[HTML][HTML] Deep learning for detecting macroplastic litter in water bodies: A review
Plastic pollution in water bodies is an unresolved environmental issue that damages all
aquatic environments, and causes economic and health problems. Accurate detection of …
aquatic environments, and causes economic and health problems. Accurate detection of …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring riverine macroplastic: Methods, harmonisation, and quality control
River systems are a key environmental recipient of macroplastic pollution. Understanding
the sources of macroplastic to rivers and the mechanisms controlling fate and transport is …
the sources of macroplastic to rivers and the mechanisms controlling fate and transport is …
Nanoplastics measurements in Northern and Southern polar ice
It has been established that various anthropogenic contaminants have already reached all
the world's pristine locations, including the polar regions. While some of those contaminants …
the world's pristine locations, including the polar regions. While some of those contaminants …
[HTML][HTML] Nanoplastics and ultrafine microplastic in the Dutch Wadden Sea–The hidden plastics debris?
Plastic pollution in the marine environment has been identified as a global problem; different
polymer types and fragment sizes have been detected across all marine regions, from sea …
polymer types and fragment sizes have been detected across all marine regions, from sea …
[HTML][HTML] The role of seagrass meadows in the coastal trapping of litter
T Navarrete-Fernández, R Bermejo, I Hernández… - Marine pollution …, 2022 - Elsevier
The accelerated discard and mismanagement of human-made products are resulting in the
continued input of litter into the oceans. Models and field observations show how floating …
continued input of litter into the oceans. Models and field observations show how floating …
[HTML][HTML] The dark side of artificial greening: Plastic turfs as widespread pollutants of aquatic environments
Artificial turf (AT) is a surfacing material that simulates natural grass by using synthetic,
mainly plastic, fibers in different shapes, sizes and properties. AT has spread beyond sports …
mainly plastic, fibers in different shapes, sizes and properties. AT has spread beyond sports …
Why Turkey should not import plastic waste pollution from developed countries?
S Gündoğdu, TR Walker - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2021 - Elsevier
Turkey became a major importer of global plastic waste after China banned plastic imports
on January 1, 2018. Turkey imported only 261,864 tonnes of plastic waste annually before …
on January 1, 2018. Turkey imported only 261,864 tonnes of plastic waste annually before …
Teratogenic effects of environmental concentration of plastic particles on freshwater organisms
Given the widespread presence of plastics, especially in micro-and nanoscale sizes, in
freshwater systems, it is crucial to identify a suitable model organism for assessing the …
freshwater systems, it is crucial to identify a suitable model organism for assessing the …
[HTML][HTML] The quest for the missing plastics: Large uncertainties in river plastic export into the sea
CTJ Roebroek, C Laufkötter… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution in the natural environment is causing increasing concern at both the local
and global scale. Understanding the dispersion of plastic through the environment is of key …
and global scale. Understanding the dispersion of plastic through the environment is of key …
Riverine litter in a small urban river in Marseille, France: Plastic load and management challenges
Small urban rivers are thought to be major sources of riverine litter, especially macroplastics,
into the ocean. In well-developed countries, waste management infrastructures and recovery …
into the ocean. In well-developed countries, waste management infrastructures and recovery …