Microplastics in aquatic environment: Challenges and perspectives
The occurrence of microplastics in the aquatic environment has become a growing concern
globally. Microplastics pose a hazard to the ecological system, and their presence …
globally. Microplastics pose a hazard to the ecological system, and their presence …
Methods for sampling and detection of microplastics in water and sediment: A critical review
Microplastics are widespread contaminants, virtually present in all environmental
compartments. However, knowledge on sources, fate and environmental concentration over …
compartments. However, knowledge on sources, fate and environmental concentration over …
The plastic in microplastics: A review
AL Andrady - Marine pollution bulletin, 2017 - Elsevier
Microplastics [MPs], now a ubiquitous pollutant in the oceans, pose a serious potential threat
to marine ecology and has justifiably encouraged focused biological and ecological …
to marine ecology and has justifiably encouraged focused biological and ecological …
A review on microplastics separation techniques from environmental media
The world is facing a severe issue regarding microplastics (MPs) pollution, which is ascribed
to its small micron size, low capture, and difficulties in removing it from the environment. The …
to its small micron size, low capture, and difficulties in removing it from the environment. The …
Magnetic extraction of microplastics from environmental samples
Separating microplastics (MPs) from environmental samples is challenging, but necessary to
determine their environmental prevalence. Current methods are not standardized across …
determine their environmental prevalence. Current methods are not standardized across …
Approaching the environmental problem of microplastics: Importance of WWTP treatments
The undeniable presence of microplastics (MPs) in soil, air and, especially, in the aquatic
environment has revealed them to be an emerging pollutant. One of the main sources …
environment has revealed them to be an emerging pollutant. One of the main sources …
[PDF][PDF] Analysis, occurrence, and degradation of microplastics in the aqueous environment
Synthetic polymers are one of the most significant pollutants in the aquatic environment.
Most research focused on small plastic particles, so-called microplastics (particle size, 1 …
Most research focused on small plastic particles, so-called microplastics (particle size, 1 …
Microplastics monitoring in freshwater systems: A review of global efforts, knowledge gaps, and research priorities
The escalating production of synthetic plastics and inadequate waste management have led
to pervasive microplastic (MP) contamination in aquatic ecosystems. MPs, typically defined …
to pervasive microplastic (MP) contamination in aquatic ecosystems. MPs, typically defined …
Seagrass beds acting as a trap of microplastics-Emerging hotspot in the coastal region?
Microplastics is an emerging environmental problem in the world. However, presence and
fate of microplastics in seagrass meadows are barely known. In this study, the abundance …
fate of microplastics in seagrass meadows are barely known. In this study, the abundance …
A complete guide to extraction methods of microplastics from complex environmental matrices
Sustainable development is a big global challenge for the 21st century. In recent years, a
class of emerging contaminants known as microplastics (MPs) has been identified as a …
class of emerging contaminants known as microplastics (MPs) has been identified as a …