Toward a better understanding of microalgal photosynthesis in medium polluted with microplastics: a study of the radiative properties of microplastic particles.

ABSTRACT: Due to the wide presence of microplastics in water, the interaction between microplastic particles and microalgae cells in medium merits the attention of researchers. Microplastic particles can impact the original transmission of light radiation in water bodies since the refractive index of microplastics is different from that of water bodies. Accordingly, the accumulation of microplastics in water bodies will certainly impact microalgal photosynthesis. Therefore, experimental measurements and theoretical studies characterizing the radiative properties of the interaction between light and microplastic particles are highly significant. The extinction and absorption coefficient/cross-section of polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene were experimentally measured using transmission and i

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192614 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature