Research Article

Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species

Volume: 13 Number: 2 April 30, 2025
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Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species

Abstract

The pollution of aquatic environments by micro/nanoplastics (M/NPs) has been a growing public concern in recent years. This situation has the potential to threaten and affect both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems simultaneously. Therefore, extensive research has been conducted over the past few years to determine the toxicity of M/NPs. This article investigated the global scientific literature on M/NPs’ toxicity on Daphnia magna by integrating social network analysis with bibliometrics. A total of 100 publications were downloaded and analyzed with the majority being academic journal articles. Network maps and graphics displayed the correlations between keywords, countries, and journals. Moreover, the type, size, and exposure time of M/NPs were also evaluated to expose current research trends. The results demonstrate that PS and PE are the primary polymer types employed in most toxicity studies. Researchers in China and Germany have provided a great contribution. The Journal of Environmental Pollution published the highest number of research articles. The top publishing countries and the top-cited publications and authors will likely pave the way for standardization in both microplastic and nanoplastic research.

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Supporting Institution

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)

Project Number

118C556 ve 1919B012101177

Thanks

This research was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) grants; 118C556 (“Potential Toxicological Effects of Micro and Nano Sized Plastic Particles on Benthic Organisms: İstanbul Coastal Area”) and 1919B012101177 (“Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Microplastics in Coastal Lagoon Sediments: A case study of Küçükçekmece Lagoon”)

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Environmental Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2025

Submission Date

August 27, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
Sönmez, V. Z., Akarsu, C., Aydın, Z., Coşkun, E. N., Güney, E., İşlek, Ş., Bostan, Z., & Sivri, N. (2025). Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 13(2), 841-856. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1539558
AMA
1.Sönmez VZ, Akarsu C, Aydın Z, et al. Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species. DUBİTED. 2025;13(2):841-856. doi:10.29130/dubited.1539558
Chicago
Sönmez, V. Zülal, Ceyhun Akarsu, Zeynep Aydın, et al. 2025. “Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro Nanoplastics With Aquatic Keystone Species”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13 (2): 841-56. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1539558.
EndNote
Sönmez VZ, Akarsu C, Aydın Z, Coşkun EN, Güney E, İşlek Ş, Bostan Z, Sivri N (April 1, 2025) Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13 2 841–856.
IEEE
[1]V. Z. Sönmez et al., “Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species”, DUBİTED, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 841–856, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1539558.
ISNAD
Sönmez, V. Zülal - Akarsu, Ceyhun - Aydın, Zeynep - Coşkun, Elif Naz - Güney, Ecem - İşlek, Şevval - Bostan, Zeynep - Sivri, Nüket. “Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro Nanoplastics With Aquatic Keystone Species”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 13/2 (April 1, 2025): 841-856. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1539558.
JAMA
1.Sönmez VZ, Akarsu C, Aydın Z, Coşkun EN, Güney E, İşlek Ş, Bostan Z, Sivri N. Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species. DUBİTED. 2025;13:841–856.
MLA
Sönmez, V. Zülal, et al. “Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro Nanoplastics With Aquatic Keystone Species”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 13, no. 2, Apr. 2025, pp. 841-56, doi:10.29130/dubited.1539558.
Vancouver
1.V. Zülal Sönmez, Ceyhun Akarsu, Zeynep Aydın, Elif Naz Coşkun, Ecem Güney, Şevval İşlek, Zeynep Bostan, Nüket Sivri. Identifying Knowledge Gaps on Ecotoxicological Assessment of Micro/Nanoplastics with Aquatic Keystone Species. DUBİTED. 2025 Apr. 1;13(2):841-56. doi:10.29130/dubited.1539558