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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
Marine & Wildlife
Nanoplastics
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Secondary nanoplastics released from a biodegradable microplastic severely impact freshwater environments
Environmental Science Nano
2019
338 citations
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Miguel González-Pleiter,
Miguel Tamayo-Belda,
Gerardo Pulido‐Reyes,
Georgiana Amariei,
Francisco Leganés,
Roberto Rosal,
Francisca Fernández‐Piñas
Summary
Secondary nanoplastics released during the degradation of a biodegradable microplastic were found to cause significant toxic effects in freshwater organisms, suggesting that biodegradable plastics are not necessarily safe. The study raises important questions about the use of biodegradable alternatives as a solution to conventional plastic pollution.
Study Type
Environmental
Over the last five decades, plastics production has increased as a consequence of their use in strategic sectors causing damage on aquatic ecosystems.