Microplastics monitoring in freshwater systems: A review of global efforts, knowledge gaps, and research priorities

B Zhao, RE Richardson, F You - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating production of synthetic plastics and inadequate waste management have led
to pervasive microplastic (MP) contamination in aquatic ecosystems. MPs, typically defined …

[HTML][HTML] Municipal solid waste management in Laos: comparative analysis of environmental impact, practices, and technologies with ASEAN regions and Japan

V Noudeng, DV Pheakdey, TTN Minh, TD Xuan - Environments, 2024 - mdpi.com
Municipal solid waste management in develo** countries faces limitations, especially
concerning technologies for treatment and disposal, which is crucial for achieving …

Assessment of the water quality pollution index and ecological risk of microplastic pollution along the Tambakoso River in Surabaya, Indonesia

R Haribowo, RAW Putra, MJ Shiddik… - Journal of Contaminant …, 2024 - Elsevier
Increasing human activities and improper waste disposal will cause microplastic pollution in
surface water. This study analyzed the abundance and characteristics of microplastics …