Microplastics in Water Environments: Sources, Transport and Degradation

Dear Colleagues,

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the global environment. As a typical emerging pollutant, its potential health hazards have been widely concerning. Microplastics exist widely in the environment because of their small size and recalcitrance, which has caused various ecological problems. Plastics are subjected to abiotic and biotic degradation processes involving chemical, physical, and biological reactions in the environment, which result in the formation of secondary MP. Additionally, the migration of contained ingredients and auxiliary substances into the environment poses a significant threat to fauna and flora. These substances, which serve functions including as stabilizers, antioxidants, plasticizers, flame retardants, colorants, and corrosion inhibitors, have been identified as toxic or disruptive of the hormonal functions of organisms. To better understand the complexities of MP pollution, we need to understand its distribution, as well as its transport pathways and fate in the environment. Understanding these concepts is crucial in developing management strategies and policies to remediate and reduce MP pollution.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Sabina Ziembowicz
Dr. Małgorzata Kida
Guest Editors

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