Enhanced micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) removal by easy-harvestable filamentous algae with indications of plastic surface transformation

Algal-based Degradation of Microplastic: Prospects for Combating Microplastic Pollution

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Researchers reviewed the potential of microalgae to break down microplastics, exploring how these tiny aquatic organisms could offer a natural, low-cost solution to combat the growing problem of plastic pollution in freshwater and ocean environments.

Algae-microplastics interactions and their significance in combating aquatic plastic pollution

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Researchers review how algae interact with microplastics in aquatic environments, examining both the harmful effects on algae and the potential to harness algal biological properties for eco-friendly microplastic removal, toxicity mitigation, and repurposing of plastic particles.

Microalgae for microplastic removal from water and wastewater: a review

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Researchers reviewed the potential for microalgae to remove microplastics from water and wastewater, finding that algae can physically aggregate with plastic particles through several mechanisms — offering a potentially low-cost, biological alternative to conventional filtration methods that struggle to capture very small plastic particles.

A brief overview of the interaction between micro/nanoplastics and algae

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This review synthesizes research on how micro- and nanoplastics harm algae — disrupting growth, pigmentation, photosynthesis, and oxidative balance — while also exploring algae as a promising eco-friendly method to remove plastic particles from water. Because algae anchor aquatic food webs as primary producers, MNP-driven algal stress cascades upward through trophic levels, ultimately threatening ecosystem health and human seafood safety.

Effects of Microplastic on the Growth and Nutrient Absorption of Microalgae