A case study investigating temporal factors that influence microplastic concentration in streams under different treatment regimes
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04663-8
Abstract: Microplastics, particles less than 5 mm in size, are an emerging contaminant in waterways worldwide. Most microplastic studies focus on spatial trends in concentration, but in systems as dynamic as rivers, to draw conclusions from… read more here.
Keywords: microplastic concentrations; treatment; wastewater treatment; flow conditions ... See more keywords
Sea-surface microplastic concentrations along the coastal shelf of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110514
Abstract: Ocean pollution is a global issue; yet limited quantitative data on microplastic concentrations are available for the South African coastal shelf. Estuarine outlets within industrial areas that are found along the coastline serve as conduits… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; microplastic concentrations; kwazulu natal; coastal shelf ... See more keywords