Microplastics Pollution in Aquatic Environments

Dear Colleagues,

The pervasive presence of microplastics in aquatic environments has raised global concerns due to their persistence, potential for bioaccumulation, and detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health. This Special Issue of Water aims to advance our understanding of microplastic pollution, addressing the sources, transport mechanisms, environmental behavior, and ecological impacts of microplastics in various aquatic systems.

We invite submissions that explore a range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Detection, characterization, and quantification of microplastics in freshwater and marine environments;
• Sources, transport, and fate of microplastics across aquatic systems;
• Ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on aquatic organisms and food webs;
• Interactions between microplastics and other pollutants;
• Mitigation and management strategies for reducing microplastics pollution;
• Development of environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics.

This issue seeks to bring together research that highlights innovative methods, multidisciplinary approaches, and policy-relevant findings to inform future research directions and practical solutions.

Prof. Dr. Xueqiang Lu
Prof. Dr. Chengtao Li
Guest Editors

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