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Ecological Risks Related to the Influence of Different Environmental Parameters on the Microplastics Behavior

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Microplastics found in continental surface waters have various sources, from cosmetics to agriculture. In addition, it is difficult to estimate the quantity of microplastics that reach the oceans each year, mainly transported by rivers but also by air. Therefore there is unquantifiable toxicity. In terms of occurrence, numerous studies have confirmed the ubiquitous and abundant nature of contamination caused by microplastics in continental water surfaces, sediment and biota. Regarding the ecotoxicological impact, it seems that the shape of the microplastics plays a role. Indeed, microfibers seem to have more harmful effects than microbeads. Besides the form, the chemical contaminants initially present or adsorbed on the particles, and the organisms that colonize their surface also represent a potential danger associated with the presence of microplastics in water.

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    Imane Bencheikh, Karima Azoulay & Jamal Mabrouki

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Bencheikh, I., Azoulay, K., Ben Baaziz, M., Mabrouki, J. (2023). Ecological Risks Related to the Influence of Different Environmental Parameters on the Microplastics Behavior. In: Mabrouki, J., Mourade, A., Irshad , A., Chaudhry, S. (eds) Advanced Technology for Smart Environment and Energy. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25662-2_10

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