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P, Agamuthu. "Quantification of Microplastic in Locally Brewed Beers in Malaysia." Open Access Journal of Waste Management & Xenobiotics 7, no. 2 (2024): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.23880/oajwx-16000195.

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Humans ingest five grams of microplastics on a weekly basis. Beverages serve as a microplastic conduit for entering the human body. Nevertheless, beer received minimal attention on microplastics despite its popularity. The objective of this study is to measure the quantity of microplastic particles that are present in locally brewed and packed beers and the amount of microplastic consumed by the beer drinkers in Malaysia. To accomplish this, a total of 15 beer samples from 5 distinct brands were examined. The analysis indicated that microplastics fibres measuring less than 0.5mm and fragments

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Gift Kiisi Nkin. "Microplastic Pollution: An In-depth Review of its Sources, Formation Mechanisms, Quantification Techniques, Environmental Impacts, Toxicological Effects and Remediation Strategies." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 27, no. 1 (2025): 228–62. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.1.2483.

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Microplastic pollution has become a prevalent environmental issue, with particles smaller than 5 millimeters infiltrating virtually every ecosystem. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of microplastic sources, formation mechanisms, quantification techniques, environmental impacts, toxicological effects, and remediation strategies. Microplastics originate from both primary and secondary sources. Primary microplastics include deliberately manufactured particles such as microbeads and synthetic fibers from textiles. Secondary microplastics result from the degradation of larger plastic d

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Li, Daoji, Guyu Peng, and Lixin Zhu. "Progress and prospects of marine microplastic research in China." Anthropocene Coasts 2, no. 1 (2019): 330–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/anc-2018-0014.

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Research on microplastics in China is progressing rapidly. Within recent years, more than 30 research institutes have conducted research on marine microplastic in estuaries, coasts, open sea, and Polar regions. Microplastics have been detected in freshwater systems (lakes, rivers, and wastewater treatment plants) and coastal and marine environments. This paper reviews the research progress of microplastics in China, providing information on topics including the methodology, quantification of microplastics in various habitats, eco-toxicological effect, biodegradation, management, and control of

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Massarelli, Carmine, Claudia Campanale, and Vito Felice Uricchio. "A Handy Open-Source Application Based on Computer Vision and Machine Learning Algorithms to Count and Classify Microplastics." Water 13, no. 15 (2021): 2104. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w13152104.

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Microplastics have recently been discovered as remarkable contaminants of all environmental matrices. Their quantification and characterisation require lengthy and laborious analytical procedures that make this aspect of microplastics research a critical issue. In light of this, in this work, we developed a Computer Vision and Machine-Learning-based system able to count and classify microplastics quickly and automatically in four morphology and size categories, avoiding manual steps. Firstly, an early machine learning algorithm was created to count and classify microplastics. Secondly, a super

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Maltseva, Alina. "Application of raman micro-spectroscopy for quantitative microplastics analysis." Photoniques, no. 128 (2024): 36–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/photon/202412836.

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Microplastics pollution poses a significant environmental threat, highlighting the need for effective quantification methods across various matrices. This article provides an overview of measuring microplastic concentrations and emphasizes the importance of Raman microspectroscopy. Capable of detecting microplastics down to 1 micron, this technique targets the smallest particles that present the highest risk.

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Yahya, H., S. N. Karim, N. Yahaya, S. A. S. Syed Abd Halim, F. I. Zanuari, and H. N> Yahya. "Occurrence and pathways of microplastics, quantification protocol and adverse effects of microplastics towards freshwater and seawater biota." Food Research 7, no. 5 (2023): 164–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.7(5).133.

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Plastic has become one of the major contributors to the world’s pollution. As it may degrade into smaller particles known as microplastics (<5 mm), which has become a new threat towards marine ecosystems. Due to their size, microplastics can easily enter the food chain due to seafood consumption, entering the digestive system. Moreover, microplastics also bring negative impact towards freshwater biota and sea life. Despite the extensive studies on microplastic contamination in the marine environment, research on microplastic in seafood and freshwater environments, specifically regarding ing

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Wander, L., L. Lommel, K. Meyer, U. Braun, and A. Paul. "Development of a low-cost method for quantifying microplastics in soils and compost using near-infrared spectroscopy." Measurement Science and Technology 33, no. 7 (2022): 075801. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/ac5e5f.

