Ecological Effects of Chemical Contaminants Adsorbed to Microplastics

Sammani Ramanayaka; Oshadi Hettithanthri; Sandun Sandanayake; Meththika Vithanage

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-39041-9_50

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Ecological Effects of Chemical Contaminants Adsorbed to Microplastics

2022

Sammani Ramanayaka, Oshadi Hettithanthri, Sandun Sandanayake, Meththika Vithanage

Summary

Microplastics act as vectors for adsorbed chemical contaminants including pesticides, heavy metals, and persistent organic pollutants, amplifying their transport and bioavailability in aquatic and soil ecosystems. The combined exposure to plastic particles and their chemical cargo poses greater ecotoxicological risks than either contaminant class alone.

Microplastics (MPs) have become a global concern, owing to frequent detection in aqueous and soil eco-systems. Their transport, release, and the influence of MPs-bound chemical contaminants on aquatic life and soil organisms have been widely investigated. Research...

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