An affordable methodology for quantifying waterborne microplastics - an emerging contaminant in inland-waters
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The occurrence of microplastics in marine habitats is well documented and of growing concern. The presence of these small (<5 mm) pieces of plastic is less well recorded in inland water systems. In this paper, we determine a cost-efficient and straightforward method for the collection and identification of microplastics in UK inland waters. We found pieces of microplastic from all sample sites ranging from over 1000 L-1 in the River Tame, to 2.4 L-1 in Loch Lomond. The presence of microplastics in all waters tested suggest it should now be classed as an emergent contaminant, with routine monitoring required.
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| Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
|---|---|
| Tudalennau (o-i) | 92-95 |
| Nifer y tudalennau | 4 |
| Cyfnodolyn | Journal of Limnology |
| Cyfrol | 79 |
| Rhif y cyfnodolyn | 1 |
| Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar | 13 Tach 2019 |
| Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs) | |
| Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - Chwef 2020 |
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