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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2026 / January / Infographic Lessons from the Top 100 Microplastics Papers
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Infographic: Lessons from the Top 100 Microplastics Papers

How has microplastics research evolved, who is at the forefront, and where is scientific attention shifting?

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Clinical Scorecard: Infographic: Lessons from the Top 100 Microplastics Papers

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionMicroplastics Exposure
Key MechanismsTransition from marine pollution documentation to human health relevance and detection challenges.
Target PopulationGeneral population exposed to microplastics.
Care SettingEnvironmental health research and public health policy.

Key Highlights

  • 100 most cited microplastics papers published between 2008 and 2022.
  • Total citations of 113,160 across these studies.
  • Shift in focus from marine pollution to human health impacts.
  • Emphasis on reliable detection methods for microplastics.
  • Growing concern over human exposure to microplastics.

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          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Not applicable; focus on environmental exposure.

          Not applicable; research focused on exposure and health implications.

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