Microplastic emissions and degradation mechanisms, in artificial turf systems – analytical detection and future directions

Key Points

• The research aims to assess the impact of artificial turf systems on microplastic emissions and degradation mechanisms.
• Literature review on microplastics in artificial turf systems
• Analytical techniques for detecting microplastics
• Evaluation of environmental impact assessments
• Identified significant emissions of microplastics from artificial turf systems
• Noted various degradation mechanisms affecting microplastic persistence
• Highlighted the need for improved detection methods for environmental monitoring