Microplastics as an Environmental Risk

Authors

  • A. Grenčíková Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • P. Brandeburová Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • J. Ryba Department of Polymer Processing, Institute of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • S. Vlčková Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • T. Mackuľak Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia

Keywords:

microplastics, occurrence and behaviour, main sources, ecotoxicity, food chain

Abstract

Microplastics are abundant and widespread within the marine environment, being found in their highest concentrations along coastlines and within mid-ocean gyres. Ingestion of microplastics has been demonstrated in a range of marine organisms. This process may facilitate the transfer of chemical additives or hydrophobic waterborne pollutants to biota. This review discusses the mechanisms of generation and potential impacts of microplastics in the environment.

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Published

2019-01-15

How to Cite

Grenčíková, A., Brandeburová, P., Ryba, J., Vlčková, S., & Mackuľak, T. (2019). Microplastics as an Environmental Risk. Chemické Listy, 113(1), 16–22. Retrieved from http://ww.w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3261

Issue

Vol. 113 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Articles