Browsing by Subject "microplastics"
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Marine Microplastic and Nanoplastic Litter in Nova Scotia: Confronting the Rising Tides of Plastics in our Marine Waters, Coastlines and Organisms. [graduate project].
(2016)According to Moore (2008), "plastics are now one of the most common and persistent pollutants in ocean waters and beaches worldwide" (p. 131). Significant increases in plastic production is a considerable driver in the ... -
Microplastics removal techniques: challenges and opportunities of in situ field trials and a review of contemporary microplastics removal technologies
(2024-08-30)Plastic pollution is a growing environmental concern, especially when understanding how polymers interact within ecosystems. Microplastics (MPs) are difficult to analyze in nature due to variety in polymer, size (MPs are ... -
Storm-driven transport and deposition of atmospheric microplastics in remote Newfoundland, Canada
(2024-04-12)Microplastic pollution is an increasing global concern due to its pervasiveness in all types of environments around the world. In recent years, the study of how microplastic particles travel across the atmosphere has ...