Microplastics: what can we learn from clastic sediments?
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2023
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Waldschläger, K.
Brückner, M.Z.M.
Almroth, B.C.
Hackney, C.R.
Adyel, T.M.
Wu, N.
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Cocca, M.
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Event/exhibition information: 3rd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, Naples (NA), Italy, 25/09/2022-28/09/2022
Source details - Title: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. ICMPMS 2022., 2023 / Cocca, M. (ed./s), Ch.15, pp.105-116
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Microplastics research has gained momentum in the 21st century but lags behind the long-standing research on clastic sediment. An interdisciplinary review paper was conducted, comparing microplastics with natural sediments in terms of particle properties, transport processes, sampling techniques, and ecotoxicology. The paper identifies seven research goals to enhance our understanding of microplastics in freshwater environments while learning from sediment research. This extended abstract presents the core message of the review paper, emphasizing the need to improve descriptions of microplastic particles, understand their transport processes, develop standardized sampling methods, and study their ecotoxicological effects. The research goals outline specific tasks to achieve these objectives and emphasize the importance of comparing microplastics to sediments to gain insights into their toxicity. Addressing these research goals will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of microplastics and their impact on freshwater ecosystems. For detailed insights, the original paper should be consulted.
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