Advanced microplastic monitoring using Raman spectroscopy with a combination of nanostructure-based substrates

NH Ly, MK Kim, H Lee, C Lee, SJ Son, KD Zoh… - Journal of Nanostructure …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Micro (nano) plastic (MNP) pollutants have not only impacted human health directly,
but are also associated with numerous chemical contaminants that increase toxicity in the …

[HTML][HTML] Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health

E Moto, M Hossein, R Bakari, AS Mateso, JR Selemani… - HydroResearch, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its
persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere …

Can a sediment core reveal the plastic age? Microplastic preservation in a coastal sedimentary record

L Simon-Sánchez, M Grelaud, C Lorenz… - Environmental …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The seafloor is the major sink for microplastic (MP) pollutants. However, there is a lack of
robust data on the historical evolution of MP pollution in the sediment compartment …

[HTML][HTML] Exploration of occurrence and sources of microplastics (> 10 μm) in Danish marine waters

Y Liu, C Lorenz, A Vianello, K Syberg… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) were quantified in Danish marine waters of the Kattegat and the
southernmost part of Skagerrak bordering to it. Kattegat is a waterbody between Denmark …

Microplastics in the sediments along the eastern Arabian Sea shelf: Distribution, governing factors and risk assessment

P Gupta, M Saha, V Suneel, C Rathore… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite the omnipresence of microplastics (MPs), the studies around the western
continental shelf of Indian Ocean (Eastern Arabian Sea-EAS) are uncovered and …

Marine beach litter monitoring strategies along Mediterranean coasts. A methodological review

C Cesarano, G Aulicino, C Cerrano, M Ponti… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Marine beach litter (MBL) represents a serious issue for marine life, coastal ecosystems,
human health and several economical activities. The Mediterranean Sea is a semi enclosed …

Does microplastic analysis method affect our understanding of microplastics in the environment?

Y Liu, B Prikler, G Bordós, C Lorenz… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Two analytical methods–both in active use at different laboratories–were tested and
compared against each other to investigate how the procedure influences microplastic (MP) …

Assessment of microplastic abundance and impact on recreational beaches along the western Algerian coastline

MEA Bentaallah, D Baghdadi, S Gündoğdu… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have attracted global attention due to their ubiquity and potential impact
on the environment. However, MPs are poorly documented along the Algerian coast. To …

Hydrometeorological assessments of the transport of microplastic pellets in the Eastern Mediterranean

S Gündoğdu, B Ayat, B Aydoğan, C Çevik… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastic pellets were sampled in May and November 2018 during one-week surveys at
13 coastal beaches in Iskenderun Bay/Turkey. Pellet pollution index (PPI) was calculated for …

Evaluating microplastic detection techniques in human-impacted water systems: A mini-review

K Bexeitova, U Zhantikeyev, Y Yeszhan… - ES Energy & …, 2024 - espublisher.com
Microplastics (MP) have emerged as significant global pollutants, garnering considerable
attention from both the scientific community and the public. The significance of microplastic …