Schaney, Mitzy and Emili, Lisa
(2021)
Characterization of microplastics in sediments and surface waters of a headwater catchment.
In: Pitt Momentum Fund 2021.
Abstract
Microplastics are highly persistent small particles that have been recognized as a global threat to the environment. While plastic pollution in ocean environments has been widely reported, the need for study of microplastics in freshwater riverine environments has been more recently recognized. It is estimated that 80% of microplastics originate from land-based sources with rivers acting as an important transportation pathway, and microplastics themselves having the potential to act as vectors for chemical pollutants. More extensive and regular monitoring of microplastics in river basins is needed. To better understand microplastics in riverine environments, we will be collecting surface water and sediment samples within a headwater basin.
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