Microplastic Contamination in Freshwater Environments: A Review, Focusing on Interactions with Sediments and Benthic Organisms

Microplastic Contamination in Freshwater Environments: A Review, Focusing on Interactions with Sediments and Benthic Organisms

Plastic is one of the most commonly produced and used materials in the world due to its outstanding features. However, the worldwide use of plastics and poor waste management have led to negative impacts on ecosystems. Plastic degradation in the environment leads to the generation of plastic particl...

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Main Authors: Arianna Bellasi, Gilberto Binda, Andrea Pozzi, Silvia Galafassi, Pietro Volta, Roberta Bettinetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Environments
Subjects:
microplastic
contaminants
freshwater ecosystems
lakes
rivers
benthos
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/7/4/30

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