微塑料
生物群
环境科学
水生生态系统
生态毒理学
水生环境
污染物
生态系统
环境化学
海洋生态系统
生态学
生物
化学
作者
Omoniyi Pereao,Beatrice Olutoyin Opeolu,Olalekan S. Fatoki
标识
DOI:10.1007/s11356-020-08688-2
摘要
Microplastics are small-size plastic piece scales (particles < 5 mm) in sediments and waters which interact with environment and organisms by various means. Microplastics are becoming a universal ecological concern since they may be a source of hazardous chemicals to marine organisms and environments. Recent research suggests microplastics could enable the transfer of hydrophobic aquatic pollutants or chemical additives to biota. Even though microplastic presence and interactions are recently being detected in marine and freshwater systems, the fate of microplastics is still very poorly understood. This literature review is a summary of the sources and transport of microplastics, their interactions with toxic chemicals and the methodologies for chemical quantification and characterization of microplastics. The environmental outcome and impact of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants were assessed as well as the trends and update on microplastic research in the South African aquatic ecosystem.
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