Effects of Nanoplastics in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to comprehensively explore the impacts of nanoplastics on marine and freshwater ecosystems. The primary focus is to delve into the multifaceted repercussions that nanoplastics (particles smaller than 1 micrometre) have on aquatic environments, encompassing their sources, distribution, interactions, and ecological consequences.

This Special Issue seeks to gather research papers, reviews, and studies investigating various aspects, such as the pathways of nanoplastics into aquatic environments, their behaviour, their transformations, and their potential bioaccumulation within organisms across different trophic levels. Furthermore, it aims to examine the physiological, ecological, and even evolutionary consequences of nanoplastic exposure on aquatic life forms, including microorganisms, aquatic plants, and animals.

The existing literature demonstrates a growing understanding of the impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems, but the realm of nanoplastics remains relatively underexplored. This Special Issue will bridge this gap by consolidating current research and insights, positioning itself as a pioneer in comprehensively addressing the impacts of nanoplastics specifically, providing a synthesis of existing knowledge and paving the way for future studies and interventions.

By situating within the existing literature, this Special Issue aims to highlight the urgency of studying the effects of nanoplastics on aquatic ecosystems, contributing valuable insights that could inform policies, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices to mitigate their adverse effects on marine and freshwater environments.

Dr. Jia Teng
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen
Guest Editors

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• nanoplastics
• marine ecosystems
• freshwater ecosystems
• environmental pollution
• ecological impact
• bioaccumulation
• nanoplastic behaviour
• nanoplastic sources
• nanoplastic distribution
• ecotoxicology