In:
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, Wiley, Vol. 13, No. 3 ( 2017-05), p. 488-493
Abstract:
Concentrations of microplastics (MPs) and environmental conditions change over time, meaning that spatio‐temporal hotspots do (and will) occur, potentially changing the relative importance of MPs as hydrophobic organic chemical (HOC) vectors compared to natural pathways (such as water, food, and natural particulate matter). An improved understanding of the governing processes is needed to better evaluate the role of MPs as pathways for HOC transfer into biota under such varying conditions. We point out future research needed and highlight direct contact exposure as a route of HOC transfer process, which should not be overlooked when working toward a better understanding and model‐based estimations of microplastic as HOC vectors in the environment.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1551-3777
,
1551-3793
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2231760-0
SSG:
21
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