We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
A new 3D model for tracking plastic marine debris: impact of particle physical properties and behaviour on microplastics fate
No summary available — this paper's abstract is not included in the open metadata provided by the publisher. Learn why →
More Papers Like This
Modeling the Fate and Transport of Microplastics in Coastal Areas
AI summary Read the abstract
Numerical models can simulate how microplastics move through coastal environments by integrating hydrodynamic, biological, and atmospheric processes, helping predict accumulation hotspots and exposure zones. These modeling tools are vital for guiding cleanup efforts and assessing risks to coastal communities and marine food sources.
Tracing the Footprint of Microplastics: Transport Mechanism, Degradation, and Remediation in Marine Environment
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers synthesized current knowledge on microplastic transport, degradation, and remediation in marine environments, examining how the high surface-area-to-volume ratio of these particles enables them to bind heavy metals, antibiotics, and persistent organic pollutants — amplifying their ecological impact across ocean systems.
Predicting the fate of plastic in the environment
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers developed a predictive model that estimates microplastic mass distributions across river networks, providing a tool to track plastic movement from land sources to ocean sinks. Such models are essential for prioritizing cleanup interventions and understanding how microplastics travel through watersheds before reaching aquatic food chains and drinking water sources.
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.