We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Management of Micro and Nano-plastics in Soil and Biosolids
AI summary Read the abstract
This study assessed microplastic pollution in coastal beach sediments at multiple tourist destinations. Microplastic concentrations were elevated at heavily visited beaches compared to remote sites, and seasonal sampling showed peak contamination during tourist seasons, indicating that recreational beach use is a significant pathway for microplastic introduction to coastal sediments.
This volume discusses recent advances on the monitoring and environmental management of micro and nano-plastics.
More Papers Like This
Microplastics analytical challenges and environmental impacts
AI summary Read the abstract
This book reviewed the growing problem of microplastic pollution in soil and aquatic environments, providing a comprehensive assessment of existing analytical techniques for characterization and quantification alongside regulatory challenges facing plastic recycling and litter reduction.
Soil Pollution by Micro- and Nanoplastics: An Overview
AI summary Read the abstract
"This overview synthesized evidence showing that annual plastic releases to terrestrial environments are 4 to 23 times higher than releases to the ocean, with microplastics entering soil via sewage sludge, compost, plastic mulch, and irrigation. Soil contamination at this scale threatens agricultural food safety and groundwater quality, creating direct pathways for microplastics and associated toxins to enter the human diet through crops and drinking water."
Accumulation and fate of microplastics in soils after application of biosolids on land: A review
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers reviewing land application of biosolids found that agricultural soils receive between 18 and 690,000 microplastic particles per kilogram of soil, with retention increasing in soils rich in organic carbon and metal oxides, and that biodegradation alters plastic composition but proceeds slowly.
Soil Pollution by Micro- and Nanoplastics: Sources, Fate, and Impact
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers examine how micro- and nanoplastics enter soil systems, persist through environmental processes, and threaten soil fertility and ecosystem health, with direct implications for agricultural productivity, food security, and human health.
Micro and Nanoplastics in Soil
AI summary Read the abstract
This book provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge on microplastics in soils, covering their sources, distribution, and interactions with plants grown in contaminated soil environments.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.