2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150123
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Microplastic and microfiber fluxes in the Seine River: Flood events versus dry periods

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“…The estimates that used the aggregation item-mass statistics are lower, and plastics make up a smaller share of the total mass transport. Other studies that analyzed the mass of sampled litter generally find that plastics constitute a share larger than 80% (Schöneich-Argent et al, 2020;Treilles et al, 2022;van Calcar & van Emmerik, 2019). We therefore recommend using the item-mass statistics of the specific categories for future estimates.…”
Section: Table 1 Estimated Yearly Floating Plastic Flux Transport In ...mentioning
confidence: 98%
“…The estimates that used the aggregation item-mass statistics are lower, and plastics make up a smaller share of the total mass transport. Other studies that analyzed the mass of sampled litter generally find that plastics constitute a share larger than 80% (Schöneich-Argent et al, 2020;Treilles et al, 2022;van Calcar & van Emmerik, 2019). We therefore recommend using the item-mass statistics of the specific categories for future estimates.…”
Section: Table 1 Estimated Yearly Floating Plastic Flux Transport In ...mentioning
confidence: 98%
“…We do expect smaller particles to be remobilized more easily, travel further downstream, and eventually reach the ocean. Microplastics have been found to be flushed away after floods or storm events (Hurley et al, 2018;Treilles et al, 2022), and do not experience the same interaction with many of the entrapment factors as mentioned in section Where are River Plastics Retained? The plastic reservoir within rivers may therefore be emptied on the form of fragmented secondary microplastic particles.…”
Section: Breaking Down Into Smaller Particlesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rainfall, especially with high intensity and in urban areas, can be a driver of plastic transport from land into rivers. Plastic can be transported over land, although the main mechanisms are assumed to be through direct littering, combined sewer overflow, or discharge of urban drainage on surface water systems (Treilles et al, 2021(Treilles et al, , 2022. When water levels and flow velocity increases, parts of the riverbanks and floodplains may become inundated.…”
Section: Synthesis and Outlookmentioning
confidence: 99%