Sustainability and Advances in Microplastic Pollution: Detection, Distribution, and Impact Across Environmental Matrices and Ecosystems
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 127
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microplastics; plastic; marine debris; remediation strategies; pollutants; plant protection products; heavy metals; water and soil monitoring; analytical chemistry; GC-MS/MS; HPLC-MS/MS; ICP-MS; FTIR
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microplastic pollution has become a critical environmental issue, with a widespread presence across terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and atmospheric ecosystems. Despite increasing research efforts, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding detection methodologies, distribution patterns, and ecological and human health impacts. This Special Issue will bring together cutting-edge research on microplastic pollution, focusing on innovative detection techniques, spatial distribution across different environmental compartments, and interactions with biota and chemical pollutants.
We welcome original research, review articles, and case studies addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Novel analytical techniques for microplastic characterization and quantification;
- Distribution patterns and transport mechanisms in the air, water, and sediments;
- Sources, pathways, and fate of microplastics in various environments;
- Toxicological effects and ecological risks associated with microplastic exposure;
- Policy recommendations and sustainable mitigation strategies for reducing microplastic contamination.
This Special Issue will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of microplastic pollution, supporting the development of standardized monitoring approaches and effective sustainable management strategies.
Dr. Claudia Campanale
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- airborne microplastic
- waterborne microplastic
- sediment contamination
- ecosystem impact
- analytical methods
- environmental policy
- sustainable solutions
- waste reduction strategies
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