Toxicity of nanoplastics to zooplankton is influenced by temperature, salinity, and natural particulate matter
Tiago F. Lins, Anna O'Brien, Talha Köse, Chelsea M. Rochman, David Sinton
Abstract
Increases in temperature/salinity promote nanoplastics toxicity, while organic matter/natural colloids mitigate toxicity.
Topics & Concepts
SalinityToxicityParticulatesZooplanktonOrganic matterEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental chemistryChemistryEcologyBiologyOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsRecycling and Waste Management Techniques