Publications by authors named "Rahma Bouchnak"
Chemosphere
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and polyethylene microplastic (PE-MP) are recognized as new and persistent pollutants, and their combined effects on phytoplankton, specifically the microalgae Isochrysis galbana, have not been previously studied.
- The study found that exposure to PE-MP and PCP, both individually and together, inhibited the growth of Isochrysis galbana, with specific concentrations leading to significant decreases in vital cellular components such as photosynthetic pigments and proteins.
- Interestingly, at a non-toxic concentration of 25 mg/L, PE-MP appeared to lessen the harmful effects of PCP, likely by adsorbing the PCP and reducing its availability to the algal cells
