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Brominated Flame Retardants, Microplastics, and Biocides in the Marine Environment: Recent Updates of Occurrence,
Weiyun Lin1, Xixi Li2, Min Yang1
1Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, St. John's, NL, Canada.
Abstract:
Emerging contaminants (ECs) may pose adverse effects on the marine ecosystem and human health. Based on the analysis of publications filed in recent years, this paper provides a comprehensive overview on three prominent groups of ECs, i.e., brominated flame retardants, microplastics, and biocides. It includes detailed discussions on: (1) the occurrence of ECs in seawater, sediment, and biota; (2) analytical detection and monitoring approaches for these target ECs; and (3) the biological impacts of the ECs on humans and other trophic levels. This review provides a summary of recent advances in the field and remaining knowledge gaps to address, to enable the assessment of risk and support the development of regulations and mitigation technologies for the control of ECs in the marine environment.
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