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  • Ecotoxicology
  • Soil Science

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  • Tire wear particles (TWPs) are a significant source of microplastic pollution, primarily accumulating in soils.
  • TWPs are complex rubber-mineral composites releasing metals, hydrocarbons, and additives, with properties changing upon aging.
  • Existing microplastic research often focuses on polymers, neglecting the unique characteristics and soil-specific impacts of TWPs on plants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a plant-centric, eco-evolutionary framework for understanding TWP impacts on plants via soil-rhizosphere pathways.
  • To differentiate between particle-driven physical effects and leachate-mediated chemical stress.
  • To integrate plant physiology, soil biogeochemistry, and pollutant chemistry for a holistic view of TWP effects.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesizing emerging evidence on TWP impacts.
  • Developing an inputs-processes-outputs chain to model TWP effects.
  • Proposing testable hypotheses on weathering, leachate pathways, and root-particle interface interactions.

Main Results:

  • TWP impacts are dynamic, influenced by particle traits, mixtures, aging, and root contact.
  • Weathering may shift TWP impacts from particle to leachate dominance.
  • Root-particle interfaces create localized gradients affecting nutrient cycling and plant-microbe interactions.

Conclusions:

  • A framework is proposed to disentangle physical and chemical TWP effects on plants.
  • Rhizosphere interactions and aging-dependent changes are key to understanding TWP ecotoxicity.
  • Further research on aging, long-term effects, and interactions with other stressors is needed for accurate risk assessment.