Microplastics in the Southern Ocean
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2017 A field survey to collect microplastics with sizes
Tadashi Tokai +3 more
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Characterization of Large Microplastic Debris in Beach Sediments in the Po Delta Area
Microplastics, 2023 The use of single-use or disposable plastic objects has massively increased during the last few decades, and plastic has become the main type of litter found in marine environments.
Luca Cozzarini +3 more
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Influence of Shape on Heteroaggregation of Model Microplastics: A Simulation Study [PDF]
arXiv, 2023 Nano- and microplastics are a growing threat for the environment, especially in aqueous habitats. For assessing the influence on the ecosystem and possible solution strategies, it is necessary to investigate the fate of microplastics (MP) in the environment.
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Mussels as a Bioindicator of Microplastic Pollution in Mission Bay [PDF]
, 2023 Plastics are increasingly recognized as a major threat to the marine environment with microplastics of special concern. Understanding spatial trends of microplastics is critical as studies have determined negative effects on organisms.
Humphrey, Julia, Searcy, Steven
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Disposable face masks: a direct source for inhalation of microplastics [PDF]
arXiv, 2023 Surgical masks have played a crucial role in healthcare facilities to protect against respiratory and infectious diseases, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the synthetic fibers, mainly made of polypropylene, used in their production may adversely affect the environment and human health.
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Synergistic Effects of Natural Biosurfactant and Metal Oxides Modification on PVDF Nanofiber Filters for Efficient Microplastic and Oil Removal [PDF]
Process Saf. Environ. Prot., 194, 2025, 997-1009The removal of microplastics and oil from oil-water emulsions presents significant challenges in membrane technology due to issues with low permeability, rejection rates, and membrane fouling. This study focuses on enhancing nanofibrous composite membranes to effectively separate microplastic contaminants (0.5 micrometer) and oil-water emulsions in ...
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Municipal wastewater treatment with pond technology : historical review and future outlook
, 2020 Facing an unprecedented population growth, it is difficult to overstress the assets for wastewater treatment of waste stabilization ponds (WSPs), i.e. high removal efficiency, simplicity, and low cost, which have been recognized by numerous scientists ...
Goethals, Peter, Ho, Long Tuan
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Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di Ekosistem Laut terhadap Zooplankton : Review [PDF]
, 2020 Microplastics pollution is one of the global problems. Plastic garbage entry in the ocean either intentionally or unintentionally and willbe degraded into microplastics.
Kristiningsih, Ari, Mardiyana, Mardiyana
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A Review of Microplastics in Table salt, Drinking Water, and Air: Direct Human Exposure.
Environmental Science and Technology, 2020 The ubiquity of microplastics in aquatic and terrestrial environments and related ecological impacts have gained global attention. Microplastics have been detected in table salt, drinking water, and air, posing inevitable human exposure risk.
Qun Zhang +6 more
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Investigation of Microplastics in River Bottom Sediment along the Musconetcong River [PDF]
, 2023 The knowledge of microplastics remains limited since there are scientific challenges in understanding long-term effects and health risks associated with microplastics in all environments.
Perkins, Nicole
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