Unraveling Physical and Chemical Effects of Textile Microfibers

Microfibers are the most prevalent microplastics in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine biota as well human tissues have been collected from environmental compartments across ecosystems species sampled worldwide. These materials, made of diverse compound types, range semi-synthetic treated natural fibers to synthetic microfibers. expose organisms taxa an array chemicals, both manufacturing process adsorption, with effects on at subcellular population levels. Untangling physical versus chemical these compounds is challenging requires further investigations that tease apart mechanisms. Understanding how exposures affect essential improving strategies minimize harm.