Toxicity of micro/nanoplastics in the environment: Roles of plastisphere and eco-corona

• DOI: 10.1016/j.seh.2023.100002
• Publication Date: 2023-02-28T13:04:08Z
• Authors: Xingdong Shi; Zhijie Chen; Wei Wei; Jun Chen; Bing-Jie Ni
• Keywords: Corona (planetary geology)

Micro/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) are a growing threat to environmental health as these particles dispersed remote locations. However, the migration process of NPs differs from MPs due their differences in sizes and physicochemical properties, thereby inducing different behaviours fates. While provide surfaces host microorganisms form plastisphere, smaller than microorganisms, which often encapsulated by protein or organic matter unique eco-corona. Both plastisphere eco-corona alter physiochemical property MPs/NPs, changing toxicity. To fully understand toxicity MPs/NPs after forming eco-corona, this review aims evaluate roles toxicities environment. Specifically, discusses formation on NPs, summarizes biochemical mechanisms assesses potential threats humans. Finally, perspectives provided better manage plastic pollution protect environment human health.