Essays about: "microplastic"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 37 essays containing the word microplastic.

1. 11. Effects of temperature and microplastic concentration on the consumption of microplastic particles by the detritivore Asellus aquaticus

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

   Author : Yasmin Screech; [2023]
   Keywords : Microplastic; Asellus aquaticus; concentration; temperature; faecal pellets;

   Abstract : Microplastic (MP) pollution has now reached a point where particles can be found in every environmental compartment across the globe. However, the ecological and long-term consequences of MPs are largely unknown. READ MORE

3. 12. Removal Characteristics of Fibrous and Particulate Microplastics : A Study of the Effectiveness of Coagulation-Flocculation- Sedimentation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Amrith Kumar; [2022]
   Keywords : Coagulation; flocculation; jar test; microplastics; sedimentation; water treatment; Burktest; flockning; koagulering; mikroplaster; sedimentering; vattenrening;

   Abstract : The rapid proliferation of microplastics (MPs) over the last few decades have raised alarms about the major environmental and health impacts posed by this anthropogenic source. The widespread propagation and transport of MP particles in water sources have accelerated the need to study the eco- toxicological impacts as well as the efficacy of various removal mechanisms from these critical water sources. READ MORE

4. 13. Distribution and transport of microplastics and metals in sewage sludge-amended agricultural soil : a Comparative study between microplastics copper, cadmium, and nickel

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Nora Ottander; [2022]
   Keywords : Bioturbation; advective transport; earthworm; Aporrectodea longa;

   Abstract : This thesis investigated the vertical transport of microplastics and metals in agricultural soil after sewage sludge application. Sewage sludge is commonly used in agriculture for adding nutrients and carbon to improve the soil quality. READ MORE

5. 14. Effects of plastic pollution on leaf litter decomposition in Swedish freshwater ecosystems : a field study addressing recently and globally emerging pollutants

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

   Author : Martina Stangl; [2022]
   Keywords : Microplastics; Face masks; Ecosystem functioning; Leaf decomposition; Field study;

   Abstract : Plastic pollution is recognized as an increasing environmental problem, but few studies have addressed impacts on ecosystem functions, and very few have been conducted in the field. This study investigated the effects of polypropylene particles derived from disposable face masks on in-situ leaf litter decomposition processes in freshwater ecosystems. READ MORE

6. 15. Microplastic emissions from laundry in Sweden : An actor analysis including the drivers, barriers, possibilities and responsibility of actors upstream and downstream Mimbly AB towards reducing the microplastic emissions.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Nathalie Martin; Olivia Gewert; [2021]
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   Abstract : The usage of plastic is continuously growing with an increasing amount spreading to the environment. This entails potential negative effects on both the human health and on animals, for example by animals starving due to mistaking plastic for food. READ MORE