Filling gaps for micro- and nanoplastic effects and risk in multiple stressed aquatic environments
Catarino, A.I.; Kukkola, A.T.; Harper, S.L.; Asselman, J. (2023). Filling gaps for micro- and nanoplastic effects and risk in multiple stressed aquatic environments. SETAC globe 6 July: [n.p.]Additional data: In: SETAC globe. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC): Brussels. ISSN 2310-3086, more |
| Authors | | Top | - Catarino, A.I., more
- Kukkola, A.T.
- Harper, S.L.
- Asselman, J., more
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| Abstract | Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are a significant concern in aquatic environments, affecting biota as complex mixtures. However, the consequences of environmentally realistic MNPs exposures are poorly understood, and suitable data for high-quality risk assessments are limited. Most field research and toxicity testing has focused on micron size ranges, leaving knowledge gaps in understanding smaller nanoplastics (< 1µm). Furthermore, to quantify the scale of MNP effects, a broader approach is needed, considering plastics complexity and other environmental stressors, such as climate change. This session’s goal was to discuss MNPs effects assessment under a broader framework to provide suitable data for improved risk assessments. |
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