Unlocking the molecular dance between nanoplastics and natural organic matter | Newswise
Nanoplastics (NPs), small plastic particles less than 100 nanometers in size, have raised growing environmental concerns due to their persistence and potential toxicity. Natural organic matter (NOM), a diverse mixture of organic compounds, is vital to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems, influencing microbial activity, contaminant retention, and carbon cycling. The interactions between NPs and NOMs…