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Indoor microplastics: a comprehensive review and bibliometric analysis.

Mansoor Ahmad Bhat¹

¹Faculty of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering 26555, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Türkiye. mansoorahmadbhat@ogr.eskisehir.edu.tr.

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Summary

Indoor microplastic (MP) pollution is a growing global concern. This review highlights key findings on indoor MPs, emphasizing higher concentrations in dust and deposition, and the need for further research to mitigate health risks.

Keywords:

Air Dust Fibers Human Health Indoor Environments Pretreatment

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Environmental Science
Toxicology
Materials Science

Background:

Indoor microplastic (MP) pollution is a significant environmental and health concern due to increased time spent indoors.
MPs can enter indoor environments through dust and air, posing potential risks to human health.
This review focuses on recent advancements and bibliometric analysis of indoor MP research.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize recent advancements in indoor microplastic research, including methodologies and identification techniques.
To analyze publication trends, keyword usage, and author contributions in the field of indoor MP pollution.
To highlight the prevalence and characteristics of microplastics in indoor environments.

Main Methods:

Bibliometric analysis of publication records and keyword frequency.
Review of sample pretreatments, quality control, filter membranes, and identification methods used in indoor MP studies.
Comparative analysis of MP concentrations in indoor dust, deposition, and air samples.

Main Results:

Dust and deposition samples show higher MP concentrations than indoor air.
Fiber-shaped MPs are common, with polypropylene and polyethylene being dominant types.
Indoor environments exhibit higher MP concentrations than outdoor environments, with smaller MPs (1-100 µm) being more abundant.

Conclusions:

A significant increase in indoor MP research publications since 2020 indicates growing scientific interest.
Standardized methodologies for pretreatment, blank sample analysis, and characterization (e.g., µ-FTIR) are crucial.
Collaborative research, policy development, and stakeholder engagement are vital to reduce indoor MP pollution and its health impacts.