Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandra Cincinelli, Costanza Scopetani, David Chelazzi, Tania Martellini, Maria Pogojeva, Jaroslav Slobodnik
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence, morphology, and identification of microplastics in Black Sea sediments at different depths using a non-invasive method. The research found that microplastics were present in 83% of sediment samples, with polyethylene and polypropylene being the most abundant plastic polymers, and fibers being the dominant type of microplastics in sediments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Guangyu Liu, Yujuan Hua, Ronda Gras, Jim Luong
Summary: An analytical strategy utilizing discrete frequency infrared imaging technique was developed to improve sample throughput in microplastic analysis. The concept demonstration study achieved high identification rates with a reduced scanning area, demonstrating the potential of this technique to enhance sample throughput.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neda Boskovic, Danijela Joksimovic, Ana Perosevic-Bajceta, Milica Pekovic, Oliver Bajt
Summary: This study investigates the characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in surface sediment along the Montenegrin coast, including abundance, distribution, shape types, colors, sizes, and polymer types. The study identifies significant sources of MPs pollution and provides important data for further research on the effects of MPs pollution on the marine environment's quality, health, and functionality.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lotte Janssens, Eva Garcia-Vazquez
Summary: Research in central north coast of Spain found that herbivorous topshells contained more microplastics than carnivorous anemones, with fibers being the most common particles and colors including transparent, blue, and black. The sampled items also contained harmful compounds, highlighting the need for studies on seafood safety.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Prasun Goswami, Nambali Valsalan Vinithkumar, Gopal Dharani
Summary: This study analyzed microplastics (MPs) abundances and characteristics in seafloor sediments from the Arabian and Andaman seas, revealing a widespread occurrence of MPs in the Indian seas. The mean MP concentration in the Arabian Sea was significantly higher than in the Andaman Sea, with fiber being the most dominant shape.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Paulina Piskula, Aleksander Maria Astel
Summary: A variety of plastics are produced and used in various industries, but they pose a serious threat to ecosystems due to the high generation of waste. This study aimed to assess the presence of microplastics in fish organs from the southern Baltic Sea. Microplastics were found in the gills, digestive tract, and liver of the tested fish species.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dinuka Kankanige, Sandhya Babel
Summary: Plastic-contaminated drinking water is a global concern, with a focus on microplastics contamination in a conventional water treatment plant in Thailand. The study found that the water treatment plant had an overall removal efficiency of 67.6% to 57.2%, with a substantial number of microplastics still present in the treated water. The dominant sources of microplastics contamination were identified as raw water and internal contamination within the plant, posing a challenge to drinking water quality in Thailand.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Alexander Finnegan, Rebekah C. Susserott, Lip-Hwee Koh, Wei-Boon Teo, Chris Gouramanis
Summary: This study introduces a simple sample preparation method that greatly improves the results of Fourier transform infrared analysis. By compressing the fibers and improving their surfaces, the method achieves high matching scores and reproducibility in spectra generation.
APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Igor Zhdanov, Alexey Lokhov, Artem Belesov, Aleksandr Kozhevnikov, Svetlana Pakhomova, Anfisa Berezina, Natalia Frolova, Ekaterina Kotova, Andrey Leshchev, Xinhong Wang, Peter Zavialov, Evgeniy Yakushev
Summary: The Northern Dvina River is a major source of microplastic pollution in the White and Barents Seas, with no significant seasonal variation in microplastic export. The highest export rate occurs during the spring flood period.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Tibor Filep, Dora Zach, Gergely Jakab, Zoltan Szalai
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition of dissolved and particulate organic matter (DOM and POM) in forest soils using various spectroscopy techniques. The results showed that soil parameters, such as pH and silt content, have a significant impact on the chemical composition of DOM and POM. Additionally, a strong correlation was found between the chemical composition of POM and DOM.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vinay Mohan Pathak, Navneet
Summary: Microplastics, especially LDPE, were biodegraded by isolated polymer-degrading bacteria. P. aeruginosa V1 exhibited the highest degradation capability, followed by B. subtilis V8, A. calcoaceticus V4, P. putida C2-5, and P. aminophilus B14-. The biodegradation was evaluated using CO2 evolution, weight loss analysis, SEM, and FT-IR spectroscopy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. L. Alves, L. M. Pinheiro, C. Bueno, V. O. Agostini, L. Perez, E. H. L. Fernandes, J. Weschenfelder, A. Leonhardt, M. Domingues, G. L. L. Pinho, F. Garcia-Rodriguez
