Benzophenone-3 in Aquatic Environments: Sources, Occurrence, Toxicity and the Prospects for Microalgae-based Bioremediation
Benzophenone-3 (BP-3), also known as oxybenzone, is a widely used organic ultraviolet filter incorporated into personal care products, cosmetics, paints and sunscreens. Its photostability, lipophilicity and slow biodegradation promote environmental persistence and facilitate its entry into aquatic systems through recre...