Assessment of Biofilm Growth on Microplastics in Freshwaters Using a Passive Flow-Through System

Assessment of Biofilm Growth on Microplastics in Freshwaters Using a Passive Flow-Through System

Biofilms that colonize on the surface of microplastics (MPs) in freshwaters may pose a potential health risk. This study examined factors that influence MP-associated biofilm growth, including polymer type, degree of weathering, and source water quality. Weathered MPs produced in-lab were employed i...

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Main Authors: Chengyang Jiang, Husein Almuhtaram, Michael J. McKie, Robert C. Andrews
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
biofilm
weathering
ATP
metagenomics
freshwater
PVC
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/12/987

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