Zooplankton as a suitable tool for microplastic research
In recent years, significant efforts have been dedicated to measuring and comprehending
the impact of microplastics (MPs) in the ocean. Despite harmonization guidelines for MPs …
the impact of microplastics (MPs) in the ocean. Despite harmonization guidelines for MPs …
The effects of plastisphere on the physicochemical properties of microplastics
KHD Tang, R Li - Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 2024 - Springer
The plastisphere is the microbial communities that grow on the surface of plastic debris,
often used interchangeably with plastic biofilm or biofouled plastics. It can affect the …
often used interchangeably with plastic biofilm or biofouled plastics. It can affect the …
[HTML][HTML] Settling velocity of microplastic particles having regular and irregular shapes
The settling velocities of 66 microplastic particle groups, having both regular (58) and
irregular (eight) shapes, are measured experimentally. Regular shapes considered include …
irregular (eight) shapes, are measured experimentally. Regular shapes considered include …
[HTML][HTML] The distribution and characterisation of microplastics in air, surface water and sediment within a major river system
IE Napper, A Baroth, AC Barrett, S Bhola… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rivers are key pathways for the transfer of microplastics (MP) to marine environments.
However, there are considerable uncertainties about the amount of microplastics …
However, there are considerable uncertainties about the amount of microplastics …
Seasonal variation in plastic litter pollution in mangroves from two remote tropical estuaries of the Colombian Pacific
O Garcés-Ordóñez, V Castillo-Olaya… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mangroves in estuaries are highly vulnerable to the impacts of plastic litter pollution,
because their location at river mouths and the high capacity of mangrove trees to trap plastic …
because their location at river mouths and the high capacity of mangrove trees to trap plastic …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying microplastic dispersion due to density effects
An experimental study was conducted on how polymer density affects the transport and fate
of microplastics in aquatic flows. For the first time, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) …
of microplastics in aquatic flows. For the first time, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) …
Mud and organic content are strongly correlated with microplastic contamination in a meandering riverbed
M Van Daele, B Van Bastelaere, J De Clercq… - … Earth & Environment, 2024 - nature.com
The scale of microplastic pollution in river sediments is gradually being elucidated through
an increasing number of large-scale studies. Nevertheless, microplastic distribution within a …
an increasing number of large-scale studies. Nevertheless, microplastic distribution within a …
Trajectory, fate, and magnitude of continental microplastic loads to the inner shelf: A case study of the world's largest coastal shallow lagoon
Abstract The Patos Lagoon estuary is a highly significant ecosystem where freshwater from
a vast and densely populated area continuously flows into the Atlantic Ocean by coastal …
a vast and densely populated area continuously flows into the Atlantic Ocean by coastal …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of microplastics in the estuary lying along the coastal belt of the Arabian Sea
The significant impact of microplastics in the marine environment has sparked global
concern. These tiny plastic particles travel from land to the estuary through rivers, where they …
concern. These tiny plastic particles travel from land to the estuary through rivers, where they …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic shape influences fate in vegetated wetlands
Coastal areas are prone to plastic accumulation due to their proximity to land based
sources. Coastal vegetated habitats (eg, seagrasses, saltmarshes, mangroves) provide a …
sources. Coastal vegetated habitats (eg, seagrasses, saltmarshes, mangroves) provide a …