Polystyrene microplastic particles in the food chain: Characteristics and toxicity - A review

Anusha Siddiqui, Shahida; Singh, Shubhra; Alim Bahmid, Nur; J. H. Shyu, Douglas; Domínguez, Rubén; M. Lorenzo, José; A. M. Pereira, Jorge; S. Câmara, José

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164531

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Polystyrene microplastic particles in the food chain: Characteristics and toxicity - A review

Published in The Science of The Total Environment • May 31, 2023

Authors:

Shahida Anusha Siddiqui

Shubhra Singh

Nur Alim Bahmid

Abstract

Polystyrene (PS) is a crucial material for modern plastic manufacturers, but its widespread use and direct discard in the environment severely affect the food chain. This review provides a detailed study on the impact of PS microplastics (PS-MPs) on the food chain and the environment, including info...

Subject

Microplastics

Food chain

Ecotoxicity

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