Importance of atmospheric transport for microplastics deposited in remote areas

Y. Zhang; Tanguang Gao; Shichang Kang; Mika Sillanpää

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2019.07.121

Importance of atmospheric transport for microplastics deposited in remote areas

Y. Zhang, Tanguang Gao, Shichang Kang, Mika Sillanpää

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Abstract

Atmospheric transport is an important pathway for the deposition of micro- and nano-plastics in remote areas. However, the sources and fate of atmospheric microplastics remain poorly understood. A study on atmospheric transport and deposition in the Pyrenean Mountains highlights the movement of microplastics away from known sources (cities, agriculture, and industry) into remote areas. Following this first evidence of atmospheric microplastic deposition in a pristine location, it is necessary to reconsider previous studies on atmospheric microplastic deposition and behavior in remote areas.

Original language	English
Article number	112953
Journal	Environmental Pollution
Volume	254
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2019.07.121
Publication status	Published - Nov 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Atmospheric microplastics
Microplastic cycle
Remote areas
Transport

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Toxicology
Pollution
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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