Microplastics (MPs), now considered as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), have gained attention because of their widespread presence in the environment. Even though …
River water can be used to recharge aquifers exploited for drinking water production. Several recent studies reported microplastics (MPs) in river water, and therefore, the …
T Can, GE Üstün, Y Kaya - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging pollutant that can be detected in all ecosystems, especially aquatic ecosystems. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are important point …
G Ramaremisa, H Tutu, D Saad - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
This study reports the presence, concentration, and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in tap water in three suburbs in Gauteng Province in South Africa. Physical characterisation …
Z Han, J Jiang, J Xia, C Yan, C Cui - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) contamination in drinking water has raised concerns regarding water safety and public health. In this study, a micro-Raman …
SA Arat - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the literature has been reviewed for the following purposes:(1) to summarize land-based and marine-based sources of microplastics (MPs) in the marine environment,(2) …
YQ Li, CM Zhang, QQ Yuan, K Wu - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) could serve as substrates for microbial colonization and biofilm formation. However, research on the effects of different types of microplastics and natural …
Occurrence and characteristics of microplastics were evaluated in enteral nutrition formulas, for the first time. A total of 30 samples belonging to 9 brands were analysed. Physical and …
S Acarer Arat - Water Science & Technology, 2024 - iwaponline.com
The effluent of WWTPs is an important source of microplastics (MP) for the aquatic environment. In this review study, MPs in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) in Türkiye …