Journal of Tianjin Agricultural University ›› 2021, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (1): 67-72.doi: 10.19640/j.cnki.jtau.2021.01.013

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Research progress of microplastics in freshwater environment

He Jianwu1,2, An Lihui2, Qi Hongli1,Corresponding Author   

  1. 1. Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aqua-Ecology and Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China;
    2. Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
  • Received:2019-10-11 Online:2021-03-31 Published:2021-04-02

Abstract: Environmental microplastics (MPs) are permanent plastic particles, films and fibers with a diameter of less than 5 mm. The occurrences of microplastics have been reported in water, sediments and organisms, and microplastics have been listed by UNEP as one of the top ten environmental science issues to be solved urgently. In order to get a thorough understanding of the microplastics pollution in the freshwater environment, the origin, distribution, migration, potential ecological impact and instrumental analysis of microplastics in freshwater environment were reviewed based on the previous studies in recent years. Scientific prospects for microplastics research in fresh water environment was also put forward. This paper would provide a theoretical reference for investigation, monitoring and evaluation of environmental microplastics.

Key words: microplastics, monitoring, source, impact, prospect

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