Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A Review
This review is a critical analysis of current freshwater and terrestrial research with an emphasis on transport, behaviour, fate and subsequent ecological impacts that plastic pollution poses. The current methods of extraction and evaluation of organic-rich samples are also explored for both micro-...
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| description | This review is a critical analysis of current freshwater and terrestrial research with an emphasis on transport, behaviour, fate and subsequent ecological impacts that plastic pollution poses. The current methods of extraction and evaluation of organic-rich samples are also explored for both micro- and nanoplastics. Furthermore, micro- and nanoplastics are discussed with reference to their environmental and health implications for biota. Regulations imposed on the manufacture and distribution of plastics globally are also noted. Within the review, the current literature has been presented and knowledge gaps identified. These include the characterization and quantification of micro- and nanoplastics entering and forming within the freshwater and terrestrial environment, the fate and behaviour of micro- and nanoplastics under varying conditions and the impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4c992cf9f30641eb9db89d1e8198a2ea2023-11-20T14:28:15ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412020-09-01129263310.3390/w12092633Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A ReviewKellie Boyle0Banu Örmeci1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, CanadaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, CanadaThis review is a critical analysis of current freshwater and terrestrial research with an emphasis on transport, behaviour, fate and subsequent ecological impacts that plastic pollution poses. The current methods of extraction and evaluation of organic-rich samples are also explored for both micro- and nanoplastics. Furthermore, micro- and nanoplastics are discussed with reference to their environmental and health implications for biota. Regulations imposed on the manufacture and distribution of plastics globally are also noted. Within the review, the current literature has been presented and knowledge gaps identified. These include the characterization and quantification of micro- and nanoplastics entering and forming within the freshwater and terrestrial environment, the fate and behaviour of micro- and nanoplastics under varying conditions and the impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2633fatetransportimpactsamplingquantificationcharacterization |
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| title | Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A Review |
| title_full | Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A Review |
| title_short | Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Freshwater and Terrestrial Environment: A Review |
| title_sort | microplastics and nanoplastics in the freshwater and terrestrial environment a review |
| topic | fate transport impact sampling quantification characterization |
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