Biological uptake, distribution and toxicity of micro (nano) plastics in the aquatic biota: a special emphasis on size-dependent impacts

W Liu, H Liao, M Wei, M Junaid, G Chen… - TrAC Trends in Analytical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs), defined as plastic particles smaller
than 5 mm and 100 nm, respectively, have emerged as significantly hazardous …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the neurobehavioural, physiological, and reproductive toxicity of microplastics in fishes

AKMM Hasan, M Hamed, J Hasan, CJ Martyniuk… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as widespread environmental pollutants, causing
significant threats to aquatic ecosystems and organisms. This review examines the toxic …

Process-oriented impacts of microplastic fibers on behavior and histology of fish

W Liang, B Li, MC Jong, C Ma, C Zuo, Q Chen… - Journal of hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution has raised global concern for its hazards to biota. To determine the
direct impact of microplastics during their contact with fish, we exposed goldfish (Carassius …

Microplastics (≤ 10 μm) bioaccumulation in marine sponges along the Moroccan Mediterranean coast: Insights into species-specific distribution and potential …

I Krikech, GO Conti, E Pulvirenti, P Rapisarda… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive in marine environments and widely recognized as
emerging environmental pollutants due to the multifaceted risks they exert on living …

Interactions between microplastic and heavy metals in the aquatic environment: Implications for toxicity and mitigation strategies

N Narwal, MA Kakakhel, D Katyal, S Yadav… - Water, Air, & Soil …, 2024 - Springer
Heavy metals (HMs) and microplastics (MPs) are toxic environmental pollutants that
severely risk ecosystems and living organisms. The interactions of these pollutants in the …

[HTML][HTML] The invisible threat: Assessing the reproductive and transgenerational impacts of micro-and nanoplastics on fish

J Yi, Y Ma, J Ruan, S You, J Ma, H Yu, J Zhao… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs), emerging as pervasive environmental pollutants,
present multifaceted threats to diverse ecosystems. This review critically examines the ability …

Size-dependent effects of plastic particles on antioxidant and immune responses of the thick-shelled mussel Mytilus coruscus

S Wang, Y Ma, FU Khan, S Dupont, W Huang… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Micro-/nano-plastic particles (MNPs) are present in the ocean with potential
detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems. Bivalves are often used as marine bioindicators …

Meta-analysis of the effects of microplastic on fish: Insights into growth, survival, reproduction, oxidative stress, and gut microbiota diversity

J Wang, F Wu, S Dong, X Wang, S Ai, Z Liu, X Wang - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Aquatic ecosystems are primary repositories for microplastics (MPs), which pose significant
risks to aquatic organisms. This study addresses the gap in understanding the effects of MPs …

Developmental and reproductive toxic effects of exposure to microplastics: A review of associated signaling pathways

I Dubey, S Khan, S Kushwaha - Frontiers in Toxicology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Microplastics (MPs), small pieces of plastic (∼ 5 mm), are released into the environment not
only as a result of the decomposition of large-sized plastics but also from day-to-day use of …

Abundance and risk assessment of microplastics in water, sediment, and aquatic insects of the Nile River

AM Khedre, SA Ramadan, A Ashry, M Alaraby - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are a serious threat in freshwater environments. The ecological risk and
abundance level of MPs in abiotic and biotic compartments of the Nile River haven't been …