| خلاصه مقاله | Abstract
Studies on microplastics (MPs) indicate their presence in various environments. Recently, microplastics have
been found in samples collected from the atmospheric fallout of some cities. This study provides an overview
of the studies done on microplastics in the air and their effects on human health and their ecological risks.
Although studies on microplastics in the atmosphere are limited, the research results show that synthetic
textiles are the main source of microplastics in the air and fibers are the dominant form of microplastics in the
atmosphere. Microplastics in the air, due to their small size can easily be inhaled, which causes health risks to
humans, especially to industrial workers. Meteorological conditions and human activities affect the distribution
and deposition of microplastics from the air. Knowledge and data about microplastics in the air are currently
limited, so more studies are needed to identify the concentration of microplastics in the air, sources of MPs in
the air, and factors involved in the distribution and deposition of MPs in the air. Pollutants adsorbed on
microplastics in the air, and the exchange of MPs among different ecosystems are needed to gain a better
understanding of microplastics. |