Quantification and characterization of macro- and mesoplastic items in the water column of the river Waal DOI
Stephanie B. Oswald,

Ad M.J. Ragas,

Margriet M. Schoor

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 877, P. 162827 - 162827

Published: March 14, 2023

Language: Английский

Microplastic pollution characteristics and ecological risk assessment in the Wuding River Basin, China DOI

Shun Wan,

Guoce Xu, Ping Xiong

et al.

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 356, P. 124228 - 124228

Published: May 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastic Abundance and Sources in Surface Water Samples of the Vaal River, South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Dalia Saad, Gibbon Ramaremisa, Michelle Ndlovu

et al.

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 112(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as a global environmental concern due to their persistent nature. In South Africa, microplastic research has primarily focused on marine systems. However, recent years seen shift in focus studying MPs African freshwaters. this study, with minimum size of 0.055 mm surface water the Vaal River, were reported. 100% prevalent, mean numerical abundance 0.68 ± 0.64 particles/m 3 . Small-sized < 1 accounted for largest proportion. chemically identified high-density polyethylene, low-density and polypropylene according Raman spectra. The prevalence fragments (41.6%) fibers (38.5%) over pellets (8.1%) indicates that microplastics are from secondary sources. polyethylene is consistent being These polymers commonly used single-use plastics, packing bags, textiles, containers. characteristics great implications bioavailability toxicological impacts MPs. Consequently, these properties may pose more hazards aquatic biota inhabiting River.

Language: Английский

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Microplastic characterization and factors influencing its abundance in coastal wetlands: insights from the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem, Sundarbans DOI
A.S. Shafiuddin Ahmed, Md. Masum Billah, Mir Mohammad Ali

et al.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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‘‘Spatial distribution, abundance, and risk assessment of microplastics in the surface water of Kaptai Lake: Southeast Asia's largest artificial reservoir’’ DOI Creative Commons

Md Fardullah,

Mohammad Saimon Islam,

Khadigha Akther

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18, P. 100640 - 100640

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastic contamination in Rupsha River of Bangladesh and its impacts on fish species DOI

Ahmed Shakik,

Puja Brohomo,

S. Rayhan Kabir

et al.

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104130 - 104130

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A Review of the Current State of Microplastic Pollution in South Asian Countries DOI Open Access

Lee Tin Sin,

Vineshaa Balakrishnan, Soo‐Tueen Bee

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 6813 - 6813

Published: April 18, 2023

Microplastic contamination has become a concerning topic of study in recent decades. This review discusses the development microplastic pollution based on selection South Asian countries consisting Bangladesh, Iran, Philippines, Thailand, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The condition related to abundance found various environments as well presence microplastics food air, is covered this review. Several reports that drinking water sourced from taps was have about 83% particles year 2017 results 14 nations, 2018, 260 bodies for human consumption 11 were 93% particles. Micro debris seas oceans worldwide predicted be at an amount 236,000 metric tons statistical report. A mean value 30 micro per liter glacier recovered top Mount Everest, whereas 2200 small discovered deep waters Mariana Trench. main are severely microplastic-contaminated water-based places such rivers, estuaries, beaches. items, tea bags, sugar, shrimp paste, salt packets, been reported. In terms impacts environment, includes ingestion by aquatic creatures environments. terrestrial relate sinking into soil, leading alteration physicochemical parameters soil. Meanwhile, atmospheric environment include settling external animals humans.

Language: Английский

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Distribution, characterization and contamination risk assessment of microplastics in the sediment from the world's top sediment-laden estuary DOI
M. Belal Hossain, Jimmy C. Yu, As-Ad Ujjaman Nur

et al.

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 344, P. 118472 - 118472

Published: June 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Removal efficiencies of microplastics of the three largest drinking water treatment plants in Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
M. Saiful Islam, Zahidul Islam, AHM Shofiul Islam Molla Jamal

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 895, P. 165155 - 165155

Published: June 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Characterization, source identification and hazard index assessment of ingested microplastics in farmed tilapia Oreochromis niloticus DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Abdul Momin Siddique, Mohammad Imtiaz Hossain,

Md. Mishfikur Rahman Sunji

et al.

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 158, P. 111334 - 111334

Published: Dec. 2, 2023

Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in marine and freshwater environments. Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus one of the most important cultured fish species South Asia. However, limited research has been conducted on impact hazard risk assessment microplastic (MP) tilapia. This study characterized ingested MPs identified potential sources gastrointestinal tracts (GTs) farmed tilapia their health assessment. GTs 36 samples were collected from 12 farms Noakhali District, Bangladesh. A total 199 particles extracted all samples. Mean abundance did not significantly vary among (F = 1.464, p 0.209). The highest numbers 8 to 10 MPs/GT Farm 2, while lowest 3 5 9. revealed that fibres dominant shape (90.95 %). In GT tilapia, black (25.13 %), blue (24.12 red (23.12 %) colour MPs. Most found within 300–1500 µm size accounted for 80.90 % MP particles. Identified polymers polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which consistent with reported results literature. Observed polymer index (PHI) value this demonstrated PP (PHI 14.79) PET 33.12) "High" category (hazard level III), PE 507.65) PVC 307,730.77) fell under "Danger" IV) "Extreme danger" V) category, respectively. When ingested, these could enter human body directly have adverse effects require additional research. Hopefully, will increase our understanding microplastics through O. guide future

Language: Английский

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Microplastic pollution in two remote rivers of Türkiye DOI
Sedat Gündoğdu, Banu Kutlu, Tahır Özcan

et al.

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 195(6)

Published: June 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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