Airborne microplastics: environmental prevalence, human health risks, and mitigation strategies

Tanvir Arfin; Payal A. Nakhate

doi:10.1039/d5ay01884f

January 1, 2026Analytical Methods

Airborne microplastics: environmental prevalence, human health risks, and mitigation strategies

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The review summarizes sampling methods and characterizes the atmospheric microplastics, evaluates prevalence and health risks, and identifies research gaps.
Summarized methods for sampling and analyzing airborne microplastics.
Evaluated environmental prevalence of microplastics in various locations.
Highlighted gaps in existing toxicological research.
Suggested potential strategies for mitigation of microplastic pollution.
Documented widespread presence of airborne microplastics in various environments.
Identified significant health hazards associated with inhalation of microplastics.
Noted critical gaps in current toxicological research.

Implication

This review evaluates environmental prevalence and health risks of airborne microplastics, suggesting mitigation strategies.

Abstract

This review aims to (1) summarize methods for sampling and characterizing atmospheric microplastics, (2) evaluate their environmental prevalence and health hazards, (3) highlight gaps in toxicological research, and (4) suggest mitigation strategies.

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Arfin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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