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Biodegradability standards for carrier bags and plastic films in aquatic environments: a critical review [PDF]

, 2018
Plastic litter is encountered in aquatic ecosystems across the globe, including polar environments and the deep sea. To mitigate the adverse societal and ecological impacts of this waste, there has been debate on whether ‘biodegradable’ materials should ...
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Applied Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Material Design

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
AI‐driven methods are transforming materials science by accelerating material discovery, design, and analysis, leveraging large datasets to enhance predictive modeling and streamline experimental techniques. This review highlights advancements in AI applications across spectroscopy, microscopy, and molecular design, enabling efficient material ...
Emigdio Chávez‐Angel, Martin Børstad Eriksen, Alejandro Castro‐Alvarez, Jose H. Garcia, Marc Botifoll, Oscar Avalos‐Ovando, Jordi Arbiol, Aitor Mugarza   +7 more
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Mitigating Microfiber Pollution in Laundry Wastewater: Insights from a Filtration System Case Study in Galle, Sri Lanka

Microplastics
Synthetic fibers are widely used in daily life due to their durability, elasticity, low cost, and ease of use. The textile industry is the primary source of synthetic microfibers, as these materials are mostly used in production processes.
Mahagama Gedara Yohan Lasantha Mahagamage, Sachith Gihan Gamage, Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Shehan Kaushalya Rathnayake, Premakumara Jagath Dickella Gamaralalage, Matthew Hengesbugh, Thejani Abeynayaka, Chathura Welivitiya, Lahiru Udumalagala, Chathura Rajitha, Supun Suranjith   +9 more
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Exploring The Use Of SAR Remote Sensing To Detect Microplastics Pollution In The Oceans [PDF]

, 2018
The increase in plastic pollution is advancing micro level pollution and the total weight of microplastics (8 tons and in the North Atlantic as 10.4 x 108 tons.
Ackermann, Nicolas, Alparone, Matteo, Boardman, Carl, Davaasuren, Narangerel, Marino, Armando, Nunziata, Ferdinando   +5 more
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Aerial Remote Sensing of Aquatic Microplastic Pollution: The State of the Science and How to Move It Forward

Microplastics
Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive environmental contaminants in aquatic systems. Due to their small size, they can be ingested by aquatic biota, and numerous negative effects have been documented.
Dominique Chabot, Sarah C. Marteinson
doaj   +1 more source

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, Fonseca, Maria, Fonseca, Tainá, Garcia, Ana, Ilharco, Laura M., Mestre, Nélia, Pereira, Beatriz P., Ribeiro, Francisca   +7 more
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Plasticenta: First evidence of microplastics in human placenta.

Environment International, 2021
A. Ragusa, A. Svelato, C. Santacroce, Piera Catalano, V. Notarstefano, O. Carnevali, F. Papa, M. Rongioletti, F. Baiocco, Simonetta Draghi, Elisabetta D’Amore, Denise Rinaldo, Maria Matta, E. Giorgini   +13 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

(Micro)Plastic Foreign Bodies in Food and Feed: Notifications in the European Union

Microplastics
Plastic particles, including microplastics, are increasingly common contaminants of the food chain, raising concerns over human health effects. The objective of this work was to contribute to a better understanding of their presence in food and feed ...
Joana C. Prata
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Reviewing the fundamentals and best practices to characterize microplastics using state-of-the-art quantum-cascade laser reflectance-absorbance spectroscopy [PDF]

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry 188 (2025) 118229
Microplastic pollution studies depend on reliable identification of the suspicious particles. Out of the various analytical techniques available to characterize them, infrared transflectance using a tuneable mid-IR quantum cascade laser is a high-throughput state-of-the-art imaging option, specifically Agilent QCL-LDIR (Quantum Cascade Laser Direct ...
arxiv   +1 more source

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, Peller, Julie, Rowe, Laura, Statza, Emily   +3 more
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