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Abstract Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a promising candidate for low-cost, nondestructive, and high-throughput mass quantification of microplastics in environmental samples. Widespread application of the technique is currently hampered mainly by the low sensitivity of NIR spectroscopy compared to thermoanalytical approaches commonly used for this type of analysis. This study shows how the application of NIR spectroscopy for mass quantification of microplastics can be extended to smaller analyte levels by combining it with a simple and rapid microplastic enrichment protocol. For this purp

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Hartati, R., N. A. G. Pamungkas, W. Widianingsih, I. Riniatsih, and R. T. Mahendrajaya. "Microplastics Characteristics in The Seawater of Gresik Waters, East Java, Indonesia." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1496, no. 1 (2025): 012014. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1496/1/012014.

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Abstract Microplastics are a ubiquitous contaminant found in marine environments worldwide, and it has been well-recognized that microplastics affect humans and marine ecosystems. The present work addresses microplastics’ quantification and morphological description (form, color, and size) in the seawater of Gresik waters, East Java. A Niskin water sampler was used to collect the seawater samples from the surface water at six stations and brought to the Laboratory of Marine Sciences, where the identification of microplastics was conducted visually, and the microplastics were counted using a mi

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Woo, Hyunjeong, Kangmin Seo, Yonghyun Choi, et al. "Methods of Analyzing Microsized Plastics in the Environment." Applied Sciences 11, no. 22 (2021): 10640. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app112210640.

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Microplastics are found in various environments with the increasing use of plastics worldwide. Several methods have been developed for the sampling, extraction, purification, identification, and quantification of microplastics in complex environmental matrices. This study intends to summarize recent research trends on the subject. Large microplastic particles can be sorted manually and identified through chemical analysis; however, sample preparation for small microplastic analysis is usually more difficult. Microplastics are identified by evaluating the physical and chemical properties of pla

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Eknai, M., S. Leungprasert, and K. Tungsudjawong. "Seasonal Variations in Microplastic Abundance and Removal Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment Plants in Bangkok, Thailand." Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 24, S1 (2025): 247–57. https://doi.org/10.46488/nept.2024.v24is1.018.

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Wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are significant contributors to the release of microplastics into aquatic environments. Due to the limited information available in Thailand, examining microplastics from WWTPs could assist the Thai government in establishing guidelines for future microplastic control. This study identified microplastics in various WWTPs across Bangkok, Thailand, during two seasons: the dry period (February to May 2022) and the wet period (June to October 2022). The findings revealed a higher abundance of microplastics during the wet season compared to the dry season. In both

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Tesán Onrubia, Javier A., Kahina Djaoudi, Franco Borgogno, et al. "Quantification of Microplastics in North-Western Mediterranean Harbors: Seasonality and Biofilm-Related Metallic Contaminants." Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 9, no. 3 (2021): 337. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030337.

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The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most impacted basins in terms of microplastics pollution. Land-based activities are the major sources of plastic litter to the ocean, with harbors probably representing significant hotspots. In the framework of the SPlasH! project (Stop alle Plastiche in H2O, Interreg Marittimo project), microplastics were sampled in three north-western Mediterranean harbors during summer and winter. In this study, the areal concentrations of microplastics ranged from 5576 to 379,965 items·km−2. A decreasing gradient was observed from the inner to the outer zones of the stud

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Bilugan, Quennie Morales, Jomel Saraza Limbago, and Redel L. Gutierrez. "Detection and quantification of microplastics from cultured green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines." Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability 5, no. 2 (2021): 90–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.22515/sustinere.jes.v5i2.166.

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Microplastic contamination in the aquatic environment is a worldwide problem endangering aquatic organisms and human health. However, few reports were published in the Philippines especially in different edible fishery products. Hence, an investigation to report its prevalence in edible fishery products, especially in a fishery-dependent country, is necessary. This study was conducted to detect, characterize, and quantify microplastics from cultured Green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines. Samples (n=63) were collected from the inner, middle, and outer parts of Bacoor Bay

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Umar, Muhammad, Cecilie Singdahl-Larsen, and Sissel Brit Ranneklev. "Microplastics Removal from a Plastic Recycling Industrial Wastewater Using Sand Filtration." Water 15, no. 5 (2023): 896. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w15050896.

