Open Access Received: 04 September 2025   |   Accepted: 03 November 2025   |   Published: 10 November 2025

MICRO- AND NANOPLASTICS: IMPACT ON THE ECOSYSTEM AND WAYS TO REDUCE THEIR FORMATION (A Review)

Sarymsakov A.A., Yuldoshov Sh.A.

Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Physics Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, 100128, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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Abstract. This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of current literature sources addressing the formation processes of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment, as well as assessing their negative impact on ecosystems and human health. Special attention is given to the sources of these particles, the mechanisms of their spread, and their bioaccumulation within food chains. The article examines existing technologies and approaches for the capture, identification, sorting, and processing of micro- and nanoplastics, including mechanical, physicochemical, and biological methods. Promising directions for reducing their formation are discussed, such as the implementation of biodegradable materials, tightening regulatory requirements for the production and disposal of plastics, and the development of environmental monitoring systems. This material may be useful for specialists in ecology, toxicology, materials science, and environmental protection.

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Key words. microplastics, nanoplastics, ecology, accumulation, plastic recycling, polymer-plastic waste


DOI: http://uzpolymerjournal.com/articles/article.php?id=250301

*Corresponding author: Yuldoshov Sh.A., Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Physics Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, 100128, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Citation: Sarymsakov A.A., Yuldoshov Sh.A., MICRO- AND NANOPLASTICS: IMPACT ON THE ECOSYSTEM AND WAYS TO REDUCE THEIR FORMATION (A Review). Uzbekistan Journal of Polymers, Vol. 4(3) 2025: pp.5-15. DOI: http://uzpolymerjournal.com/articles/article.php?id=250301

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