5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The infographic presents a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited microplastics papers from 2008 to 2022.

• 2

  These papers have been cited a total of 113,160 times, indicating significant impact in the field.

• 3

  Research focus has shifted from documenting marine pollution to addressing human exposure and health relevance.

• 4

  The studies highlight the analytical challenges associated with the reliable detection of microplastics.

• 5

  This evolution in research reflects growing concerns about the implications of microplastics on human health.