Komane, Wesley KMoalusi-Mathye, Salamina MMoloi, MTancu, YolandaLehutso, Raisibe F2026-01-202026-01-202025-09http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14615Microplastics (MPs) are polymeric materials of size below five millimeters (<5 mm). Anthropogenic activities have led to the abundance of MPs detected in all environmental compartments, indicating their ubiquity nature. Their small size and persistent nature allow them to disperse easily, leading to a growing environmental concern. Of particular, the interaction and/or accumulation of MPs with aquatic organisms has raised concerns since some organisms ingest MPs and can induce adverse effects such as disrupting digestive systems and reducing organisms’ growth and reproduction (Ding et al., 2021). While the potential hazard exposure posed by MPs are somewhat known, their pollution and risk extent in African water systems are unknown. Due to limited experimental data, models are used to predict the risk potential factoring in various MPs properties and exposure extent. Using a suite of complimentary models, the study estimate the MP pollution extent and risk.FulltextenMicroplasticsMPsAnthropogenic activitiesConference Presentationn/a