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The removal of microplastic from wastewater collected from a plastic recycling facility was investigated, using a laboratory scale sand-filter. Wastewater samples were collected before and after the onsite sand-filter, for characterization for different polymer types, sizes, and shapes. A considerable difference in the characteristics and concentrations of microplastics was observed before and after onsite sand-filtration, demonstrating differences in the source of microplastics and/or potential contamination of the sand-filter operated at the facility. The distribution of different polymers s

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Choi, Sola, Miyeon Kwon, Myung-Ja Park, and Juhea Kim. "Analysis of Microplastics Released from Plain Woven Classified by Yarn Types during Washing and Drying." Polymers 13, no. 17 (2021): 2988. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym13172988.

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Microplastics reach the aquatic environment through wastewater. Larger debris is removed in sewage treatment plants, but filters are not explicitly designed to retain sewage sludge’s microplastic or terrestrial soils. Therefore, the effective quantification of filtration system to mitigate microplastics is needed. To mitigate microplastics, various devices have been designed, and the removal efficiency of devices was compared. However, this study focused on identifying different fabrics that shed fewer microplastics. Therefore, in this study, fabric-specific analyses of microplastics of three

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Lee, Gwanghee, Jaeheon Jung, Sangjun Moon, Jihyun Jung, and Kyoungson Jhang. "Microscopic Image Dataset with Segmentation and Detection Labels for Microplastic Analysis in Sewage: Enhancing Research and Environmental Monitoring." Microplastics 3, no. 2 (2024): 264–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microplastics3020016.

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We introduce a novel microscopic image dataset augmented with segmentation and detection labels specifically designed for microplastic analysis in sewage environments. Recognizing the increasing concern over microplastics—particles of synthetic polymers smaller than 5 mm—and their detrimental effects on marine ecosystems and human health, our research focuses on enhancing detection and analytical methodologies through advanced computer vision and deep learning techniques. The dataset comprises high-resolution microscopic images of microplastics collected from sewage, meticulously labeled for b

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Karnaver, Preetha, A. S. Deepthi, and Jishamol K.K. "Quantification and Characterization of Microplastic Contamination in Pseudetroplus maculatus (Bloch,1795) and Villorita cyprinoides (Gray,1825) Collected from Vembanad Lake Kerala: Implications for Aquatic Ecosystems." UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 46, no. 8 (2025): 251–68. https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2025/v46i84912.

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Microplastics, smaller plastic particles less than 5mm in size, pose a significant threat to the environment and human health due to their widespread presence, persistence, and potential harm to living organisms. The extensive use of plastics in human life has led to the release of substantial quantities of microplastics into the environment, resulting in widespread pollution. Microplastics are detected in diverse aquatic environments, including freshwater lakes, rivers, and marine ecosystems. Once in aquatic ecosystems, microplastics can be ingested by a wide range of aquatic organisms, inclu

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Mahidin, Asri Gani, Saiful, Muhammad Irham, Wulan Windari, and Erdiwansyah. "An overview of the potential risks, sources, and analytical methods for microplastics in soil." AIMS Environmental Science 9, no. 2 (2022): 169–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/environsci.2022013.

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<abstract> <p>Contaminants from microplastics in the soil can pose a huge and potential risk to global ecological systems. Microplastic contaminants have become an issue since the source and potential risks have gained a point of great concern. This problem is due to the lack of a comprehensive and systematic analysis system for microplastics. Thus, a comprehensive review of microplastic knowledge is carried out to detect its potential risks, occurrences, sources, and characteristics. The study results show that microplastics have been found everywhere, as shown in the global matri

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Wei, Xin-Feng, Tomas Rindzevicius, Kaiyu Wu, et al. "Visualizing undyed microplastic particles and fibers with plasmon-enhanced fluorescence." Chemical Engineering Journal 442, no. 2 (2022): 136117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.136117.

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Despite widespread awareness that enormous consumption of plastics is not sustainable, the global production and use of plastics continue to grow. This generates vast amounts of plastic waste and microplastics, ending up e.g., in the marine environment. There are serious challenges in detecting and measuring microplastics, especially in highly diluted natural samples. Here, a new alternative microplastic detection method based on plasmon-enhanced fluorescence (PEF) was developed and tested using fluorescence microscopy. In particular, gold nanopillar-based substrates, displaying (i) high elect

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Saur, Thibaut, Florian Paillet, Samuel Robert, Jean-Claude Alibar, Jean-François Loret, and Bruno Barillon. "Fate of Microplastic Pollution Along the Water and Sludge Lines in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants." Microplastics 4, no. 2 (2025): 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/microplastics4020019.

