Polystyrene Microplastics News Today

Scientists have found many plastics are toxic, but activists say two ubiquitous polymers are the worst of all: polystyrene and PVC. Some are calling for not only a national ban on these two, but for a global ban enshrined in a plastics treaty.

Mass spectrometry is a valuable tool for detecting and analyzing microplastic pollution in the environment, which poses a serious threat to the ecosystem and human health. This article looks at the various mass spectrometry techniques used in microplastic pollution research, recent advancements, challenges, and future directions.