Microplastics in urban runoff: Global occurrence and fate
Public concerns on microplastic (MP) pollution and its prevalence in urban runoff have
grown exponentially. Huge amounts of MPs are transported from urban environments via …
grown exponentially. Huge amounts of MPs are transported from urban environments via …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in freshwaters and drinking water: Critical review and assessment of data quality
Microplastics have recently been detected in drinking water as well as in drinking water
sources. This presence has triggered discussions on possible implications for human health …
sources. This presence has triggered discussions on possible implications for human health …
Solutions and integrated strategies for the control and mitigation of plastic and microplastic pollution
Plastic pollution is generated by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in
modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human health. Current clean-up …
modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human health. Current clean-up …
Source tracking microplastics in the freshwater environment
NL Fahrenfeld, G Arbuckle-Keil, NN Beni… - TrAC Trends in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Plastics are a frequently observed component of marine debris and there is growing concern
about microplastic (MP) ecotoxicity, and the impacts of additives, sorbed hazardous organic …
about microplastic (MP) ecotoxicity, and the impacts of additives, sorbed hazardous organic …
Characteristics and sinking behavior of typical microplastics including the potential effect of biofouling: implications for remediation
M Van Melkebeke, C Janssen… - Environmental science & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Microplastics are ubiquitous pollutants within the marine environment, predominantly (>
90%) accumulating in sediments worldwide. Despite the increasing global concern …
90%) accumulating in sediments worldwide. Despite the increasing global concern …
A systematic study of microplastic occurrence in urban water networks of a metropolis
The release of microplastics from sewage treatment works (STWs) into the oceans around
coastal cities is well documented. However, there are fewer studies on the microplastic …
coastal cities is well documented. However, there are fewer studies on the microplastic …
The occurrence of microplastics in water bodies in urban agglomerations: Impacts of drainage system overflow in wet weather, catchment land-uses, and …
H Chen, Q Jia, X Zhao, L Li, Y Nie, H Liu, J Ye - Water research, 2020 - Elsevier
The footprints of microplastics in the water bodies of urban agglomerations are largely
dominated by superimposed anthropogenic influences. Understanding these influences and …
dominated by superimposed anthropogenic influences. Understanding these influences and …
Biodegradation of plastics induced by marine organisms: future perspectives for bioremediation approaches
Plastic pollution is a distinctive element of the globalized world. In fact, since the 1970s the
expansion and use of plastics, particularly in the consumer and commercial sectors, has …
expansion and use of plastics, particularly in the consumer and commercial sectors, has …
Incubation in Wastewater Reduces the Multigenerational Effects of Microplastics in Daphnia magna
C Schür, C Weil, M Baum, J Wallraff… - … science & technology, 2021 - ACS Publications
The aging of microplastics in the environment changes their physicochemical properties.
While this may affect their toxicity, comparative data on the effects of aged compared to …
While this may affect their toxicity, comparative data on the effects of aged compared to …
On the creation of risk: framing of microplastics risks in science and media
The public is concerned about plastic pollution, while clear‐cut scientific evidence for an
environmental risk of microplastics is absent. This contrast between incomplete scientific …
environmental risk of microplastics is absent. This contrast between incomplete scientific …