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Microplastics have emerged as a global environmental concern due to their widespread presence and potential effects on ecosystems. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a critical role in mitigating the release of microplastics into the environment. This study aimed to evaluate the abundance and distribution of microplastics in three municipal WWTPs exhibiting different sludge and water treatment technologies. Samples were collected at various stages of the treatment process, including influent, primary and biological sludge, treated water, thickened sludge and dehydrated sludge. Quantifica

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Rithwiq, Mankuzhy Anilkumar, Puthuparambil Anju Abraham, Mohanachandran Nair Sindhu Swapna, and Sankaranarayana Iyer Sankararaman. "Quantifying Microplastic Leaching from Paper Cups: A Specklegram Image Analytical Approach." Photonics 11, no. 12 (2024): 1121. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/photonics11121121.

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The study proposes a novel speckle interferometric method for detecting and quantifying microplastic leaching from paper cups, addressing concerns raised by the World Health Organization regarding human health risks. Hot water at varying temperatures is placed in 36 paper cups from different manufacturers, and the specklegrams of the paper cups’ interior surface are recorded. The quantity of microplastics leached into water is estimated by the Neubauer chamber method, which increases with rising water temperature. Surface morphology analysis through atomic force microscopic images reveals ther

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Pakhomova, S. V., A. A. Ershova, I. A. Zdanov, and E. V. Yakushev. "METHODS FOR STUDYING MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION IN NATURAL WATERS: CURRENT STATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS." Journal of Oceanological Research 52, no. 1 (2024): 80–120. http://dx.doi.org/10.29006/1564-2291.jor-2024.52(1).5.

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Assessing contamination of natural waters with microplastic particles includes several methodological stages – sampling, particle extraction, chemical identification and quantification. Currently, different research groups use different methods based on capabilities, available equipment and research objectives, which leads to erroneous estimates and inability to compare data. The article discusses modern approaches for correctly determining the content of microplastics in natural waters in the context of harmonization of methods for studying microplastics and subsequent standardization of moni

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Geng, Zihan. "Distribution, Migration and Ecological Effects of Microplastics in Marine Environment." Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology 91 (April 15, 2024): 43–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/jxnp1b35.

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The issue of microplastic pollution has garnered significant attention from governments worldwide and the academic community. Numerous scholarly investigations and regulatory frameworks have been developed pertaining to microplastics. This article presents a comprehensive survey of the advancements made in the investigation and study of microplastics in the global marine ecosystem. It introduces the fundamental characteristics of microplastics, including definitions, classifications, and sources, as well as the patterns of distribution and migration observed in the marine environment. This stu

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Azaaouaj, Soria, Noureddine Er-Ramy, Driss Nachite, and Giorgio Anfuso. "Presence, Spatial Distribution, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Beach Sediments Along the Northwestern Moroccan Mediterranean Coast." Water 17, no. 11 (2025): 1646. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17111646.

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Microplastics (MPs) (<5 mm) are recognized as an emerging global problem in all oceans and coastlines around the world. This paper provided the quantification and characteristics of microplastics found on fourteen beaches along the northwestern Moroccan Mediterranean coast. A total of 42 samples were gathered at a depth of 5 cm along the shoreline using a quadrant of 1 m × 1 m. Microplastics were detected in all sediment samples. The average abundance was 59.33 ± 34.38 MPs kg−1 of dry weight (median: 48.33 MPs kg−1), ranging from 22 ± 7.21 to 135.33 ± 38.80 MPs kg−1. Statistical analyses re

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Nivetha, Mrs E., and Dr R. Mathiyazhagan. "MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION IN FRESH WATER." INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 07, no. 10 (2023): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem25960.

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Water bodies are being slowly but inevitably suffocated by microplastics. Different routes, such as atmospheric deposition, runoff from contaminated soil, or municipal wastewater, allow microplastics to reach water bodies. The movement of plastic debris was significantly aided by storm-water runoff. Microplastics comprise fibres, shreds, particles, flakes, sheets, or foams and occur in a wide range of shapes, colours, and chemical compositions. Environmentalists, organisations, and governments are now aware of the contamination caused by microplastics in both the marine and terrestrial environ

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Kumar, Arun, Chayanika Das, Priyanshi Singh, Ajeet Soni, and Ashutosh Lowanshi. "Comprehensive Review on Microplastic Pollution in Inland Waters of India." UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 46, no. 8 (2025): 281–306. https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2025/v46i84914.

