New quantitative tracer helps to investigate bioaccumulation of nanoplastics in freshwater ecosystems
Date | 8th, Sep 2023 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Nanoplastics (NPs) can cause a variety of adverse effects in humans, including physical damage, oxidative stress, impaired cell signaling, and developmental defects. The monitoring of NPs in the environment still remains a challenge due to their small particle sizes, different shapes and chemical compositions, easy aggregation and sedimentation.