The Effects of Low-Density Polyethylene Microplastics on Blue Green Alga Spirulina Platensis

Authors

  • Athraa ahmed Jawad Kazem Al-Qasim GreenUniversity environmentalscience Environment Department Author
  • Farah talib salih Mahdi Al-muthanna University College of science Department of Environment and pollution Author
  • Marwa Musa Faraj Musa Al-Muthanna University, College of Science, Department of Environment and Pollution Author
  • Zahraa Hussein Aziz Salf Al-Qadisiyah University College of Science Environment Department Author

Abstract

Microplastics at concentrations in the low ppm range have negative effects on microalgae by inhibiting growth, reducing chlorophyll and photosynthesis and inducing oxidative stress.

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Published

2024-08-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 7 (2024): Innovative: International Multi-disciplinary Journal of Applied Technology

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How to Cite

The Effects of Low-Density Polyethylene Microplastics on Blue Green Alga Spirulina Platensis. (2024). Innovative: International Multidisciplinary Journal of Applied Technology (2995-486X), 2(7), 255-268. https://multijournals.org/index.php/innovative/article/view/2015