Systematic Review of Nano- and Microplastics' (NMP) Influence on the Bioaccumulation of Environmental Contaminants: Part II-Freshwater Organisms.

ABSTRACT: Nano- and microplastic fragments (NMPs) exist ubiquitously in all environmental compartments. The literature-based evidence suggests that NMPs interact with other environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems through sorption mechanisms, thereby playing a vector role. Chemically bound NMPs can translocate throughout the environment, reaching long distances from the contaminant discharge site. In addition, they can be ab/adsorbed by freshwater organisms. Although many studies show that NMPs can increase toxicity towards freshwater biota through the carrier role, little is known regarding their potential to influence the bioaccumulation of environmental contaminants (EC) in freshwater species. This review is part II of a systematic literature review regarding the influence of NMPs on b

SUBMITTER: Ribeiro F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10303264 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature