Marine Micro/Nano-Particles Pollution and Ecological Effects
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Contaminants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: marine pollution; manufactured nanomaterials; micro/nano-plastics; marine ecotoxicology; ocean health; blue carbon; ecological restoration
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: microplastics; perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; engineered nanoparticles; toxic effect; environmental behavior; biotransformation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine ecosystems are increasingly threatened by the proliferation of engineered nano-sized particles, including metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanomaterials, quantum dots, and micro/nano-plastics. These emerging contaminants exhibit unique physicochemical properties such as high reactivity, a strong adsorption capacity, and extensive environmental persistence, which may enhance their ecological risks compared to conventional pollutants. This Special Issue, entitled “Marine Micro/Nano-Particles Pollution and Ecological Effects”, aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for advancing our understanding of the occurrence, transformation, and biological impacts of marine nanoparticles. It seeks contributions that explore the toxicological mechanisms at molecular, cellular, and ecosystem levels, with a particular focus on trophic transfer, bioaccumulation, and their synergistic effects with coexisting pollutants. Furthermore, we welcome novel analytical methods, predictive models, and ecological risk assessments that address the challenges of detecting and characterizing these particles in complex marine environments. By situating the discussion within the rapidly growing body of literature on marine pollution and ecotoxicology, this Special Issue intends to bridge fundamental research and applied solutions, fostering the development of strategies that promote ecological restoration and sustainable ocean health. Ultimately, this Special Issue will highlight knowledge gaps, propose innovative perspectives, and promote collaborative efforts toward mitigating the ecological threats posed by marine nanoparticles.
Prof. Dr. Xiaoshan Zhu
Dr. Yanhui Dai
Guest Editors
Dr. Wei Qian
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- engineered nanoparticles
- micro/nano-plastics
- environment behavior
- ecological effects
- ecotoxicity
- risk assessment
- ecological restoration
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