Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in freshwater and treated tap water in Bangkok, Thailand
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09012-2
Abstract: Thailand is one of the largest contributors to plastic waste in the oceans. Since mismanaged plastic waste can enter the ocean via inland waterways, microplastic contamination in freshwater used for tap water production has been… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics microplastics; tap water; water; freshwater treated ... See more keywords
Where are we? Towards an understanding of the selective accumulation of microplastics in mussels.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117543
Abstract: Mussels are suggested as bioindicators of marine microplastic pollution. However, they are selective in regards to accumulation of microplastics. To make studies more targeted and comparable, ultimately helping to determine the suitability of the mussel… read more here.
Keywords: microplastics mussels; characteristics microplastics; accumulation microplastics; towards understanding ... See more keywords
Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in the northern coastal waters of Surabaya, Indonesia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.03.040
Abstract: Microplastic distribution in waters gained increasing attention because of the discovery of microplastics in edible marine organisms. Microplastic size is small, and hence, it tends to float in the water column, thereby making it easy… read more here.
Keywords: abundance; northern coastal; coastal waters; characteristics microplastics ... See more keywords
Occurrence and characteristics of microplastics in the coral reef, sea grass and near shore habitats of Rameswaram Island, India.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111674
Abstract: This study compares the occurrence and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) and heavy metal contaminants in the water and sediment of three habitats (corals, seagrass-beds and near-shores) of Rameswaram Island, India. The overall mean concentration of… read more here.
Keywords: island india; rameswaram island; occurrence characteristics; characteristics microplastics ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Microplastics and Their Affiliated PAHs in Surface Water in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14122450
Abstract: Microplastic pollution has become a worldwide concern. However, studies on the distribution of microplastics (MPs) from inland water to the ocean and their affiliated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are still limited in Vietnam. In this… read more here.
Keywords: water; saigon river; affiliated pahs; characteristics microplastics ... See more keywords