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Source, Distribution and Emerging Threat of Micro-and Nanoplastics to marine Organism and Human Health: Socio-Economic Impact and Management Strategies

Mofijur, M., Ahmed, S.F., Rahman, S.M. Ashrafur, Arafat Siddiki, SK. Yasir, Islam, A.B.M. Saiful, Shahabuddin, M., Ong, Hwai Chyuan, Mahlia, T.M.I., Djavanroodi, F., Show, Pau Loke·2021·Environmental Research
DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2021.110857
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The nature of micro- and nanoplastics and their harmful consequences has drawn significant attention in recent years in the context of environmental protection. Therefore, this paper aims to provide an overview of the existing literature related to this evolving subject, focusing on the documented human health and marine environment impacts of micro- and nanoplastics and including a discussion of the economic challenges and strategies to mitigate this waste problem. The study highlights the micro- and nanoplastics distribution across various trophic levels of the food web, and in different organs in infected animals which is possible due to their reduced size and their lightweight, multi-coloured and abundant features. Consequently, micro- and nanoplastics pose significant risks to marine organisms and human health in the form of cytotoxicity, acute reactions, and undesirable immune responses. They affect several sectors including aquaculture, agriculture, fisheries, transportation, industrial sectors, power generation, tourism, and local authorities causing considerable economic losses. This can be minimised by identifying key sources of environmental plastic contamination and educating the public, thus reducing the transfer of micro- and nanoplastics into the environment. Furthermore, the exploitation of the potential of microorganisms, particularly those from marine origins that can degrade plastics, could offer an enhanced and environmentally sound approach to mitigate micro- and nanoplastics pollution.

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Authors
Mofijur, M., Ahmed, S. F., Rahman, S. M. A., Arafat Siddiki, S. Y., Islam, A. B. M. S., Shahabuddin, M., Ong, H. C., Mahlia, T. M. I., Djavanroodi, F., & Show, P. L.
Affiliations
  • University of Technology Sydney (AU)
  • Asian University for Women (BD)
  • Queensland University of Technology (AU)
  • Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
  • Federation University (AU)
  • Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (SA)
  • University of Nottingham (GB)
Corresponding author
  • Ahmed, S.F.
  • Show, Pau Loke
ORCID
Venue
Environmental Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-04
Volume
195
Pages
110857
ISSN
0013-9351 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.envres.2021.110857
OpenAlex
W3128064446
Cited by
172
References
276
Citations by year
2026: 19 · 2025: 35 · 2024: 39 · 2023: 38 · 2022: 24 · 2021: 17
FWCI
7.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • Environmental Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • FedUni ResearchOnline (Federation University Australia) (submittedVersion)
  • OPUS - Open Publications of UTS Scholars (University of Technology Sydney) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University
  • Department of Sport and Recreation, Government of Western Australia
  • University of Dammam
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Keywords
microplastics, nanoplastics, marine plastic pollution, human health risk, marine organisms, trophic transfer, cytotoxicity, immune response, socio-economic impacts, plastic waste management, plastic-degrading microorganisms, aquaculture, fisheries, public education
MeSH terms
Microplastics, Animals, Humans, Plastics, Socioeconomic Factors, Water Pollutants, Chemical, Aquatic Organisms

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