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Environmental Biology and Aquatic Ecotoxicology: Microplastics, Nanotoxicity, and Sustainable Ecological Systems
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This review pulls together research on how pollutants like microplastics, tiny engineered particles (nanomaterials), and chemicals such as lithium are affecting water ecosystems and the organisms living in them. Since these same waterways feed into our drinking water and food supply (like fish), understanding how pollutants behave and spread has real implications for what ends up on our plates and in our bodies. The book doesn't present new experiments but instead summarizes current science and points toward eco-friendlier solutions, like plant-based materials, that could help reduce these risks going forward.
Environmental challenges associated with pollution, emerging contaminants, and ecological degradation have increasingly intensified the need for interdisciplinary scientific research focused on sustainability and ecosystem resilience. In particular, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are facing growing pressures from toxic substances, microplastics, and engineered nanomaterials, all of which significantly influence biological interactions and environmental health. The chapters in this volume explore contemporary issues in environmental biology and aquatic ecotoxicology from diverse scientific perspectives. The discussion on science communication and sustainable development highlights the importance of effectively connecting biological knowledge with public awareness and environmental responsibility. The examination of lithium exposure in aquatic fauna addresses critical ecotoxicological concerns associated with emerging pollutants and their biological impacts. In addition, the analysis of microplastics and plastisphere formation contributes to current discussions on microbial colonization and ecological transformations in polluted environments. The investigation of plant-derived nanomaterials further reflects innovative approaches aimed at mitigating environmental nanotoxicity and improving ecological sustainability in aquatic systems. By integrating perspectives from environmental biology, ecotoxicology, microbiology, and nanoscience, this volume contributes to contemporary scientific discourse on ecosystem protection and sustainable environmental management. It also offers valuable insights for researchers, environmental scientists, and students engaged in understanding the complex interactions between pollutants, biological systems, and ecological sustainability.
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