Current understanding of subsurface transport of micro‐ and nanoplastics in soil

• Published in: Vadose zone journal Vol. 20; no. 2
• Main Authors: Yu, Yingxue, Flury, Markus
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 01.03.2021
• Subjects: bioturbation; hydrophilicity; nanoplastics; pollution; soil quality; vadose zone

Environmental problems caused by plastic pollution in terrestrial systems have received increasing attention, especially the issues related to micro‐ and nanoplastics. Soils are a major receptacle and reservoir of plastics, and accumulated plastics can negatively affect soil health. In this short re...