Aging of microplastics increases their adsorption affinity towards organic contaminants.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134238
Abstract: When released in the environment, microplastics undergo surface weathering due to mechanical abrasion and ultraviolet exposure. In this study, the adsorption of two model contaminants, phenanthrene and methylene blue, by weathered high density polyethylene (HDPE)… read more here.
Keywords: aging microplastics; affinity; spectroscopy; aged microplastics ... See more keywords
Toxic effects of naturally-aged microplastics on zebrafish juveniles: A more realistic approach to plastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124833
Abstract: We aim at evaluating the toxicity of naturally-aged polystyrene microplastics (MPs) in Danio rerio at intermediate development stage. Animal models were stactically exposed to 4 × 104 and 4 × 106 microparticles/m3 for five days - this concentration is… read more here.
Keywords: freshwater; aged microplastics; naturally aged; microplastics zebrafish ... See more keywords
An environmental concentration of aged microplastics with adsorbed silver significantly affects aquatic organisms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.115644
Abstract: Microplastics are very complex pollutants; they can be made of many polymer types and exist in various shapes and sizes. When they enter the environment they are affected by biotic and abiotic factors that cause… read more here.
Keywords: aged microplastics; pristine microplastics; environmental concentration; concentration aged ... See more keywords