Microfiber Pollution in Aquatic Ecology

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This special issue, Microfibre Pollution in Aquatic Ecology, aims to bring together cutting-edge research, critical reviews, and case studies addressing the growing concern of microfibre contamination in aquatic ecosystems. Microfibers, predominantly synthetic fibers released from textiles through washing, industrial processes, and environmental degradation, represent a significant and understudied subset of microplastics. Their pervasive presence in freshwater, marine, and estuarine environments raises urgent ecological, toxicological, and socio-environmental challenges.

The journal invites contributions from a wide range of disciplines, including environmental science, ecotoxicology, marine biology, hydrology, chemistry, environmental engineering, textile science, and policy analysis. Of particular interest are interdisciplinary studies that link microfiber pollution to broader sustainability goals, circular economy practices, and behavioral change in textile consumption and waste management.

Topics of interest

Sources and emission pathways of microfibres in aquatic environments
Detection, sampling, and analytical techniques for microfibres
Impacts of microfibre pollution on aquatic organisms and ecosystems
Transport dynamics and bioaccumulation of microfibres
Interactions of microfibres with contaminants (e.g., heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants)
Influence of environmental factors (e.g., salinity, temperature, flow dynamics) on microfibre behavior
Public perception, awareness, and behavioral drivers of microfibre release
Innovations in textiles and laundry technologies for microfibre reduction
Policy interventions, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement
Sustainable waste management and circular economy approaches to mitigate microfibre pollution