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Human Health Effects
Marine & Wildlife
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Investigation of the role of microplastics in the transport of potentially toxic element species in the marine environment
STAX
2018
Bedraya E. A. Mandekar
Summary
Researchers investigated whether microplastics in marine environments can bind to and transport potentially toxic heavy metals and chemical species, raising concern that plastics may act as vectors carrying concentrated pollutants deeper into food chains and ecosystems.
Investigation of the role of microplastics in the transport of potentially toxic element species in the marine environment