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The Role of Microplastics in Bioaccumulation of Pollutants
Summary
Microplastics act as vectors for environmental pollutants including heavy metals and persistent organic compounds, concentrating these toxins on their surfaces and transferring them through food webs via bioaccumulation. This vector effect amplifies the health risks of microplastic ingestion beyond the particles themselves, compounding toxic exposure in humans and wildlife.
Microplastics (MPs) have become an environmental threat due to their persistence, ubiquity, and potential harm to wildlife. Once dispersed in the ecosystem, MPs can sorb environmental pollutants such as organic compounds, metals, and emerging contaminants. This...