Studying the environmental impact of nanoplastics: Strategies and limitations

Studying the environmental impact of nanoplastics: Strategies and limitations Understanding the environmental impact of nanoplastics is complex and requires the development of robust and standardised laboratory tests, which are essential for assessing their effects on broader, real-world scales, Monica Passananti explains. In recent years, the number of research studies on nanoplastics in the environment and their potential impact has increased substantially. However, research in this area is still in its infancy, and in some cases, there is still debate about the definition of the term ‘nanoplastics’.