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Microplastics profile along the Rhine River [PDF]
, 2015 Microplastics result from fragmentation of plastic debris or are released to the environment as pre-production pellets or components of consumer and industrial products. In the oceans, they contribute to the ‘great garbage patches’.
Burkhardt-Holm, Patricia +3 more
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On the harmonization of methods for measuring the occurrence, fate and effects of microplastics [PDF]
, 2017 Welcome to this Analytical Methods themed issue on microplastics in the environment, guest edited by Chelsea M. Rochman, Fiona Regan and Richard C. Thompson.
Regan, F, Rochman, CM, Thompson, RC
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, 2016 Popular science is a critical form of science communication and dissemination. While scientific journals and detailed textbooks are well suited to dissemination of detailed theories and findings within academic communities, there is a definitive need to ...
Dooley, Helen +5 more
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The influence of exposure and physiology on microplastic ingestion by the freshwater fish Rutilus rutilus (roach) in the River Thames, UK [PDF]
, 2018 Microplastics are widespread throughout aquatic environments. However, there is currently insufficient understanding of the factors influencing ingestion of microplastics by organisms, especially higher predators such as fish.
Horton, Alice A. +4 more
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Microplastics effects in Scrobicularia plana [PDF]
, 2017 One of the most common plastics in the marine environment is polystyrene (PS) that can be broken down to micro sized particles. Marine organisms are vulnerable to the exposure to microplastics.
Bebianno, Maria João +7 more
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Microplastics and Fibrous Fragments Generated during the Production and Maintenance of Textiles
FibersMore than a third of microplastics in surface waters are formed by microplastics released from textile products containing textile fibers (fibrous microplastics).
Jiří Militký +4 more
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Enhancing General Chemistry Labs to Construct Engaging, Colorful Experiments [PDF]
, 2018 General Chemistry I (CHEM 121) sets the foundation for the chemistry education of Valparaiso students; therefore, it is critical that the CHEM 121 lecture and laboratory courses provide rich learning experiences that are meaningful, focused and both ...
Clark, Robert +3 more
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A novel method for preparing microplastic fibers [PDF]
, 2016 This is the final version of the article. Available from Springer Nature via the DOI in this record.Microscopic plastic (microplastic, 0.1 µm-5 mm) is a widespread pollutant impacting upon aquatic ecosystems across the globe.
Cole, M
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Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health of Ilhas Selvagens, Portugal [PDF]
, 2016 In September 2015, National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, in conjunction with the Instituto Universitário-Portugal, The Waitt Institute, the University of Western Australia, and partners conducted a comprehensive assessment of the rarely surveyed ...
A. Estep +9 more
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The micro(nano)plastics perspective: exploring cancer development and therapy
Molecular CancerMicroplastics, as an emerging environmental pollutant, have received widespread attention for their potential impact on ecosystems and human health. Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and can be categorized
Xiangying Deng, Yajun Gui, Lin Zhao
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