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Microplastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental concern in inland aquatic ecosystems, primarily due to its persistent nature, widespread presence, and potential risks to ecological stability and human health. In India, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and inefficient plastic waste management have exacerbated the accumulation of microplastics in freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and wetlands. This review critically examines the sources, distribution patterns, ecological implications, detection techniques, and mitigation strategies associated with micro

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Hernández Fernández, Joaquín, Heidis Cano, Yoleima Guerra, et al. "Identification and Quantification of Microplastics in Effluents of Wastewater Treatment Plant by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)." Sustainability 14, no. 9 (2022): 4920. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14094920.

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In this research, the presence of microplastics was detected through a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis of three wastewater treatment plants. One of these plants applied only a preliminary treatment stage while the others applied up to a secondary treatment stage to evaluate their effectiveness. The results showed the presence of polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which were classified as fragments, fibers or granules. During the evaluation of the plants, it was determined that the preliminary treatment did not remove m

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Pérez-Reverón, Raquel, Sergio J. Álvarez-Méndez, Rebecca Magdalena Kropp, Adolfo Perdomo-González, Javier Hernández-Borges, and Francisco J. Díaz-Peña. "Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Analytical Methodologies and Effects on Soil Quality and Crop Yield." Agriculture 12, no. 8 (2022): 1162. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12081162.

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Around one million metric ton of plastics is produced worldwide daily. Plastic contamination is aggravated when the particles reach sizes between 5 mm and 1 μm, giving rise to microplastics, which are omnipresent in the environment, especially in agroecosystems. To appreciate the magnitude of this problem, this review analyzes 177 scientific works to focus on the occurrence and effects of microplastics in agricultural soils. Firstly, the sources, behavior and fate of microplastics in agroecosystems are evaluated. Then, in the absence of a standard methodology for the study of microplastics in

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Sholokhova, Anastasiia, Gintaras Denafas, Justinas Ceponkus, and Rita Kriukiene. "Microplastics Release from Conventional Plastics during Real Open Windrow Composting." Sustainability 15, no. 1 (2022): 758. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15010758.

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The recycling of bio-waste plays an important role in a circular economy as it transforms bio-waste into a valuable resource (organic fertilizer). However, even separately collected bio-waste can contain some plastic waste, which is usually separated after composting and not before it. Primary studies have confirmed the degradation of plastic during composting, but the release of microplastics from them has not been studied. This article presents a quantification and comparison of the release of microplastics from commonly used plastics during green waste composting. Microplastics were identif

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Ponti, Jessica, J. Francisco Barbosa-de-Bessa, Dora Mehn, et al. "Representative Test Material for Validation of Density Separation as Part of Microplastic Quantification in Drinking Water." Polymers 17, no. 4 (2025): 526. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17040526.

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The evolving regulatory landscape for microplastics—including the European Union’s Drinking Water Directive—underscores the importance of addressing the analytics of emerging contaminants in water, ensuring public health protection, and fostering scientific advancements in environmental monitoring. This work aims to contribute to these advancements by sharing the strategy of test material selection and characterisation for the validation of sample treatment protocols. The article describes a PVC-based representative test material of industrial origin, its physicochemical characterisation, and

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Kiefer, Tim, Martin Knoll, and Andreas Fath. "Comparing Methods for Microplastic Quantification Using the Danube as a Model." Microplastics 2, no. 4 (2023): 322–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microplastics2040025.

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This study investigates the impact different mesh-sized filtration methods have on the amount of detected microplastics in the surface water of the Danube River delta. Further, the distribution of microplastics in different size categories (20 µm, 65 µm, 105 µm) and in the water column (0 m, 3 m, 6 m) was analyzed. Our findings show that the Danube River carries 46 p∙L−1 (microplastic particles per liter) with a size larger than 105 µm, 95 p∙L−1 larger than 65 µm and 2677 p∙L−1 that are larger than 20 µm. This suggests a negative logarithmic correlation between mesh size and particle amount. T

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Kim, Soyoun, Yejin Hyeon, and Chanhyuk Park. "Microplastics’ Shape and Morphology Analysis in the Presence of Natural Organic Matter Using Flow Imaging Microscopy." Molecules 28, no. 19 (2023): 6913. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28196913.

