Characteristics, sources, exposure, and health effects of atmospheric microplastics: a review of advances from 2021 to 2025.

Cao L, Wu J, Wu M, Li Z, Qiu C, Liu Q, Lei M

DOI: 10.1007/s10661-026-15998-4
Published: 2026 Oct 7
Container: Environmental monitoring and assessment
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@article{allodium:10.1007/s10661-026-15998-4,
  title = {Characteristics, sources, exposure, and health effects of atmospheric microplastics: a review of advances from 2021 to 2025.},
  author = {Cao L and Wu J and Wu M and Li Z and Qiu C and Liu Q and Lei M},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
  doi = {10.1007/s10661-026-15998-4},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-026-15998-4}
}

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AU  - Liu Q
AU  - Lei M
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JO  - Environmental monitoring and assessment
DO  - 10.1007/s10661-026-15998-4
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L, C., J, W., M, W., Z, L., C, Q., Q, L., & M, L. (2026). Characteristics, sources, exposure, and health effects of atmospheric microplastics: a review of advances from 2021 to 2025.. Environmental monitoring and assessment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-026-15998-4

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