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Journal Article 
Review 
Environmental prevalence, fate, impacts, and mitigation of microplastics-a critical review on present understanding and future research scope 
Patil, S; Bafana, A; Naoghare, PK; Krishnamurthi, K; Sivanesan, S 
2021 
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International 
Springer Nature 
HEIDELBERG 
28 
5 
4951-4974 
English 
33241497 
WOS:000593579300007 
Microplastics are considered to be ubiquitous and widespread emerging contaminants. They are persistent in the nature and pose considerable harm to the environment. Their omnipresence is documented in almost all aquatic habitats, several atmospheric and terrestrial environments, and also in human consumables. The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the environmental prevalence of the microplastics in all environmental compartments, and their possible adverse impacts. It also presents review of the studies conducted in India and the epitome of potential mitigation measures. The need and direction of future research are highlighted. The review will help in determining the exposure levels, environmental consequences, and risk estimations, and will guide the researchers and policymakers. 
Microplastics; Plastics; Water Pollutants, Chemical; Index Medicus; Environmental prevalence; Harmful effects; Mitigation measures; Environmental Monitoring; Prevalence; Water Pollutants, Chemical -- analysis 
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH