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Assessing the environmental transformation of nanoplastic through 13C-labelled polymers
Summary
Researchers proposed using carbon-13-labeled nanoplastics as a tracer tool to track how plastic nanoparticles move and break down in the environment, which could help scientists determine whether nanoplastics persist indefinitely or are eventually mineralized into harmless compounds.
To assess potential risks posed by plastic nanoparticles, we must study the way in which they transfer and transform in the environment. Using 13C-labelled nanoplastics could provide a safe and effective way to establish whether the plastic is mineralized or whether it persists in the environment.