INVESTIGADORES
FORERO LOPEZ Ana Deisy
artículos
Título:
Antifouling paint particles: Subject of concern?
Autor/es:
DE-LA-TORRE, GABRIEL ENRIQUE; MOHAMED BEN-HADDAD; FERNANDEZ-SEVERINI, MELISA D.; FORERO LÓPEZ A.D.
Revista:
Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health
Editorial:
Elsevier
Referencias:
Año: 2023
ISSN:
2468-5844
Resumen:
Antifouling paints have a lengthy history of environmental controversies and efforts towarddeveloping safer formulations. However, recent attention from researchers has been directedtoward the particles that detach from these paint coatings, known as antifouling paint particles (APPs). These APPs share similarities with other anthropogenic particles, such as microplastics, but exhibit distinct behaviors and comprise a more complex mixture of chemical components,including highly toxic biocides. Given the composition of APPs and their prevalence in marinasand boatyards, several environmental implications may arise. Nevertheless, field andecotoxicological studies on this subject are still scarce. In this contribution, we examine thecurrent state of knowledge regarding APPs and endeavor to address the following question: Should APPs be a subject of concern?
