Micro and nanoplastics in the aquatic environment with special reference to synthetic fibers

Currently, there is great concern for the release of plastic nano- and micro fibers and microparticles (microplastics) to the natural environment for which nobody knows, so far, the ultimate consequences for health and ecological homeostasis. In this chapter book we discuss all known aspects of synt...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Vethaak, André Dirk, Martínez-Gómez, Concepción
Tipo de recurso: otro
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/320837
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/320837
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Microplastics
Centro Oceanográfico de Murcia
Medio Marino
microfibers
aquatic environment
toxicity
fish
petroleum
water column
synthetic fibres
ocean floor
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Sumario:Currently, there is great concern for the release of plastic nano- and micro fibers and microparticles (microplastics) to the natural environment for which nobody knows, so far, the ultimate consequences for health and ecological homeostasis. In this chapter book we discuss all known aspects of synthetic nano- and microfibers. This included morphology, physicochemical properties, production and origin of nano/micro fibers entering the atmosphere, water and food chain; exposure and ingress via life cycle for aquatic biota; analytical and measurement methods;