Review of Microplastic Pollution and Its Treatment Technology in Soil
As a small-sized plastic waste,microplastics are generally less than 5 mm in diameter and are extremely difficult to degrade in na-ture.In this paper,microplastic pollution in soil and its treatment methods were discussed.Starting from the source and pollution status of micro-plastics,the complexity of the source of microplastics in soil environment and the severity of pollution were elaborated.The potential effects of microplastics in soil on plants,animals and microorganisms in soil were discussed,such as adverse effects on the growth and metabolism of soil plants and animals,microbial activity and biodiversity.The paper summarized the treatment technologies of microplastics in soil,their advanta-ges and disadvantages,and prospected the challenges and future research directions of the treatment technologies of microplastics in soil,so as to contribute to the sustainable development of soil ecosystem.
Soil pollutionMicroplasticsEcological impactTreatment methodFuture outlook