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Freshwater Microplastic Pollution: The State of Knowledge and Research

˜The œhandbook of environmental chemistry 2021 11 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa

Summary

Microplastics have been detected in freshwater ecosystems worldwide, including in remote regions far from industrial activity, yet scientific understanding of their distribution, transport mechanisms, and biological impacts in rivers and lakes remains limited. Filling this knowledge gap is urgent because freshwater systems are primary sources of drinking water and support food webs directly connected to human health.

Study Type Environmental

The presence of plastics and microplastics in freshwater ecosystems and biota has been reported in different parts of the world – even in most remote areas. Yet, scientific information on the extent of freshwater microplastic pollution is limited. Comprehensive...

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