A review on fate and ecotoxicity of biodegradable microplastics in aquatic system: Are biodegradable plastics truly safe for the environment?

NNN Mut, J Na, J Jung - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic products are extensively used worldwide, but inadequate management of plastic
waste results in significant plastic pollution. Biodegradable plastic (BPs) offers an alternative …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of petroleum-based and biopolymer-based nanoplastics on aquatic organisms: a case study with mechanically degraded pristine polymers

M Tamayo-Belda, C Venâncio… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mismanaged plastic litter submitted to environmental conditions may breakdown into smaller
fragments, eventually reaching nano-scale particles (nanoplastics, NPLs). In this study …

[HTML][HTML] Toxicological review of micro-and nano-plastics in aquatic environments: Risks to ecosystems, food web dynamics and human health

T Habumugisha, Z Zhang, C Uwizewe, C Yan… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increase of micro-and nano-plastics (MNPs) in aquatic environments has become a
significant concern due to their potential toxicological effects on ecosystems, food web …

Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials on Aquatic Animals and Their Future Prospective

I Zafar, A Safder, Q Ain, M Hanane, W Yousaf… - Xenobiotics in Aquatic …, 2023 - Springer
Industries have been producing nanomaterials (NMs) for years and using them in various
commercial applications. The toxicological effects of nanoparticles (NPs) provide an …