Microplastic occurrence and fate in the South African environment: a review

Microplastic occurrence and fate in the South African environment: a review

Abstract This review examines the occurrence and fate of microplastics (MPs) in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments in South Africa. MPs were found in Tshwane and Johannesburg in drinking water samples, with concentrations as high as 0.189 particles/L. Concentrations in freshwater bodie...

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Main Authors: Ntebogeng Sharon Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, Funzani Asnath Melato, Khathutshelo Netshiongolwe, Oisaemi Uduagele Izevbekhai, Sello Presly Lepule, Kgomotso Motsepe, Joshua Nosa Edokpayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-12-01
Series:Environmental Systems Research
Subjects:
Freshwater
Marine water
Terrestrial environment
Microplastic fate and transport
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40068-024-00389-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40068-024-00389-w

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