The Effects of Microplastics and its Additives in Aquatic Ecosystem - A Review
Keywords:
Contamination, environment, microplastics, reviewAbstract
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.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
Most read articles by the same author(s)
- Comfort M. Ngwu, Okoche K. Amadi, Augustine C. Egwu, Sorption Studies on the Removal of Industrial Dye Aniline Yellow From Aqueous Solution Using Surfactant Modified Iron Filings , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 6 No. 1 (2020): VOLUME 6 ISSUE 1
- Comfort M. Ngwu, Stevens A. Odoemelam, Jude C. Nnaji, Chemical synthesis and characterization of zinc, iron and carbon-based nanoparticles and their nanocomposites , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 5 No. 4 (2020): VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4
Similar Articles
- Vincent Oseikhuemen Binitie, Ogaga Esharive, Solid mineral potential in the southern Benue Trough: A review , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 11 No. 4 (2024): VOLUME 11 ISSUE 4
- Godwin James Udo, Emaime Jimmy Uwanta, Joachim Johnson Awaka-Ama, Emmanuel Etim Ubuo, Emmanuel James Ukpong, Raphael Igwe, Aniedi Etim Nyong, Nsikan Jackson Etukudo, Stephen David Okon, Bio/fossil fuels refining Appraisal of the Elemental distributions, SiO4 /AlO4 and Si/Al Ratios of Itu Virgin Kaolin , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): VOLUME 10 ISSUE 3 (2023-2024)
- Franklin Akwasi Adjei, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Environmental Health Science: A Review of Emerging Applications , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 12 No. 5 (2025): Vol 12 Issue 5
- Bertha Onyenachi Akagbue Akagbue, Mu’awiya Baba Aminu , Effect of Na-22, Cl-36, 3-H, and P-32 Exposure on Laboratory Clinical Researchers , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): VOLUME 9 ISSUE 4
- Humphrey Sam Samuel, Ugo Nweke-Maraizu, Gani Johnson, Emmaneul Etim Etim, A Review of Theoretical Techniques in Corrosion Inhibition Studies , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): VOLUME 9 ISSUE 4
- Nde, Ndifreke Bassey, Inyang, Solomon Patrick, Studies on the Levels of Heavy Metal Ions in Stream and Borehole Water within Ibiaku Osuk Settlement, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): VOLUME 7 ISSUE 3
- Precious Ogechi Ufomba, Ogochukwu Susan Ndibe, IoT and Network Security: Researching Network Intrusion and Security Challenges in Smart Devices , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): VOLUME 9 ISSUE 4
- Chidumebi Uzoho, The Public Health Impact of Airborne Particulate Matter: Risks, Mechanisms, and Mitigation Strategies , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): VOLUME 12 ISSUE 2
- Y. Buhari, A review on the prevalence of Human Giardiasis in some selected States in Nigeria , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020): VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1
- Daniel Chukwunonso Chukwudi, Identifying Erosion-Prone Areas in the Mackinaw Watershed Using Geospatial Techniques , Communication In Physical Sciences: Vol. 12 No. 5 (2025): Vol 12 Issue 5
You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.