Microplastics in water systems: A review of their impacts on the environment and their potential hazards
Microplastics, the microscopic plastics, are fragments of any type of plastic that are being
produced today as plastic waste originating from anthropogenic activities. Such …
produced today as plastic waste originating from anthropogenic activities. Such …
Contributions of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in microplastic pollution research: A review
S Veerasingam, M Ranjani… - Critical Reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …
Microplastic fibers—underestimated threat to aquatic organisms?
A Rebelein, I Int-Veen, U Kammann… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Awareness of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments increased strongly during the
last decade. Environmental monitoring studies detected microplastic items in every tested …
last decade. Environmental monitoring studies detected microplastic items in every tested …
Microplastics in the environment: A critical review of current understanding and identification of future research needs
Z Akdogan, B Guven - Environmental pollution, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastics (plastic particles< 5 mm) are a contaminant of increasing
ecotoxicological concern in aquatic environments, as well as for human health. Although …
ecotoxicological concern in aquatic environments, as well as for human health. Although …
[HTML][HTML] Distribution of plastic polymer types in the marine environment; A meta-analysis
Despite growing plastic discharge into the environment, researchers have struggled to
detect expected increases of marine plastic debris in sea surfaces, sparking discussions …
detect expected increases of marine plastic debris in sea surfaces, sparking discussions …
Understanding microplastic pollution of marine ecosystem: a review
Microplastics are emerging as prominent pollutants across the globe. Oceans are becoming
major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is widespread in coastal regions …
major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is widespread in coastal regions …
Critical assessment of analytical methods for the harmonized and cost-efficient analysis of microplastics
Microplastics are of major concerns for society and is currently in the focus of legislators and
administrations. A small number of measures to reduce or remove primary sources of …
administrations. A small number of measures to reduce or remove primary sources of …
Microplastic contamination of river beds significantly reduced by catchment-wide flooding
Microplastic contamination of the oceans is one of the world's most pressing environmental
concerns. The terrestrial component of the global microplastic budget is not well understood …
concerns. The terrestrial component of the global microplastic budget is not well understood …
[HTML][HTML] Toxic chemicals and persistent organic pollutants associated with micro-and nanoplastics pollution
The prevalence of micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) across the various environments and
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …
Microplastics pollution in different aquatic environments and biota: A review of recent studies
Microplastics (MPs) are generated from plastic and have negative impact to our environment
due to high level of fragmentation. They can be originated from various sources in different …
due to high level of fragmentation. They can be originated from various sources in different …