[HTML][HTML] A holistic approach on the impact of microplastic discharge from WWTPs to the neighboring environment in Southeast Spain
J Bayo, J López-Castellanos, S Olmos, D Rojo - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigated the release of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater treatment
plants (WWTPs) to the neighboring environment, including marine and coastal sediments …
plants (WWTPs) to the neighboring environment, including marine and coastal sediments …
Spatial distribution and characteristics of microplastics and associated contaminants from mid-altitude lake in NW Himalaya
Despite the worldwide concern over the impact of microplastics (MPs) and associated
organic contaminants, the information regarding the occurrence and characteristics of these …
organic contaminants, the information regarding the occurrence and characteristics of these …
[HTML][HTML] Plastitar in the Mediterranean Sea: New records and the first geochemical characterization of these novel formations
A new geological formation consisting of plastic debris admixed to petroleum oil residue,
termed “plastitar”, has been recently described in the Canary Islands. Here, we report its …
termed “plastitar”, has been recently described in the Canary Islands. Here, we report its …
[HTML][HTML] The interactions of plastic with tar and other petroleum derivatives in the marine environment: A general perspective
Plastic and oil pollution are closely linked to our dependence on petroleum derivatives.
Their excessive use and inefficiencies in their management, have led to negative impacts on …
Their excessive use and inefficiencies in their management, have led to negative impacts on …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of polypropylene nanofibers on soft corals
Current information regarding the effects of both micro-and nano-plastic debris on coral
reefs is limited; especially the toxicity onto corals from nano-plastics originating from …
reefs is limited; especially the toxicity onto corals from nano-plastics originating from …
Deciphering the seasonal dynamics of microplastic morphotypes and associated co-contaminants along the northwest coast of India
In the present study, the northwest coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea, was selected to
evaluate the microplastic (MP) abundance. This is the first study to emphasize the effects of …
evaluate the microplastic (MP) abundance. This is the first study to emphasize the effects of …
Hotspots of microplastic accumulation at the land-sea transition and their spatial heterogeneity: The Po River prodelta (Adriatic Sea)
Deltas are the locus of river-borne sediment accumulation, however, their role in
sequestering plastic pollutants is still overlooked. By combining geomorphological …
sequestering plastic pollutants is still overlooked. By combining geomorphological …
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a highly effective analytical tool for
identifying organic contaminants, especially those that are polar. The multiresidue analysis …
identifying organic contaminants, especially those that are polar. The multiresidue analysis …
Molecular markers for natural and anthropogenic organic matter sources and distribution in aquatic systems from the Indian Subcontinent
B Mehta - 2023 - 210.212.36.82
The aquatic ecosystems play critical role in Indian Subcontinent by acting as carbon sink
and providing innumerable services to local and regional livelihoods. However, these …
and providing innumerable services to local and regional livelihoods. However, these …