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View article: Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for direct analysis of pristine and environmentally aged microplastics: A PCA-based approach
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for direct analysis of pristine and environmentally aged microplastics: A PCA-based approach Open
View article: Investigating aquatic biodegradation and changes in the properties of pristine and UV-irradiated microplastics from conventional and biodegradable agricultural plastics
Investigating aquatic biodegradation and changes in the properties of pristine and UV-irradiated microplastics from conventional and biodegradable agricultural plastics Open
There is an increasing tendency to replace conventional agricultural plastic mulching films with biodegradable alternatives. However, while the latter biodegrade well under controlled conditions (e.g. industrial compost), their biodegradat…
View article: Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Direct Analysis of Pristine and Environmentally Aged Microplastics: A PCA-Based Approach
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Direct Analysis of Pristine and Environmentally Aged Microplastics: A PCA-Based Approach Open
View article: Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Direct Analysis of Pristine and Environmentally Aged Microplastics: A PCA-Based Approach
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Direct Analysis of Pristine and Environmentally Aged Microplastics: A PCA-Based Approach Open
View article: Raman microspectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the analysis of polyethylene microplastics in human soft tissues
Raman microspectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the analysis of polyethylene microplastics in human soft tissues Open
People are exposed to microplastics (MPs) on a large scale in everyday life. However, it is not clear whether MPs can also be distributed and retained in certain tissues. Therefore, the development of analytical methods capable of detectin…
View article: Aquatic Toxicity of Polyethylene and Microcrystalline Cellulose Microbeads Used as Abrasives in Cosmetics
Aquatic Toxicity of Polyethylene and Microcrystalline Cellulose Microbeads Used as Abrasives in Cosmetics Open
Microplastics have been part of personal care products for years, but due to microplastic pollution, many companies have replaced microplastics with natural particles, such as microcrystalline cellulose. Although natural particles are cons…
View article: Phytoremediation: A promising approach to remove microplastics from the aquatic environment
Phytoremediation: A promising approach to remove microplastics from the aquatic environment Open
View article: Environmental aging and biodegradation of tire wear microplastics in the aquatic environment
Environmental aging and biodegradation of tire wear microplastics in the aquatic environment Open
Tire wear microplastics (TWM) are formed by friction between tires and road surfaces during driving and they belong among the most abundant microplastics in the environment. However, the information about their fate in the environment is s…
View article: A study of the adsorption of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on polyethylene microplastics and their desorption in aquatic media
A study of the adsorption of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on polyethylene microplastics and their desorption in aquatic media Open
In this study, we investigated the interactions between titanium dioxide (nTiO2) and zinc oxide (nZnO) nanoparticles and polyethylene microplastics (MPs) with respect to their adsorption and subsequent desorption in aquatic medi…
View article: A Study of the Adsorption of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Polyethylene Microplastics and Their Desorption in Aquatic Media
A Study of the Adsorption of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Polyethylene Microplastics and Their Desorption in Aquatic Media Open
View article: Characterization and toxicity assessment of industrial microplastics made of Bakelite
Characterization and toxicity assessment of industrial microplastics made of Bakelite Open
Microplastic research has focused mainly on particles made of polymers from ordinary consumer plastic products while industrial plastics has been largely overlooked. However, industrial plastics as Bakelite can be of a great importance due…
View article: Combined effects of polyethylene microplastics and nanoparticles on Lemna minor
Combined effects of polyethylene microplastics and nanoparticles on Lemna minor Open
Metal- and metal/oxide-based engineered nanoparticles and especially ZnO and TiO2 are very useful nanomaterials due to their excellent physio-chemical properties which can be used in many industrial applications. They are also commonly use…
View article: Monitoring of biofilm growth on the microplastic surface
Monitoring of biofilm growth on the microplastic surface Open
In the aquatic environment, microplastics coexist with microorganisms that attach to the surface and form a biofilm - this process is often referred to as biofouling. Biofilm has a significant impact on the properties of microplastics, but…
View article: Distribution and fate of microplastics in a laboratory surface-flow constructed wetland
Distribution and fate of microplastics in a laboratory surface-flow constructed wetland Open
Constructed wetlands are wastewater treatment systems in which organic matter, metals and nutrients can be effectively removed. However, the effectiveness of constructed wetlands in retaining microplastics is still unknown. In this context…
View article: Phytoremediation potential of Lemna minor for removal of microplastics from aquatic environment
Phytoremediation potential of Lemna minor for removal of microplastics from aquatic environment Open
When microplastics enter the environment, they can interact with aquatic organisms at all trophic levels, including plants. Insufficient understanding of these interactions hinders the development of phytoremediation strategies that are cr…
View article: Long-term interactions between microplastics and floating macrophyte Lemna minor: The potential for phytoremediation of microplastics in the aquatic environment
Long-term interactions between microplastics and floating macrophyte Lemna minor: The potential for phytoremediation of microplastics in the aquatic environment Open
The presence of microplastics (MPs) in the environment has raised many concerns, and therefore approaches and technologies to remove them in situ are of high interest. In this context, we investigated the interactions between polyethylene …
View article: An extensive characterization of various environmentally relevant microplastics – Material properties, leaching and ecotoxicity testing
An extensive characterization of various environmentally relevant microplastics – Material properties, leaching and ecotoxicity testing Open
Microplastics in the environment occur in different sizes and shapes and are made of various polymers. Therefore, they also considerably differ in their properties and ecotoxicity. However, the majority of microplastics research uses pre-m…