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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, Howarth, Leigh Michael, Welden, Natalie Ann   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Microplastics in straw

, 2022
Abstract Agricultural waste or residues have great potential to be utilized more broadly than for bedding material and animal feed. In this paper, we have analyzed several straw samples, collected from different fields around southern Finland and found them to contain various amounts of microplastics, which make valorization of agricultural ...
Lari Vähäsalo, Paula Hiltunen, Annika Smeds, Chunlin Xu   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protocol for the removal of polyvinyl chloride microplastics from water using activated jute stick charcoal

STAR Protocols
Summary: We present a protocol to remove polyvinyl chloride-based microplastics (MPs) from aquatic environments using jute stick activated charcoal (JSAC) as an adsorbent.
Nur Alom, Tapati Roy, Tanny Sarkar, Md Rasel, Md Sanwar Hossain, Mamun Jamal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microplastic Pollution in the Inlet and Outlet Networks of Rawa Jombor Reservoir: Accumulation in Aquatic Fauna, Interactions with Heavy Metals, and Health Risk Assessment

Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 2022
Streams are regarded as a pathway for spreading microplastics from land to various aquatic systems. The contamination of streams connected to the Rawa Jombor Reservoir may increase microplastic concentrations in the reservoir. The water coming out of the
Rita Rahmayanti, Basith Kuncoro Adji, Andhika Puspito Nugroho   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Robust Bio‐Textiles Via Mycelium‐Cellulose Interface Engineering

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work introduces a new class of sustainable textiles by growing mycelium, the root‐like structure of fungi, into cellulose‐based fabrics. This semi‐interpenetrating mycelium‐cellulose fiber network combines the strength and breathability of natural fibers with the water‐resistant and adhesive properties of mycelium, resulting in a robust, scalable,
Wenhui Xu, Qilong Cheng, Waqas Alam, Yanpei Tian, Pengfei Deng, Zhenyuan Niu, David Warsinger, Tian Li   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of Slow-Released Fertilisers as a Source of Microplastics

Land
One 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, Elena Vlasova, Vladislav Forer, Jose Kenny, Sergey Lyulin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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
core   +1 more source

Gulf Estuarine Research Society 2014 Meeting [PDF]

, 2014
Table of Contents: Thank You to Our Sponsors! (p. 3) -- About the Gulf Estuarine Research Society (p. 4) -- Student Travel Award winners (p. 5) -- Abbreviated Schedule (p. 7) -- 2014 Plenary Speaker – Dr. Michael Osland (p.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
core   +1 more source

Microplastics from Wearable Bioelectronic Devices: Sources, Risks, and Sustainable Solutions

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bioelectronic devices (e.g., e‐skins) heavily rely on polymers that at the end of their life cycle will generate microplastics. For research, a holistic approach to viewing the full impact of such devices cannot be overlooked. The potential for devices as sources for microplastics is raised, with mitigation strategies surrounding polysaccharide and ...
Conor S. Boland
wiley   +1 more source