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Ubiquitous microplastics in urban waters have raised substantial public concern due to their high chemical persistence, accumulative effects, and potential adverse effects on human health. Reliable and standardized methods are urgently needed for the identification and quantification of these emerging environmental pollutants in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). In this study, we introduce an innovative rapid approach that employs flow imaging microscopy (FlowCam) to simultaneously identify and quantify microplastics by capturing high-resolution digital images. Real-time image acquisition i

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Corti, Andrea, Virginia Vinciguerra, Valentina Iannilli, et al. "Thorough Multianalytical Characterization and Quantification of Micro- and Nanoplastics from Bracciano Lake’s Sediments." Sustainability 12, no. 3 (2020): 878. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12030878.

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Lake basins can behave as accumulators of microplastics released in wastewaters as such or resulting from degradation of larger items before and/or during their journey toward the marine environment as a final sink. A novel multianalytical approach was adopted for the detection and quantification of microplastics with size < 2 mm in the sediments of the volcanic lake of Bracciano, Italy. Simple analytical techniques such as solvent extraction/fractionation (for polyolefins and polystyrene) or depolymerization (for polyethylene terephthalate, PET), along with chromatographic detection (SEC a

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Mutuku, Judith, Maria Yanotti, Mark Tocock, and Darla Hatton MacDonald. "The Abundance of Microplastics in the World’s Oceans: A Systematic Review." Oceans 5, no. 3 (2024): 398–428. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/oceans5030024.

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Microplastics are ubiquitous in marine environments and have been documented across all ocean compartments, especially surface waters, across the world. Even though several studies identify the presence of microplastics in the world’s five oceans, there remains an overt problem of large inconsistencies in their sampling, extraction, and consequent quantification. Despite the complexity of these methodologies, researchers have tried to explore microplastic abundance in ocean surface waters. Using a systematic review approach, a dataset was derived from 73 primary studies undertaken since the ye

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Henny, C., T. Suryono, D. Rohaningsih, GP Yoga, J. Sudarso, and A. Waluyo. "The occurrence of microplastics in the surface water of several urban lakes in the Megacity of Jakarta." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1201, no. 1 (2023): 012023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1201/1/012023.

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Abstract Microplastic pollution in the marine and freshwater environment has been a global concern. The pollution in densely populated urban areas may be more severe than in any other environment, especially in areas lacking plastic waste management. Urban lakes in the Megacity of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, and neighboring areas, which is the most populated city in the world, have been severely polluted by plastic waste. The urban lakes studied were located downstream of watershed areas of major rivers that outflow into Jakarta Bay, the Java Sea, and finally the ocean. To our know

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Aman, Pratap Singh, Varma Vishant, and V. John Raju. "Microplastics are Ubiquitous, but their Deleterious Effects are a Serious Concern to Our Environment – A Mini Review." International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 7, no. 4 (2022): 363–72. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6505333.

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Microplastics (MPs) is Present everywhere from the great Himalayas to deep oceans. It is a new type of pollutant in our environment. Microplastics are polymers plastic particles that are synthetic or semisynthetic and have an average size of less than 5mm. On an average 11kg of plastic is consumed per capita in India which is 9 times smaller than per capita consumption in America. 100 million plastic bottles are used per day by the whole world. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an overabundance of microfiber waste, Personal Protective Waste (PPE), primarily from hospitals, homes, schools, stree

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Zhang, Jixiong, Kuangda Tian, Chunli Lei, and Shungeng Min. "Identification and quantification of microplastics in table sea salts using micro-NIR imaging methods." Analytical Methods 10, no. 24 (2018): 2881–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8ay00125a.

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Wyer, Holly, Darrin Polhemus, Shelly Moore, Stephen B. Weisberg, Scott Coffin, and Chelsea M. Rochman. "Steps Scientists Can Take to Inform Aquatic Microplastics Management: A Perspective Informed by the California Experience." Applied Spectroscopy 74, no. 9 (2020): 971–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003702820946033.

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Recent evidence suggests that microplastic particles are pervasive and potentially of great risk to both animal and human health. The California legislature has responded to this information by enacting two new bills that require quantification of microplastics in various media and development of new management strategies to address microplastic pollution. However, there are several scientific gaps that impede the development and implementation of necessary management strategies to address microplastic pollution. In this paper, we use the California experience as a case study to provide perspe

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Zhou, Xuejun, Qian Wang, Jin Wang, Hongyan Li, Jiefang Ren, and Shali Tang. "Quantification of Microplastics in Plastic-Bottled Chinese Baijiu Using Micro-FTIR in Imaging Mode." Applied Sciences 13, no. 20 (2023): 11142. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app132011142.

