Physical characteristics of microplastic particles and potential for global atmospheric transport: A meta-analysis

被引：19

作者：

Fox, Sydney ^{[1
]}

Stefansson, Hlynur ^{[1
]}

Peternell, Mark ^{[2
,4
]}

Zlotskiy, Edward ^{[3
]}

Asbjornsson, Einar Jon ^{[1
]}

Sturkell, Erik ^{[2
]}

Wanner, Philipp ^{[2
]}

Konrad-Schmolke, Matthias ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Reykjavik Univ, Dept Engn, Reykjavik, Iceland

[2] Univ Gothenburg, Dept Earth Sci, Gothenburg, Sweden

[3] Albert Nenken Sch Engn, Cooper Union Advancement Sci & Art, Brooklyn, NY USA

[4] Univ Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

来源：

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION | 2024年 / 342卷

关键词：

Microplastics; Atmospheric transport; Remote; Urban; Polymer composition; Microplastic morphology; MARINE-ENVIRONMENT; SYNTHETIC-FIBERS; POLLUTION; PLASTICS; REMOTE; FALLOUT; DEBRIS; WATER;

D O I：

10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122938

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Recent interest in microplastic pollution of natural environments has brought forth samples which confirm the pollutant's omnipresence in a variety of ecosystems. This includes locations furthest removed from human activity. Atmospheric transport and deposition are suspected as the primary transport pathway to these remote locations. The factors most influential on participation in atmospheric transport are yet to be determined. This meta-analysis aims to identify patterns that exist between physical characteristics of microplastic particles and their potential for atmospheric transport. Our review addresses the following questions: Which characteristics of microplastic particles promote atmospheric transport and deposition into remote regions, and how significant are these factors in determining distance transported from their sources? This article analyzes commonly reported physical attributes- shape, polymer composition and color- from studies in urban and remote areas. The analysis of 68 studies, composed of data from 2078 samples, shows higher occurrence of microplastic particles in remote samples with fiber shapes, polyester compositions, and red, blue, and transparent colors. This meta-analysis is the first to identify patterns between physical properties of microplastic particles and extent of their participation in atmospheric transport to global remote locations.

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