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Up and away: ontogenic transference as a pathway for aerial dispersal of microplastics [PDF]
, 2018 Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants found in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. With so many MPs in aquatic systems it is inevitable that they will be ingested by aquatic organisms, and be transferred up through the food chain ...
Amanda Callaghan +7 more
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Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023 The accumulation of microplastics poses potential risks to soil health. Here, we did a preliminary exploration on the potential of Lumbricus terrestris (Oligochaeta) to reduce low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polylactic acid (PLA), and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) microplastic (20-648 µm) contamination in soils.
Meng, Ke +4 more
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The effects of trophic transfer and environmental factors on microplastic uptake by plaice, Pleuronectes plastessa, and spider crab, Maja squinado [PDF]
, 2018 Microplastic pollution is apparent throughout the marine environment from deep ocean sediments to coastal habitats. Most of this is believed to originate on land, although marine activities, such as fishing and shipping, also contribute to the release ...
Abylkhani, Bexultan +2 more
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A coupled model for the linked dynamics of marine pollution by microplastics and plastic-related organic pollutants [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 The pervasiveness of microplastics in global oceans is raising concern about its impacts on organisms. While quantifying its toxicity is still an open issue, sampling evidence has shown that rarely is marine microplastics found clean; rather, it is often contaminated by other types of chemical pollutants, some known to be harmful to biota and humans ...
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Microplastic Ingestion by Zooplankton [PDF]
Environmental Science & Technology, 2013 Small plastic detritus, termed "microplastics", are a widespread and ubiquitous contaminant of marine ecosystems across the globe. Ingestion of microplastics by marine biota, including mussels, worms, fish, and seabirds, has been widely reported, but despite their vital ecological role in marine food-webs, the impact of microplastics on zooplankton ...
Cole, Matthew +6 more
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Microplastics: A Review of Policies and Responses
Microplastics, 2022 Although (micro)plastic contamination is a worldwide concern, most scientific literature only restates that issue rather than presenting strategies to cope with it.
Davi R. Munhoz +4 more
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Revealing Microplastic Contamination in Mangrove Sediments from Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia
Indonesian Journal of ChemistryMangrove ecosystems are vital for biodiversity conservation and coastal protection, serving as significant sinks for microplastics by trapping debris from both land and marine sources.
Nur Syafiqah Mohd Maulana +6 more
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Life, 2023 Microplastics are transferred to humans through the food chain by consuming food contaminated with microplastics. However, the knowledge about the risks of dietary exposure for humans to these particles is very limited.
Rana Berfin Aydın +4 more
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Accuracy of a Simple Microplastics Investigation Method on Sandy Beaches
Microplastics, 2023 Environmental pollution by microplastics (MPs) has become a growing concern, and not only professional researchers but also the citizenry are needed to understand the pollution situation and to confirm the decreasing trend of MP pollution as a result of ...
Hiroshi Asakura
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Analysis of Slow-Released Fertilisers as a Source of Microplastics
LandOne of the main strategies for improving the efficiency of agricultural production is the use of fertilisers with slow or controlled release of nutrients, in which the granules of mineral fertilisers are covered with polymeric shells.
Vladimir Isakov +4 more
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