As emerging environmental contaminants,microplastics (MPs)may cause potential hazard to global ecosphere (including water,soil and air)and human health.Here,we summarize the recent advances on the field of airborne MPs,including the methods of sampling and characterization,patterns of distribution and migration,toxic effects and corresponding mechanisms.To date,the quantitative characterization of airborne MPs mainly depends on stereomicroscopy,and the qualitative analysis of them is mainly conducted by Fourier infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy.Airborne MPs are widespread in global ...