Microplastics in sediments of the Changjiang Estuary, China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.12.064
Abstract: Microplastics are plastics that measure less than 5 mm in diameter. They enter the marine environment as primary sources directly from industrial uses, as well as secondary sources resulting from the degradation of large plastic debris.… read more here.
Keywords: pollution; china; microplastics sediments; sediments changjiang ... See more keywords
Abundance and distribution of small microplastics (≤ 3 μm) in sediments and seaworms from the Southern Mediterranean coasts and characterisation of their potential harmful effects.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114634
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are an uncontrolled contaminant affecting marine ecosystems. Studying their undesirable effects has been an attractive field for scientists in recent years. This study is the first to investigate the uptake and distribution of… read more here.
Keywords: southern mediterranean; abundance; microplastics sediments; small microplastics ... See more keywords
A review of microplastics in sediments: Spatial and temporal occurrences, biological effects, and analytic methods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.quaint.2019.03.028
Abstract: Abstract The persistence and prevalence of microplastics in the environment have raised concerns among scientists, the general public, and environmental regulatory agencies, and a large number of studies on microplastics in sediments have been published.… read more here.
Keywords: separation; biological effects; spatial temporal; analytic methods ... See more keywords
Microplastics in Sediments of East Surabaya, Indonesia: Regional Characteristics and Potential Risks
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912348
Abstract: The presence of microplastics (MPs) in marine environments has become increasingly apparent. Owing to the lack of effective solid waste management, Indonesia is the second largest producer of ocean plastic waste after China. Currently, information… read more here.
Keywords: regional characteristics; sediments east; east surabaya; surabaya indonesia ... See more keywords