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ClearDistribution and sedimentation of microplastics in Taihu Lake
Researchers surveyed microplastic abundance in water, sediment, and inflowing rivers of Taihu Lake, China's third-largest freshwater lake, finding widespread contamination with fibers as the dominant type and higher concentrations near urban and agricultural shorelines.
Microplastics in Taihu Lake, China
Researchers surveyed Taihu Lake in China — one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country — and found microplastics throughout, with concentrations and polymer composition reflecting surrounding urban and industrial inputs.
Microplastic pollution in Taihu Lake: Spatial distribution from the lake inlet to the lake centre and vertical stratification in the water column
Researchers mapped microplastic distribution in Taihu Lake from the inlet to the center and at different water depths. They found that concentrations were highest near the inlet and decreased toward the lake center, while vertical distribution showed accumulation patterns influenced by water movement and particle density. The study improves understanding of how microplastics move and settle within large freshwater lake systems.
Spatial Distribution of Microplastics in Water and Sediments of Main Rivers in Taihu Lake Basin
Microplastic abundance in water and sediments of 15 major inlet rivers to Taihu Lake in China was investigated, finding fibrous microplastics dominated and all three river types had a medium to high environmental risk rating, with navigable rivers showing the highest microplastic abundance.
Occurrence and distribution of microplastics in China’s largest freshwater lake system
Researchers found high levels of microplastics in both water and sediment across China's largest freshwater lake system, Poyang Lake, with concentrations up to 1,064 particles per cubic meter in water. The study reveals widespread contamination even in protected nature reserves, emphasizing the scale of the freshwater microplastics problem.
Sources and distribution of microplastics in China's largest inland lake – Qinghai Lake
Researchers investigated the sources and distribution of microplastics in Qinghai Lake — China's largest inland lake — finding contamination across the lake with characteristics suggesting both atmospheric deposition and river inflow as key inputs.
Vertical distribution of microplastics in the sediment profiles of the Lake Taihu, eastern China
Researchers analyzed vertical microplastic distribution in sediment cores from Lake Taihu, China, finding microplastics at all depths down to 50 cm with total abundances of up to 8,100 particles/kg dry weight, suggesting that surface sediment sampling significantly underestimates total microplastic storage.
Pollution status of microplastics in the freshwater environment of China: a mini review
This review assessed microplastic pollution in China's freshwater environments including rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, finding widespread contamination in surface waters, sediments, and biota with variations linked to population density and industrial activity.
Unmasking Microplastic Pollution: A Study on the Distribution and Impact of Microplastics in Yuehai Lake, China
This study surveyed microplastic characteristics and distribution across water samples from Yuehai Lake in China, finding widespread contamination with fragments and fibers, and identifying local anthropogenic activities and atmospheric deposition as primary sources.
Distribution and changes in microplastics in Taihu Lake and cyanobacterial blooms formed by the aggregation of Microcystis colonies
Researchers investigated microplastic distribution in the surface water and sediments of Taihu Lake, China, finding abundances of 0-3.7 items/L in surface water and 44.42-417.56 items/kg in sediments, and exploring relationships between microplastics, nutrient pollutants, and cyanobacterial bloom formation in this heavily eutrophic freshwater system.
Probabilistic risk assessment of microplastics in Tai Lake, China
Researchers assessed the ecological risk of microplastic pollution across Tai Lake in China, finding concentrations ranging from zero to over 18 particles per liter in the lake and much higher in connected rivers. Using toxicity data, they determined that some areas pose moderate to high risk to aquatic life. Since Tai Lake is an important freshwater resource, this contamination raises concerns about microplastics entering drinking water and fish consumed by local communities.
Microplastic distribution in large shallow lake sediments: Variations with offshore distance and implications for microbial communities
Researchers analyzed microplastic distribution in sediments of Taihu Lake at varying distances from shore and examined the effects on microbial communities. They found that microplastic abundance decreased with increasing distance from the shoreline, ranging from 240 to 1,120 items per kilogram. The study suggests that microplastic contamination in lake sediments can significantly alter the composition and diversity of local microbial communities.
