Microplastics in the surface water of small-scale estuaries in Shanghai
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. Macmillan: London. ISSN 0025-326X; e-ISSN 1879-3363, meer
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Marien/Kust; Brak water; Zoet water |
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Microplastic; Small-scale estuary; Shanghai; Surface water |
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- Zhang, J.
- Zhang, C.
- Deng, Y.
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| Abstract |
This study involved an assessment of the levels of microplastic pollution in seven small-scale estuaries in Shanghai for the first time. The abundance of microplastics ranged from 13.53 ± 4.6 to 44.93 ± 9.41 particles L−1, with a mean abundance of 27.84 ± 11.81 particles L−1. Microplastics collected from samples were classified into four types (fiber, film, granule, and fragment), and granules were the most abundant type. Up to 99.5% of microplastics were <2 mm in diameter. The microplastics had a variety of colors, with black being the dominant color. Polypropylene (37.5%) and polyethylene (50%) were the main types of microplastic component validated. Our study showed severe microplastic pollution in small-scale estuaries, and the associated rivers need urgent attention for microplastic pollution prevention. |
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