The Effects of Microplastics and its Additives in Aquatic Ecosystem - A Review

Authors

  • Comfort M. Ngwu

    Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267 Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
    Author
  • Adeniji Moshood Oluwaseyi

    Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267 Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
    Author
  • Chioma Ikechi Harbour

    Author

Keywords:

Contamination, environment, microplastics, review

Abstract

Many studies have proven that microplastics are transported from the terrestrial ecosystem to the marine ecosystem. It has also been established that a significant quantity is added to the marine ecosystem through river transport and atmospheric deposition. Despite the pollution of microplastics being internationally recognized, the understanding of their behaviour in marine environments is still developing. Microplastics are ubiquitous with the potential to cause harm to the marine ecosystem. This study reviewed the classification of microplastics, the degradation of plastics into microplastics, and the distribution of microplastics. The interaction of microplastics and their additives with marine organisms, as well as the effects of microplastics on aquatic habitats, were also explored. 

Author Biographies

  • Comfort M. Ngwu, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267 Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

    Department of Chemistry

  • Adeniji Moshood Oluwaseyi , Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267 Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

    Department of Chemistry

  • Chioma Ikechi Harbour

    National Roots Crops Research Institute, Abia State, Nigeria

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Published

2023-12-23

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