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Sorption of Potentially Toxic Elements to Microplastics
Summary
Microplastics readily sorb potentially toxic elements including heavy metals and metalloids from surrounding water, acting as concentrated carriers of these hazardous substances through aquatic food webs. This sorption capacity amplifies the toxicological risk of microplastic ingestion for organisms, including humans who consume contaminated seafood.
In recent decades, plastic pollution has been the focus of environmental research, with particular focus on the distribution and potential effects of a novel emerging contaminant: microplastics. These solid particles of microscopic dimensions which have been found...