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Microplastics (MPs) are prevalent in our environment, being present in the air we breathe and in the food we consume. Due to the widespread use of plastic materials in everyday life, the amount of microplastics being released into the biosphere has become increasingly apparent in recent years. This study provides the first documentation of the presence of microplastics in Chinese baijiu, a popular alcoholic beverage in China, bottled in plastic. It is essential to note the significance of this discovery and potential implications for human health. Analysis of samples collected from the Chinese

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Leonard, Jamie, Hatice Ceylan Koydemir, Vera S. Koutnik, Derek Tseng, Aydogan Ozcan, and Sanjay K. Mohanty. "Smartphone-enabled rapid quantification of microplastics." Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters 3 (November 2022): 100052. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hazl.2022.100052.

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Maula, Rahmatun, Yuniati Zevi, Rijal Hakiki, Barti Setiani Muntalif, and Putri Sandi Daniar. "Image processing techniques for measuring primary microplastic abundance in various of dispersant." E3S Web of Conferences 485 (2024): 04008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202448504008.

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Microplastics have become one of the world’s most important environmental issues and have received widespread attention as a new type of pollutant. Microplastic quantification methods have evolved from manual to semi-automated and automated methods. These methods still possess drawbacks such costly detecting equipment, lengthy detection durations, and imprecise detection rates, making the detection of microplastics difficult in natural environments. This study aimed to measure the abundance of primary microplastics (microbeads) using Image Processing Techniques (IPT) with various dispersants a

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Setyobudi, Roy Hendroko, Shazma Anwar, Iswahyudi Iswahyudi, et al. "Identification and Quantification of Microplastics Contamination in Potato from Malang Raya, Indonesia." BIO Web of Conferences 104 (2024): 00036. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202410400036.

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The presence of microplastics (MPs) in agricultural soil has the potential to contaminate plants and agricultural products with negative impacts on humans and living creatures. Therefore, identifying and quantifying MPs in potato farms is essential to evaluate. This study aims to estimate MPs pollutants in potato farms. This study found that potato farm components (potato seedlings, soil, organic fertilizer, potato, irrigation water and potato chips) had a total MPs content of 104 particles. The higher abundance of MPs 2.83 mL–1 was recorded in Pujon Kidul irrigation water and lower abundance

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Primus, A., and S. Azman. "Quantification and Characterisation of Microplastics in Fish and Surface Water at Melayu River, Johor." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1229, no. 1 (2022): 012014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1229/1/012014.

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Abstract Microplastics are plastic particles (< 5 mm) found in the environment that can be ingested by animals and transferred up in the trophic level. The study was conducted through sample collection, digestion of gastrointestinal (GI) tracts of fish, density separation using NaCl, filtration, microscopy, and ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy. The amount of ingested microplastics by Melayu River fish samples was: Gray Eel-Catfish (3.92 ± 4.17 particles/individual) > Sagor Catfish (2.00 ± 1.41 particles/individual) > Spotted Sicklefish (2.00 ± 0.00 particles/individual). The trend of microplasti

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Bilal, Muhammad, Atif Yaqub, Habib Ul Hassan, et al. "Microplastic Quantification in Aquatic Birds: Biomonitoring the Environmental Health of the Panjkora River Freshwater Ecosystem in Pakistan." Toxics 11, no. 12 (2023): 972. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics11120972.

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Microplastic pollution has become a global concern, with potential negative impacts on various ecosystems and wildlife species. Among these species, ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) are particularly vulnerable due to their feeding habits and proximity to aquatic environments contaminated with microplastics. The current study was designed to monitor microplastic (MP) pollutants in the freshwater ecosystem of the Panjkora River, Lower Dir, Pakistan. A total of twenty (20) duck samples were brought up for four months and 13 days on the banks of the river, with no food intake outside the river. When the

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Harusato, Akihito, and Masashi Kato. "Mechanisms of Generation and Ecological Impacts of Nano- and Microplastics from Artificial Turf Systems in Sports Facilities." Environments 12, no. 4 (2025): 109. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments12040109.

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The worldwide adoption of artificial turf in sports facilities and urban landscapes, alongside the systematic transition from natural grass and soil-based grounds, has raised growing concerns about its contribution to the significant source of nano- and microplastics in ecosystems. This review examines current knowledge on the mechanisms of nano- and microplastic generation from artificial turf systems and their environmental impacts. Combined mechanical stress, ultra-violet radiation, and weathering processes contribute to the breakdown of synthetic grass fibers and infill materials, generati

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Cowger, Win, Andy M. Booth, Bonnie M. Hamilton, et al. "Reporting Guidelines to Increase the Reproducibility and Comparability of Research on Microplastics." Applied Spectroscopy 74, no. 9 (2020): 1066–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003702820930292.

