Contributions of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in microplastic pollution research: A review
S Veerasingam, M Ranjani… - Critical Reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has been extensively used in microplastic
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …
(MP) pollution research since 2004. The aim of this review is to discuss and highlight the …
Are we underestimating anthropogenic microfiber pollution? A critical review of occurrence, methods, and reporting
Anthropogenic microfibers, a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, can be categorized as
synthetic, semisynthetic, or natural according to material of origin and production process …
synthetic, semisynthetic, or natural according to material of origin and production process …
Seafloor microplastic hotspots controlled by deep-sea circulation
Although microplastics are known to pervade the global seafloor, the processes that control
their dispersal and concentration in the deep sea remain largely unknown. Here, we show …
their dispersal and concentration in the deep sea remain largely unknown. Here, we show …
Microfibers in oceanic surface waters: A global characterization
Microfibers are ubiquitous contaminants of emerging concern. Traditionally ascribed to the
“microplastics” family, their widespread occurrence in the natural environment is commonly …
“microplastics” family, their widespread occurrence in the natural environment is commonly …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic pollution in deep-sea sediments from the Great Australian Bight
Interest in understanding the extent of plastic and specifically microplastic pollution has
increased on a global scale. Still one large piece of the overall puzzle currently lacks: how …
increased on a global scale. Still one large piece of the overall puzzle currently lacks: how …
[HTML][HTML] Sources, transport, and accumulation of different types of plastic litter in aquatic environments: a review study
AE Schwarz, TN Ligthart, E Boukris… - Marine pollution …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Types of plastic waste in different aquatic environments were assessed to obtain a
global framework of plastic waste transport and accumulation, relevant for plastic pollution …
global framework of plastic waste transport and accumulation, relevant for plastic pollution …
Microfiber release to water, via laundering, and to air, via everyday use: a comparison between polyester clothing with differing textile parameters
Textiles are one of the major sources of microplastic pollution to aquatic environments and
have also been reported in dry and wet atmospheric deposition. There is still a lack of …
have also been reported in dry and wet atmospheric deposition. There is still a lack of …
Dispersion, accumulation, and the ultimate fate of microplastics in deep-marine environments: a review and future directions
An estimated 8.3 billion tons of non-biodegradable plastic has been produced over the last
65 years. Much of this is not recycled and is disposed into the natural environment, has a …
65 years. Much of this is not recycled and is disposed into the natural environment, has a …
A practical overview of methodologies for sampling and analysis of microplastics in riverine environments
Microplastics have recently been stated as being remarkable contaminants of all
environmental matrices. The lack of consistent and standardised methods and protocols …
environmental matrices. The lack of consistent and standardised methods and protocols …
Transport and burial of microplastics in deep-marine sediments by turbidity currents
The threat posed by plastic pollution to marine ecosystems and human health is under
increasing scrutiny. Much of the macro-and microplastic in the ocean ends up on the …
increasing scrutiny. Much of the macro-and microplastic in the ocean ends up on the …