Hazard potential of polystyrene and polybutylene succinate microplastics: Cellular toxicity following long-term exposure and Mercury(II) carrier effects

Key Points

• Cellular toxicity increases with long-term exposure to polystyrene and polybutylene succinate microplastics.
• Mercury(II) shows enhanced bioavailability when associated with microplastics, posing additional risks.
• Testing involved various cellular assays to assess the impact of microplastics on cell viability and function.
• Findings highlight potential environmental and health impacts of microplastic pollution, stressing the need for regulation.