Summary: We analyzed the vertical distribution of microplastics (MPs) in sediment cores from the Patos-Mirim System. The cores spanned from mid Holocene to present times and were located near urban/industrial and agricultural regions. We found a MP-free zone at the base and a contaminated zone at the top, indicating the increasing human impact. The main types of MPs were fibers and fragments, with commonly identified polymers being rayon, PVC, acrylate, polycarbonate, and cellophane. Urban/industrial and agricultural activities were identified as key sources of MPs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oluniyi O. Fadare, Elvis D. Okoffo, Emmanuel F. U. Olasehinde
Summary: This study found microplastic contamination in table salts from countries in Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroun, and Ghana, with polyvinyl acetate, polypropylene, and polyethylene being the main types identified. No detectable microplastics were found in table salts from other countries. This highlights the importance of understanding the potential impacts of these microplastics on human health as they enter the food chain.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Darena Schymanski, Barbara E. Ossmann, Nizar Benismail, Kada Boukerma, Gerald Dallmann, Elisabeth von der Esch, Dieter Fischer, Franziska Fischer, Douglas Gilliland, Karl Glas, Thomas Hofmann, Andrea Kappler, Silvia Lacorte, Julie Marco, Maria E. L. Rakwe, Jana Weisser, Cordula Witzig, Nicole Zumbulte, Natalia P. Ivleva
Summary: This study uses spectroscopic methods to identify and quantify microplastic particles, aiming to enhance the reliability of analysis, improve sample preparation, detection planning, and facilitate better understanding of existing research evaluations.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Klytaimnistra Katsara, George Kenanakis, Zacharias Viskadourakis, Vassilis M. Papadakis
Summary: Food packaging migration has been a major concern for multiple years in food and health sciences. This study used vibrational spectroscopy methods to investigate the migration of low-density polyethylene from plastic packaging to the surface of different types of cheese, confirming the need for cheese consumption within a short time frame under refrigerated conditions at 4 degrees C.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Munari, Vanessa Infantini, Marco Scoponi, Eugenio Rastelli, Cinzia Corinaldesi, Michele Mistri
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cristina Munari, Marco Scoponi, Michele Mistri
Article
Polymer Science
Angelo Alberti, Massimo Benaglia, Dante Macciantelli, Stefano Rossetti, Marco Scoponi
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2008)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michele Mistri, Marco Scoponi, Tommaso Granata, Letizia Moruzzi, Francesca Massara, Cristina Munari
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michele Mistri, Marco Scoponi, Andrea A. Sfriso, Cristina Munari, Marta Curiotto, Adriano Sfriso, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Lovrenc Lipej
Summary: The investigation of plastics concentration and composition in 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in the Gulf of Venice revealed pollution in all sites except one, with the highest plastic concentrations generally recorded in western SACs. Identification through FT-IR spectroscopy showed that plastics were mainly composed of low-density polymers. Furthermore, the role of major rivers and cyclonic water circulation of the northern Adriatic Sea in conveying and distributing plastics along the Gulf coasts was suggested.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Munari, Marco Scoponi, Andrea A. Sfriso, Adriano Sfriso, Jacqueline Aiello, Elia Casoni, Michele Mistri
Summary: The study found that the Po river carries a substantial load of floatable plastic particles, with the majority being microplastics and composed mainly of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene. Plastic concentrations varied between months and were correlated with the hydraulic regime.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Adelaide Donvito, Giancarlo Fantin, Marco Fogagnolo, Pier Paolo Giovannini, Marco Scoponi
DESIGNED MONOMERS AND POLYMERS
(2016)
Letter
Anesthesiology
M. Scoponi, R. M. Corso, E. Piraccini, G. M. Sandroni, M. Valente
ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna De Girolamo Del Mauro, Maurizio Carotenuto, Vincenzo Venditto, Vittorio Petraccone, Marco Scoponi, Gaetano Guerra
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2007)
Article
Polymer Science
L Angiolini, D Caretti, S Rossetti, E Salatelli, M Scoponi
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY
(2005)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M Bertoldo, S Bronco, P Narducci, S Rossetti, M Scoponi
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2005)
Article
Polymer Science
A Dondoni, A Marra, M Rossi, M Scoponi
Article
Polymer Science
C Laurino, P Laurienzo, M Malinconico, M Scoponi, A Sorrentino, P Vacca, MG Volpe
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2004)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
V Ferri, M Scoponi, CA Bignozzi, DS Tyson, FN Castellano, H Doyle, G Redmond
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)