# Fate, abundance and ecological risks of microcystins in aquatic environment: The implication of microplastics

*PRI Rank #13 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #13 |
| 18m citations | 33 |
| Journal | Water Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121121 |
| Corresponding authors | Fei Yang |
| Institution | University of South China, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.watres.2024.121121](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121121)

## Topics

Microcystins · microplastics · aquatic environment · Ecological risks · fate and transport · abundance · Cyanotoxins · environmental persistence · bioaccumulation · adsorption interactions · toxin-microplastic complexes · water contamination · Environmental Monitoring · risk assessment

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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