of toxicants, including recalcitrant chemical compounds from miscellaneous sources having potential to seriously harm people's health. Further, intake and entanglement of microplastics can inflict a number of adverse bio-physico-chemical impacts on people and other living creatures. Secondary microplastics are produced by the disintegration of bigger size primary plastic particles and ultimately end up in the terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Comprehensive information on microplastic pollution in fresh water ecosystems is still limited on a single platform. This review critically addresses the microplastic pollution in rivers, sources, and its impact around the world. Further, possible replacements for plastics like modified starch, cellulose, esters of cellulose, polylactic acid etc. derived from biomass and microorganisms are also examined.
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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management.
A broad outline of the journal''s scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made.
The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.
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