Liwen Zhang, Yuxuan Luo, Zheng Zhang, Yupeng Pan, Xuewei Li, Zile Zhuang, Jia Li, Qizhi Luo, Xuncai Chen
Microplastics are widely used due to their numerous advantages. However, they can have detrimental effects on marine ecosystems. When microplastics enter the ocean, they can be absorbed by marine organisms, leading to toxic effects. Additionally, the transformation of microplastics during natural degradation can alter their toxicity, necessitating further investigation. Polylactic acid (PLA) biodegradable plastics are commonly used, yet research on their toxicity, particularly their reproductive effects on aquatic organisms, remains limited...
November 23, 2023: Science of the Total Environment