Nanoplastic occurrence, transformation and toxicity: a review

Thilakshani Atugoda; Hansika Piyumali; Hasintha Wijesekara; Christian Sonne; Su Shiung Lam; Kushani Mahatantila; Meththika Vithanage

doi:10.1007/s10311-022-01479-w

Nanoplastic occurrence, transformation and toxicity: a review

Thilakshani Atugoda
, Hansika Piyumali
, Hasintha Wijesekara
, Christian Sonne
, Su Shiung Lam
, Kushani Mahatantila
, Meththika Vithanage

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Abstract

Nanoplastics are emerging contaminants of concern for living organisms and ecosystems, yet nanoplastics are difficult to extract and analyse. Once released into the environment, the fate and behavior of nanoplastics are controlled by physical, chemical, and biological factors. Here, we review nanoplastics weathering, aggregation, biofouling, and bioavailability. Nanoplastics adsorb and transport metals and organic contaminants. Ingestion of nanoplastics by aquatic organims such as microbes, algae, invertebrates, and fish, induces toxicological effects on organism growth, behavior, and reproduction.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	363-381
Number of pages	19
Journal	Environmental Chemistry Letters
Volume	21
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-022-01479-w
Publication status	Published - Feb 2023
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Nanoplastics
Plastic cycle
Toxicological effects
Transformation
Vector transport

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