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Microplastic Pollution in three Rivers in South Eastern Norway

Research Portal (King's College London) 2020 5 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Claudia Lorenz, Jane K. Dolven, Nina Værøy, Diana Agnete Stephansen, Stein B. Olsen, Jes Vollertsen

Summary

Researchers sampled three rivers in southeastern Norway representing different land use types to measure microplastic pollution levels. Microplastics were found in all rivers, with concentrations varying by river and flow conditions, and fibers dominating the composition. The study also tested different sampling and analysis methods to identify the most practical approach for routine monitoring of freshwater microplastic pollution.

Study Type Environmental

The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence of microplastic pollution in three differently influenced rivers in Norway, how the microplastic concentration vary with water flow and to test different methods for sampling and analysis in order to suggest the most suitable method for future river investigations

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