Plastic microfibre pollution: how important is clothes' laundering?
C Gaylarde, JA Baptista-Neto, EM da Fonseca - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Plastic microfibre pollution produced by domestic and commercial laundering of synthetic
textiles has recently been incriminated in the press and the scientific literature as the main …
textiles has recently been incriminated in the press and the scientific literature as the main …
Synthetic fibers as microplastics in the marine environment: a review from textile perspective with a focus on domestic washings
FS Cesa, A Turra, J Baruque-Ramos - Science of the total environment, 2017 - Elsevier
The ubiquity of plastic materials in the environment has been, for long, a matter of
discussion. Smaller particles, named microplastics (< 5 mm), gained attention more recently …
discussion. Smaller particles, named microplastics (< 5 mm), gained attention more recently …
The contribution of washing processes of synthetic clothes to microplastic pollution
Microplastic pollution caused by washing processes of synthetic textiles has recently been
assessed as the main source of primary microplastics in the oceans. Therefore …
assessed as the main source of primary microplastics in the oceans. Therefore …
Evaluation of microplastic release caused by textile washing processes of synthetic fabrics
A new and more alarming source of marine contamination has been recently identified in
micro and nanosized plastic fragments. Microplastics are difficult to see with the naked eye …
micro and nanosized plastic fragments. Microplastics are difficult to see with the naked eye …
Microfibers from synthetic textiles as a major source of microplastics in the environment: A review
Microplastic fibers, also known as microfibers, are the most abundant microplastic forms
found in the environment. Microfibers are released in massive numbers from textile …
found in the environment. Microfibers are released in massive numbers from textile …
Assessment of microplastics release from polyester fabrics: The impact of different washing conditions
G Dalla Fontana, R Mossotti, A Montarsolo - Environmental Pollution, 2020 - Elsevier
Synthetic fibers account for approximately 60% of the total global fiber production, and
polyester (PET) and polyamide (PA) dominate. Synthetic fabrics are now widely used in …
polyester (PET) and polyamide (PA) dominate. Synthetic fabrics are now widely used in …
[HTML][HTML] The role of wet wipes and sanitary towels as a source of white microplastic fibres in the marine environment
Understanding source elements of the ocean plastic crisis is key to effective pollution
reduction management and policy. The ubiquity of microplastic (MP) fibres in the oceans is …
reduction management and policy. The ubiquity of microplastic (MP) fibres in the oceans is …
Systematic study of microplastic fiber release from 12 different polyester textiles during washing
Microplastic fibers (MPFs) have been found to be a major form of microplastics in
freshwaters, and washing of synthetic textiles has been identified as one of their main …
freshwaters, and washing of synthetic textiles has been identified as one of their main …
Quantifying shedding of synthetic fibers from textiles; a source of microplastics released into the environment
BM Carney Almroth, L Åström, S Roslund… - … Science and pollution …, 2018 - Springer
Microplastics in the environment are a subject of intense research as they pose a potential
threat to marine organisms. Plastic fibers from textiles have been indicated as a major …
threat to marine organisms. Plastic fibers from textiles have been indicated as a major …
Synthetic microfibers: pollution toxicity and remediation
The ever-increasing use of domestic washing machine by urban population is playing a
major role in synthetic microfibers (SMFs) pollution via entering the ecosystem. Although …
major role in synthetic microfibers (SMFs) pollution via entering the ecosystem. Although …