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The toxicity of nanoplastics to marine organisms
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This collection assesses the current knowledge on the toxicity of nanoplastics to marine organisms, examining both physical and chemical effects of these tiny plastic fragments that are smaller than microplastics. The monograph identifies the most pressing research gaps for understanding how nanoplastics affect marine ecosystems.
This collection offers a broad range of titles in the marine sciences, with a particular focus on emerging issues. The Monographs do not aim to present state-of-the-art reviews; they reflect the latest thinking of researchers gathered at CIESM invitation to assess existing knowledge, confront their hypotheses and perspectives, and to identify the most interesting paths for future action.
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Nanoplastics impact on marine biota: A review
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Researchers reviewed the emerging toxicological literature on nanoplastics in marine ecosystems, distinguishing primary nanoplastics (manufactured at nanoscale) from secondary nanoplastics (fragmented from larger debris), and summarizing how nanoscale size changes particle reactivity and bioavailability in ways that differ substantially from their macro- and microscale counterparts.
Nano-Scale Plastic Pollution in the Marine Species: A Review
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This review summarizes research on nano-scale plastic pollution in marine species, covering how nanoplastics are produced from larger plastics, how they enter organisms, and the toxic effects they cause in marine life. Because of their tiny size, nanoplastics can penetrate cells and tissues that larger microplastics cannot reach.
Impact of Micro and Nanoplastics in the Marine Environment
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This book chapter provides an overview of micro- and nanoplastic contamination in the marine environment, covering sources, pathways, and biological effects. It explains how ocean plastics fragment into progressively smaller particles and highlights concerns about their toxic effects on marine organisms. It is a review chapter aimed at summarizing the current state of knowledge on marine plastic pollution.
Impact of Nanoplastics on Marine Life: A Review
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This review summarizes current knowledge about the effects of nanoplastics on marine organisms, including impacts on feeding, reproduction, growth, and cellular-level toxicity. Evidence indicates that nanoplastics can be more harmful than larger microplastics due to their ability to cross biological barriers and accumulate in tissues, though more research is needed on real-world exposure levels.
A critical review on nanoplastics and its future perspectives in the marine environment
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This review provides a comprehensive look at nanoplastics, plastic particles smaller than one micrometer, and their fate in marine environments. Researchers found that nanoplastics can originate from the breakdown of larger plastic debris and may carry harmful chemical additives and absorbed pollutants on their surfaces. The evidence indicates that due to their extremely small size, nanoplastics can cross biological barriers and accumulate in marine organisms, raising concerns about food chain contamination.
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