Microplastics in freshwater systems: A review of the emerging threats, identification of knowledge gaps and prioritisation of research needs

Water Research, Journal Year: 2015, Volume and Issue: 75, P. 63 - 82

Published: Feb. 18, 2015

Language: Английский

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The plastic in microplastics: A review

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 119(1), P. 12 - 22

Published: April 25, 2017

Language: Английский

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Plastic waste in the marine environment: A review of sources, occurrence and effects

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 566-567, P. 333 - 349

Published: May 24, 2016

Language: Английский

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The present and future of microplastic pollution in the marine environment

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2013, Volume and Issue: 185, P. 352 - 364

Published: Nov. 23, 2013

Language: Английский

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Plastics in soil: Analytical methods and possible sources

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 612, P. 422 - 435

Published: Sept. 1, 2017

Language: Английский

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Airborne microplastics: Consequences to human health?

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 234, P. 115 - 126

Published: Dec. 21, 2017

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in freshwater ecosystems: what we know and what we need to know

Environmental Sciences Europe, Journal Year: 2014, Volume and Issue: 26(1)

Published: July 8, 2014

While the use of plastic materials has generated huge societal benefits, 'plastic age' comes with downsides: One issue emerging concern is accumulation plastics in aquatic environment. Here, so-called microplastics (MP), fragments smaller than 5 mm, are special because they can be ingested throughout food web more readily larger particles. Focusing on freshwater MP, we briefly review state science to identify gaps knowledge and deduce research needs.

Language: Английский

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Microplastic as a Vector for Chemicals in the Aquatic Environment: Critical Review and Model-Supported Reinterpretation of Empirical Studies

Environmental Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 50(7), P. 3315 - 3326

Published: March 7, 2016

The hypothesis that 'microplastic will transfer hazardous hydrophobic organic chemicals (HOC) to marine animals' has been central the perceived hazard and risk of plastic in environment. is often cited gained momentum, turning it into paradigm status. We provide a critical evaluation scientific literature regarding this hypothesis. Using new calculations based on published studies, we explain sometimes contrasting views unify them one interpretive framework. One explanation for among studies they test different hypotheses. When reframed context above hypothesis, available data become consistent. show HOC microplastic-water partitioning can be assumed at equilibrium most microplastic residing oceans. calculate fraction total sorbed by plastics small compared other media ocean. further demonstrate consistency (a) measured from organisms laboratory, (b) desorption rates polymers artificial gut fluids (c) simulations plastic-inclusive bioaccumulation models (d) inferred first principles. conclude overall flux HOCs bioaccumulated natural prey overwhelms ingested habitats, which implies ingestion not likely increase exposure thus risks

Language: Английский

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Pollutants bioavailability and toxicological risk from microplastics to marine mussels

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2015, Volume and Issue: 198, P. 211 - 222

Published: Jan. 28, 2015

Language: Английский

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Occurrence and effects of plastic additives on marine environments and organisms: A review

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 182, P. 781 - 793

Published: May 16, 2017

Language: Английский

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