Emergence of nanoplastics in the aquatic environment and possible impacts on aquatic organisms
C Shi, Z Liu, B Yu, Y Zhang, H Yang, Y Han… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic production on a global scale is instrumental in advancing modern society. However,
plastic can be broken down by mechanical and chemical forces of humans and nature, and …
plastic can be broken down by mechanical and chemical forces of humans and nature, and …
[HTML][HTML] Phthalates and their effects on human health: Focus on erythrocytes and the reproductive system
F Arrigo, F Impellitteri, G Piccione, C Faggio - … Biochemistry and Physiology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics, long-chain artificial polymers, are used worldwide with a global production of 350
million tonnes per year. Various degradation processes transform plastics into smaller …
million tonnes per year. Various degradation processes transform plastics into smaller …
[HTML][HTML] Physiological and biochemical responses to caffeine and microplastics in Mytilus galloprovincialis
Caffeine (Caff) is one of the most widely used substances in the human diet and a well-
recognized drug. Its input into surface waters is remarkable, but biological effects on aquatic …
recognized drug. Its input into surface waters is remarkable, but biological effects on aquatic …
Microplastics meet invasive plants: Unraveling the ecological hazards to agroecosystems
The objective of this study was to assess the combined impact of environmental microplastic
pollution and biological invasion which represent critical global eco-environmental …
pollution and biological invasion which represent critical global eco-environmental …
[HTML][HTML] The invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution: Insights from Lake Candia (northwestern Italy)
Microplastic pollution has become pervasive. Identifying a bioindicator species to track the
occurrence and effects of microplastics (MPs) on ecosystems is crucial for determining their …
occurrence and effects of microplastics (MPs) on ecosystems is crucial for determining their …
Cellular and oxidative stress responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis to chlorpromazine: implications of an antipsychotic drug exposure study
Introduction: Bivalve molluscs like Mytilus galloprovincialis are valuable bioindicators due to
their filter-feeding lifestyle, wide distribution, and ability to concentrate xenobiotics. Studying …
their filter-feeding lifestyle, wide distribution, and ability to concentrate xenobiotics. Studying …
[HTML][HTML] Vulnerability of microplastics on marine environment: A review
Microplastics (MPs), which are small plastic particles measuring less than 5 mm in size,
have emerged as a significant environmental concern in marine ecosystems worldwide. The …
have emerged as a significant environmental concern in marine ecosystems worldwide. The …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of the effects of non-phthalate plasticizer DEHT on the bivalve molluscs Mytilus galloprovincialis
M Porretti, F Impellitteri, A Caferro, A Albergamo… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to their uncontrolled use, plastics has become an environmental concern, not only for
their varying dimension but also for the potential release of substances such as phthalates …
their varying dimension but also for the potential release of substances such as phthalates …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the combined interplays: effects of cypermethrin and microplastic exposure on the survival and antioxidant physiology of Astacus leptodactylus
Plastic waste and micro/nanoplastic particles pose a significant global environmental
challenge, along with concerns surrounding certain pesticides' impact on aquatic organisms …
challenge, along with concerns surrounding certain pesticides' impact on aquatic organisms …
Combined effects of nanoplastics and elevated temperature in the freshwater water flea Daphnia magna
Global warming and nanoplastics (NPs) are critical global issues. Among NPs, one of the
most hazardous types of plastics, polystyrene (PS), poses ecotoxicological threats to several …
most hazardous types of plastics, polystyrene (PS), poses ecotoxicological threats to several …