Comprehensive analysis of microplastics in water, sediment and fish from a large recreational lake
Researchers surveyed microplastics in water, sediment, and fish from a large recreational lake in China, finding MPs across all sampled compartments with higher concentrations near tourist facilities and boat launch areas, raising concerns about human exposure through lake recreation and consumption of contaminated fish.
The Occurrence of Microplastics Pollution in the Surface Water and Sediment of Lake Chenghai in Southwestern China
This study measured microplastic pollution in the water and sediment of Lake Chenghai, a plateau lake in southwestern China. Researchers found microplastics at all sampling sites, with fibers and fragments being the most common types, mainly from synthetic clothing and plastic packaging. The findings show that even remote freshwater lakes used by local communities are contaminated with microplastics, raising concerns about drinking water safety.
Levels And Distribution Characteristics of Microplastics In Water And Sediment of A Typical Shallow Lake In Northern China
Scientists measured microplastic levels in the water and sediment of Baiyangdian Lake, a shallow lake in northern China. They found between 1,000 and 20,000 microplastic particles per cubic meter of water and up to 2,200 particles per kilogram of sediment. Despite pollution control efforts, microplastics remain widespread in this lake ecosystem.
Microplastics in surface waters of Dongting Lake and Hong Lake, China
Researchers sampled surface waters of Dongting Lake and Hong Lake in China and found microplastic contamination at both sites, with fibers as the dominant type and concentrations reflecting nearby human population density and land use.
Distribution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Microplastics in Urban Freshwater Lakes: A Case Study in Songshan Lake of Dongguan, China
Researchers found microplastics in both surface water and sediments of Songshan Lake, an urban freshwater lake in China, identifying fiber shapes as dominant and using principal component analysis to trace sources including atmospheric deposition, runoff, and recreational activities.
Microplastics in Sediment and Surface Water of West Dongting Lake and South Dongting Lake: Abundance, Source and Composition
Microplastics were found in both surface water and sediments of West Dongting Lake and South Dongting Lake in China, with fibers and fragments as the dominant types and concentrations influenced by proximity to urban and agricultural land use. The study provides the first data on microplastic contamination in China's second-largest freshwater lake system.
Distribution and characteristics of microplastics in the sediments of Poyang Lake, China
Researchers found microplastic contamination in sediments across Poyang Lake, China, with abundances ranging from 11 to 3,153 items per kilogram dry weight, and identified significant spatial variability linked to human activity and hydrological conditions.
Influencing factors for the spatial distribution and deposition history of microplastics in the sediments of Chaohu Lake, China
Chaohu Lake in eastern China — one of the country's five largest freshwater lakes — showed widespread microplastic contamination in its sediments, with concentrations varying considerably across the lake floor. The study linked the spatial distribution of microplastics to factors like distance from urban areas, river inflow points, and lake circulation patterns, and found that historical sediment layers recorded increasing plastic deposition over time. The findings provide insight into how urbanization and industrialization drive microplastic accumulation in lake sediments.
Analysis on advances and characteristics of microplastic pollution in China’s lake ecosystems
Statistical data on microplastic pollution were compiled and analyzed for 86 lakes across China's lake ecosystems over the past five years, revealing widespread contamination with concentrations generally higher in lakes near urban and industrial areas. The review identifies China's heavily polluted eastern lake region as a priority for microplastic monitoring and management intervention.
Microplastic pollution in China's inland water systems: A review of findings, methods, characteristics, effects, and management
This review synthesized findings on microplastic pollution across China's inland water systems — rivers, lakes, and reservoirs — documenting widespread contamination and identifying gaps in monitoring methods and research coverage.
[Characterization of Microplastic Pollution of Sediments from Urban Lakes].
Sediments from urban lakes in Maanshan City, China contained microplastics in both spring and summer, with fragments and fibers as the most common types. Local industrial and domestic activities were identified as the likely sources, adding to evidence of widespread microplastic contamination in freshwater sediments.
Microplastics in inland freshwater environments with different regional functions: A case study on the Chengdu Plain
Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution in the Minjiang River as it flows through the Chengdu Plain in China, examining abundance, composition, shape, and size in both water and sediments. The study found serious microplastic contamination in urban sections of the river, with differences linked to regional functions such as industrial, agricultural, and residential land use patterns.