Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics on the Soil Environment
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecotoxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1197
Special Issue Editors
Interests: micro(nano)plastic; climate change; soil carbon and nitrogen stock; antibiotics; microplastic measurement methods; toxicity
Interests: environmental biotechnology; microbial electrochemical systems; emerging contaminants; metal pollution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Humans are highly dependent on plastics from infancy to adolescence because of their outstanding properties, low cost, and versatility. In the long run, plastics can degrade into ubiquitous microplastics (MPs) that affect individuals at every stage of life. Also, some studies have illustrated that the presence of microplastics in soils arises from various other sources: groundwater, irrigation, and air. It is worth noting that the presence of microplastics in the soil compartment can be magnified by the presence of some associated contaminants, such as heavy metals and persistent organic contaminants. A couple of studies have reported that the presence of microplastics in soils affects the physical and chemical properties of soil. Despite an increased awareness of microplastic effects on environmental issues such as agriculture, ecological services, and soil fertility, little is known of the cumulative ecological effects of microplastics in the environment. To ensure that the effects of microplastics, which arise from the interactions of microplastics with the soil's biota, chemical composition, and physical structures, are properly understood and addressed, multidisciplinary approaches and studies are necessary. This Special Issue aims to explore the ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on the soil environment. We invite authors to submit short communications, review papers, and original research papers to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Rogers Wainkwa Chia
Dr. Charles Amanze
Dr. Modupe Elizabeth Ojewumi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microplastics
- soil ecosystems
- soil fertility
- food security
- ecotoxicological risks
- soil contamination
- sustainable waste management
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