Article 2022 · 38 citations

Identification, characterisation of microplastic and their effects on aquatic organisms

Alak, Gonca, Ucar, Arzu, Parlak, Veysel, Atamanalp, Muhammed

Abstract

Due to global warming, drought, population growth and industrialisation, existing water resources are rapidly being depleted and polluted. Pollution caused by millions of plastic waste reaching water resources seriously threatens the aquatic environment. This manuscript reviews the current state of knowledge about microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem, their analysis and detection methods, and their effects on aquatic organisms. In addition to the measurement methods, alternative new methods and the relevant findings for MPs, including abundance, size, shapes, colours and polymer types are summarised considering the literature. In addition, the effects of microplastics on the aquatic ecosystem especially fish had been evaluated. In the light of the completed researches, it is understood that abundance and size of MP s are connected with fish species, tissue type and feeding regime. KOH for the digestion in tissues and fenton reagent for sediment samples were found as more suitable techniques. FTIR and Raman spectroscopy were more advantaged because they are not only fast - easy but also have repeatable specifications.

Keywords

Microplastic aquatic ecosystem aquatic organisms pollution OXIDATIVE STRESS DEMERSAL FISH PARTICLES INGESTION EXTRACTION CONTAMINATION POLLUTION RELEVANCE RESPONSES TOXICITY

WoS Categories

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ecology Environmental Sciences

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Clean Water and Sanitation Responsible Consumption and Production Life Below Water

Citation

Journal: CHEMISTRY AND ECOLOGY
Year: 2022
Volume: 38
Issue: 10
Pages: 967-987
ISSN: 0275-7540
eISSN: 1029-0370
DOI: 10.1080/02757540.2022.2126461
WoS UID: WOS:000860039500001

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