Trojan horse in the intestine: a review on the biotoxicity of microplastics combined environmental contaminants

L Hu, Y Zhao, H Xu - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
With the reported ability of microplastics (MPs) to act as “Trojan horses” carrying other
environmental contaminants, the focus of researches has shifted from their ubiquitous …

Toxicity of microplastics and nanoplastics to Daphnia magna: Current status, knowledge gaps and future directions

O Pikuda, ER Dumont, Q Chen, JR Macairan… - TrAC Trends in …, 2023 - Elsevier
We conducted a systematic review of 124 published articles that investigated the toxicity of
microplastics and nanoplastics to Daphnia magna. This review summarizes studies …

Effects of synthetic and natural microfibers on Daphnia magna–Are they dependent on microfiber type?

D Kim, H Kim, YJ An - Aquatic Toxicology, 2021 - Elsevier
Microfibers, which are sourced from textiles and some products from the fishery industry, are
the biggest contributors to microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems. In addition to these …

Direct and gut microbiota-mediated toxicities of environmental antibiotics to fish and aquatic invertebrates

Z Li, T Lu, M Li, M Mortimer, LH Guo - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The accumulation of antibiotics in the environment has ecological impacts that have
received less attention than the human health risks of antibiotics, although the effects could …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles dissolution and toxicity enhancement by polystyrene microplastics under sunlight irradiation

L Tong, K Song, Y Wang, J Yang, J Lu, Z Chen… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) dissolution is a critical process for the
transformation and toxicity of ZnO NPs in aquatic environments. However, the effect of …

Joint effects of microplastics and ZnO nanoparticles on the life history parameters of rotifers and the ability of rotifers to eliminate harmful phaeocystis

Y Sun, Y Qian, S Geng, P Wang, L Zhang, Z Yang - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The rising concentration of microplastics and nanoparticles coexisting simultaneously in
marine may bring joint harm to zooplankton. Rotifer is an important functional group of …

Microplastics enhance the toxicity and phototoxicity of UV filter avobenzone on Daphnia magna

H Kim, D Kim, YJ An - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) and ultraviolet (UV) filters cause pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
Moreover, regulations on the use and discharge of UV filters in personal care products are …

Effects of dissolved organic matter on the environmental behavior and toxicity of metal nanomaterials: A review

X Yang, Z Wang, J Xu, C Zhang, P Gao, L Zhu - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Metal nanomaterials (MNMs) have been released into the environment during their usage in
various products, and their environmental behaviors directly impact their toxicity. Numerous …

Predator traits influence uptake and trophic transfer of nanoplastics in aquatic systems–a mechanistic study

A Ockenden, DM Mitrano, M Kah, LA Tremblay… - Microplastics and …, 2024 - Springer
Predicting the response of aquatic species to environmental contaminants is challenging, in
part because of the diverse biological traits within communities that influence their uptake …

Multi-level toxicity assessment of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics on the cladoceran Daphnia magna

B De Felice, S Gazzotti, MA Ortenzi, M Parolini - Aquatic Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
The accumulation of plastics waste in the environment has raised a worrisome concern,
moving the society to seek out for sustainable solutions, such as the transition from the use …