We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
A fenton-assisted digestion protocol for rapid microplastic extraction, from organic-rich soils
No summary available — this paper's abstract is not included in the open metadata provided by the publisher. Learn why →
More Papers Like This
Soil Microplastic Extraction Efficiency Depends on the Sample Incubation Time and the Organic Matter Removal Agent Used
AI summary Read the abstract
Laboratory experiments compared microplastic extraction efficiency across soils with different organic matter contents using H2O2 and KOH digestion agents, finding that longer incubation times significantly reduced recovery rates in high-organic-matter soils. Standardizing extraction protocols is essential for accurate environmental monitoring of microplastics, since inconsistent methods can cause researchers to underestimate true contamination levels in agricultural and natural soils.
Microplastics in Soils and Sediment: Sources, Methodologies, and Interactions with Microorganisms
AI summary Read the abstract
Microplastics in soils and sediments interact with microorganisms in complex ways, affecting microbial community structure and facilitating the spread of antibiotic resistance genes. These interactions highlight that microplastic pollution poses ecological risks beyond physical contamination, potentially disrupting soil health and agricultural systems.
Microplastics in Soils and Sediment: Sources, Methodologies, and Interactions with Microorganisms
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers reviewed the sources, measurement methods, and ecological interactions of microplastics in soils and sediments, highlighting that terrestrial plastic pollution is substantial and poorly understood, and that microplastics in soil can affect microbial communities in ways that may ripple through food webs and nutrient cycles.
Review of microplastics in soils: state-of-the-art occurrence, transport, and investigation methods
AI summary Read the abstract
This review synthesizes sampling, pretreatment, and analytical methods for detecting microplastics in soil environments, noting that research has largely focused on contamination levels rather than behavioral dynamics and ecological impacts. The authors call for standardized testing protocols and predictive behavior models as microplastic accumulation in agricultural soils increasingly threatens food safety and ecosystem health.
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.