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Biofilms of Microplastics

˜The œhandbook of environmental chemistry 2020 40 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Chen Tu, Chen Tu, Qian Zhou, Chenjie Zhang, Ying Liu, Yongming Luo

Summary

Researchers found that microplastics in the environment become colonized by unique communities of microorganisms forming biofilms, raising concern that these plastic particles may serve as rafts that transport harmful bacteria, pathogens, and pollutants to new locations in ecosystems.

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the terrestrial and marine environment has been gaining global attention. These microparticles carry biofilm communities that are distinct from the surrounding environment. MP-colonizing microorganisms are important links for...

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