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The ubiquitous pollution of the environment with microplastics, a diverse suite of contaminants, is of growing concern for science and currently receives considerable public, political, and academic attention. The potential impact of microplastics in the environment has prompted a great deal of research in recent years. Many diverse methods have been developed to answer different questions about microplastic pollution, from sources, transport, and fate in the environment, and about effects on humans and wildlife. These methods are often insufficiently described, making studies neither comparab

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Cunsolo, Serena, John Williams, Michelle Hale, Daniel S. Read, and Fay Couceiro. "Optimising sample preparation for FTIR-based microplastic analysis in wastewater and sludge samples: multiple digestions." Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 413, no. 14 (2021): 3789–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00216-021-03331-6.

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AbstractThe lack of standardised methodologies in microplastic research has been addressed in recent years as it hampers the comparison of results across studies. The quantification of microplastics in the environment is key to the assessment of the potential eco-toxicological impacts that this new category of emerging pollutants could have on terrestrial and aquatic species. Therefore, the need for protocols that are robust, simple and reliable together with their standardisation are of crucial importance. This study has focused on removal of organic matter with Fenton reagent from wastewater

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Pereira, Maria Eduarda Magosso, Marcelo Campos, Fábio José Roca dos Santos, et al. "Distribution and Characterization of Microplastics and Their Relationship With Water Quality in the Cabaça Stream, Campo Grande-MS." Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 18, no. 11 (2024): e09920. http://dx.doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n11-177.

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Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the presence, abundance, and morphological characteristics of microplastics in the Cabaça Stream in Campo Grande-MS, seeking to understand their relationship with water quality and aiming at the preservation of aquatic ecosystems. Theoretical Framework: The research is based on studies regarding microplastic pollution, particularly in aquatic ecosystems. Two indices were utilized for the analysis of the water quality of the studied stream: the IQACETESB and the IQASmith (1987). The digestion and density separation methodology are based o

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Philipp, Carolin, Bianca Unger, Elke K. Fischer, Joseph G. Schnitzler, and Ursula Siebert. "Handle with Care—Microplastic Particles in Intestine Samples of Seals from German Waters." Sustainability 12, no. 24 (2020): 10424. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su122410424.

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The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) aims to reduce the marine debris burden in the marine environment by 2020. This requires an assessment of the actual situation, which includes the occurrence as well as the caused impacts. Information on both is scarce when it comes to top predators like marine mammals and the burden of microplastic. This is hampered by the limited access to free ranging marine mammals for collecting samples, as well as sample handling. The present study investigated gastrointestinal tracts and faecal samples of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) and grey seals (Halic

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Pandey, Bhamini, Jigyasa Pathak, Poonam Singh, et al. "Microplastics in the Ecosystem: An Overview on Detection, Removal, Toxicity Assessment, and Control Release." Water 15, no. 1 (2022): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w15010051.

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In recent decades, the accumulation and fragmentation of plastics on the surface of the planet have caused several long-term climatic and health risks. Plastic materials, specifically microplastics (MPs; sizes < 5 mm), have gained significant interest in the global scientific fraternity due to their bioaccumulation, non-biodegradability, and ecotoxicological effects on living organisms. This study explains how microplastics are generated, transported, and disposed of in the environment based on their sources and physicochemical properties. Additionally, the study also examines the impact of

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Nyakoojo, C., W. Kabiswa, E. Najjuma, P. Matovu, and H. Ocaya. "Potential of Heavy Metals and Microplastics Contamination in River Mpanga, Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Uganda." Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 23, no. 3 (2024): 1547–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.46488/nept.2024.v23i03.024.

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Anthropogenic environmental pollution is a major development challenge in Ugandan rivers and lakes, the key drivers being industrialization, agriculture, and urbanization. The aim of the study was to assess the potential of heavy metal and microplastic contamination in River Mpanga, Fort Portal, Uganda. Triplicate water and sediment samples were collected from three sampling sites, preserved, and analyzed at the Chemistry Department, Makerere University for heavy metals, while microplastics analysis was conducted at NaFIRRI, Jinja. Sediment heavy metal contamination was assessed from the geoac

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