<i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> L. (Black Locust) Leaflets as Biomonitors of Airborne Microplastics

<i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> L. (Black Locust) Leaflets as Biomonitors of Airborne Microplastics

Here we investigate the suitability of <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i> L. (black locust) leaflets as a novel biomonitor of airborne microplastics (MPs) including tyre wear particles (TWPs). Leaflets were collected from rural roadside locations (ROs, <i>n</i> = 5) and urban parks...

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Main Authors: Mehriban Jafarova, Lisa Grifoni, Monia Renzi, Tecla Bentivoglio, Serena Anselmi, Aldo Winkler, Luigi Antonello Di Lella, Lilla Spagnuolo, Julian Aherne, Stefano Loppi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
atmosphere
biomonitoring
black locust
microfibres
tyre wear particles
Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/12/1456

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