Progress in the Study of Toxic Effects of Microplastics on Organisms in Freshwater Environments and Human Health
Qiao Cong, Zixuan Ren, Yang Zheng, Lijun Wang, Hai Lu
Abstract
The invention of plastics has brought great convenience to the daily life of humans. However, due to the lack of an efficient recycling mechanism, a large number of plastic products have entered the freshwater environment, resulting in the pollution of microplastics (MPs), which poses a serious threat to aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Therefore, this paper reviews the toxic effects of MPs on algae and aquatic animals in freshwater environments and human health. This study aims to summarize the influencing factors and mechanisms of the toxic effects of MPs on freshwater environments. This study is of great significance for the effective prevention and control of MPs pollution and to enhance the quality of freshwater environments.