Adsorption of trace metals onto different plastics during long-term exposure in an estuarine environment: Influence of time, stratified water column, and specific surface …
The pervasive increase of plastics in marine systems and subsequent trace metals (TM)
adsorption represents a critical environmental challenge. This long-term study is first to …
adsorption represents a critical environmental challenge. This long-term study is first to …
Study on the photoaging process and metal ion release of plastic films with two kinds of structures in marine environment: Aliphatic and aromatic polymers
Y Yu, N Tang, Y Huang, J Lu, W Wang, F Guo… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
The prevalence of plastics in the oceans has significantly intensified microplastic pollution,
contributing to broader marine secondary pollution issues. This paper examines how plastic …
contributing to broader marine secondary pollution issues. This paper examines how plastic …
Plastic debris accumulated on Sargassum algae stranded biomass are vectors for different As (V) and As (III) forms
This work shows that the plastic debris accumulated along with stranded Sargassum
biomass in Guadeloupe's beaches contains different forms of arsenic. Results from …
biomass in Guadeloupe's beaches contains different forms of arsenic. Results from …
[HTML][HTML] Towards harmonization of metal (loid) s determination in conventional and compostable plastics: Comparison of acid digestion protocols in LDPE and PBAT …
The determination of metal-containing additives in plastic materials via acid digestion
protocols has attracted growing interest to address potential environmental implications …
protocols has attracted growing interest to address potential environmental implications …
Seasonality of mercury and its fractions in microplastics biofilms-comparison to natural biofilms, suspended particulate matter and bottom sediment
B Graca, A Rychter, M Bełdowska… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biofilms can enhance the sorption of heavy metals onto microplastic (MP) surfaces.
However, most research in this field relies on laboratory experiments and neglects metal …
However, most research in this field relies on laboratory experiments and neglects metal …
Preliminary analysis of the presence of metals and metalloids in cigarette butts and fibers discarded on a tourist beach in Cartagena, Colombia
C Díaz-Mendoza, J Mouthon-Bello, CM Botero… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Cigarette butts are classified as plastic waste due to their composition of cellulose acetate
fibers and are commonly found in beach sand. Their persistence in the environment, low …
fibers and are commonly found in beach sand. Their persistence in the environment, low …