Contribution of the root system of Cyperus papyrus and Pontederia sagittata to microplastic removal in floating treatment Wetlands in two urban ponds

Seasonal hydrological impacts on microplastic removal by Floating Treatment Wetlands in two urban ponds

Floating filters of nature: exploring the potential of aquatic plants in phytoremediation of microplastic-polluted water

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This research assessed plastic pollution threats to coral reef ecosystems, documenting the types and densities of plastic debris in reef environments and their potential biological impacts. The findings underscore the compounding pressures facing coral reefs from both climate change and plastic contamination.

Root Adsorption of Microplastic Particles Affects the Submerged Freshwater Macrophyte Egeria densa

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Exposure to polystyrene microspheres caused oxidative stress and disrupted antioxidant responses in the freshwater macrophyte Egeria densa at even the lowest tested concentration (0.05 mg/L), with microplastics adsorbing to roots rather than entering plant tissues. These findings indicate that aquatic plants serving as the base of freshwater food webs are vulnerable to microplastic contamination at environmentally relevant concentrations.

Microplastics in Wetland Ecosystem: A Complex Nexus and Way Forward

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This review examines the distribution, fate, and ecological impacts of microplastics in wetland ecosystems, which serve as both sinks and potential secondary sources of microplastic contamination. Wetlands filter water supplies and support biodiversity, so microplastic accumulation there directly threatens aquatic food webs, drinking water quality, and the communities that depend on these ecosystems.

The impact of Microplastic on freshwater macrophytes

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This French PhD thesis quantified microplastic release during the use phase of consumer products, with particular focus on salt shakers and other food contact items. The study found that use-phase wear and abrasion of plastic surfaces generated measurable microplastic particles that could contaminate food, representing a direct human dietary exposure route.