Slaveykova, V.I.; Marelja, M. Progress in Research on the Bioavailability and Toxicity of Nanoplastics to Freshwater Plankton. Microplastics2023, 2, 389-410.
Slaveykova, V.I.; Marelja, M. Progress in Research on the Bioavailability and Toxicity of Nanoplastics to Freshwater Plankton. Microplastics 2023, 2, 389-410.
Slaveykova, V.I.; Marelja, M. Progress in Research on the Bioavailability and Toxicity of Nanoplastics to Freshwater Plankton. Microplastics2023, 2, 389-410.
Slaveykova, V.I.; Marelja, M. Progress in Research on the Bioavailability and Toxicity of Nanoplastics to Freshwater Plankton. Microplastics 2023, 2, 389-410.
Abstract
The present review critically examines the advancements in the past 5 years concerning the re-search on the bioavailability of the nanoplastics (NPLs) to freshwater plankton. With a specific emphasis on two bioavailability components: uptake availability and toxico-availability, we dis-cuss the recent progress in the understanding of the adsorption, absorption, trophic transfer and biological effects in phyto- and zooplankton induced by NPLs exposure. The influence of the plankton on the NPLs bioavailability via excretion of the biomolecules and formation of eco-corona is also examined. In spite of the important research developments, there are still con-siderable knowledge gaps with respect to NPLs biouptake and trophic transfer by plankton, as well as a potential adverse effect in natural aquatic systems. As plankton play a critical role in primary production, nutrient cycling and food web structure, understanding the interaction be-tween NPLs and plankton is essential in assessing the potential implications of the nanoplastics pollution for aquatic ecosystem biodiversity and services.
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