Role of biofilms in the degradation of microplastics in aquatic environments

Microplastics are pollutants of emerging concern that have already gained significance in recent years because of their recalcitrant nature and their detrimental effects on living beings and the ecosystem. Due to their small size, microplastics are easily integrated into biogeochemical cycles and food webs, drastically affecting the environment. Our current knowledge on the interactions of microplastics with various components of ecosystems is...