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Toxicity and Health Effects of Microplastics
Summary
This chapter provides an overview of the toxic effects microplastics have on a wide range of organisms, from marine and freshwater species to soil-dwelling creatures and humans. Researchers discuss how microplastics accumulate in living organisms and the mechanisms by which they cause harm, including oxidative stress and inflammation. The study also examines how microplastics can amplify the toxicity of other environmental pollutants when they occur together.
Microplastics have received growing concerns from both society and the scientific community due to their widespread presence in the environment and their potential toxic effects. In this chapter, we present the toxic effects of microplastics on estuarine and marine organisms, freshwater organisms, soil organisms, and human health, including the enrichment of microplastics in organisms and the toxic mechanisms. In addition, the compound toxicity of microplastics with other environmental pollutants is also discussed.
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