Microplastics in sediments: A review of techniques, occurrence and effects

Cauwenberghe, L. Van; Devriese, Lisa; Galgani, François; Robbens, Johan; Janssen, Colin R.

doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2015.06.007

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“…1). Indeed, multiple types of pollutants, as well as heavy metals, are known to become adsorbed onto microplastics [2,8,10].…”

Section: Factors Contributing To Biofilm Formation and Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is also a need to compare plastisphere communities in managed and natural environments, within several locations along the water column, as well as between pelagic and benthic habitats. Research into plasticassociated biofilms has focused on surface waters (despite the long-term accumulation of microplastics in sediments; [8,27]), and investigations of benthic plastisphere assemblages have been restricted to marine habitats [21,47]. In several environments, no information is available on plastic-associated microbial assemblages.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A growing body of research has investigated the impacts of microplastics on biota, which may involve direct and indirect processes (e.g., physical blockage caused by ingested particles, as well as their ability to transport harmful compounds, pathogens, and algae) [2,[8][9][10]. Even so, little is known about the ecological effects of microplastics within freshwaters [10].…”

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Microplastic-Associated Biofilms: A Comparison of Freshwater and Marine Environments

Harrison

Hoellein

Sapp

et al. 2017

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

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Microplastics (<5 mm particles) occur within both engineered and natural freshwater ecosystems, including wastewater treatment plants, lakes, rivers, and estuaries. While a significant proportion of microplastic pollution is likely sequestered within freshwater environments, these habitats also constitute an important conduit of microscopic polymer particles to oceans worldwide. The quantity of aquatic microplastic waste is predicted to dramatically increase over the next decade, but the fate and biological implications of this pollution are still poorly understood. A growing body of research has aimed to characterize the formation, composition, and spatiotemporal distribution of microplastic-associated ("plastisphere") microbial biofilms. Plastisphere microorganisms have been suggested to play significant roles in pathogen transfer, modulation of particle buoyancy, and biodegradation of plastic polymers and co-contaminants, yet investigation of these topics within freshwater environments is at a very early stage. Here, what is known about marine plastisphere assemblages is systematically compared with up-to-date findings from freshwater habitats. Through analysis of key differences and likely commonalities between environments, we discuss how

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“…1). Indeed, multiple types of pollutants, as well as heavy metals, are known to become adsorbed onto microplastics [2,8,10].…”

Section: Factors Contributing To Biofilm Formation and Compositionmentioning

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Section: Sources and Transport Between Habitatsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Microplastic-Associated Biofilms: A Comparison of Freshwater and Marine Environments

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Hoellein

Sapp

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The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

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“…A number of recent review papers and reports have summarised current research gaps and priorities in detail (Thompson et al 2009;Andrady 2011;Cole et al 2011;Engler 2012;Syberg et al 2015;GESAMP 2015;Eerkes-Medrano et al 2015;Van Cauwenberghe et al 2015). Although studies have examined the distribution, fate, ingestion, and effects of microplastics to fill knowledge gaps and the number of scientific publications has increased exponentially over the past decade (GESAMP 2015), more questions than answers remain.…”

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Microplastics in the Ocean

Shim

Thomposon

2015

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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Since their ubiquity in the ocean and marine organisms was first revealed, global concern about microplastics has grown considerably. The North Pacific Ocean and the adjacent marginal seas have high levels of microplastic contamination compared with the global average. This special issue on microplastics was organized by the North Pacific Marine Science Organization to share information on microplastic pollution in the North Pacific region. The special issue highlights high levels of contamination in the North Pacific both on shorelines and at the sea surface. Particularly high levels of contamination were reported on the western and southern coasts of Korea. Sources, including sewage discharge, aquaculture, and shipyards, were implicated. With the direction and energy of surface winds and currents have an important influence on shoreline patterns of distribution. The special issue also demonstrates potential for ingestion of microplastic by small planktonic organisms at the base of the food chain. A wide range of chemicals are associated with plastic debris and concerns are expressed about the potential for these chemicals to transfer to biota upon ingestion. As an introduction to the topic, this paper provides a brief background on microplastic contamination, highlights some key research gaps, and summarizes findings from the articles published in this issue.

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“…Microplastics are found ubiquitously in benthic and pelagic environments in the oceans [11,12]. In oceans, the high abundance of microplastics observed in the large-scale subtropical convergence zones is attributed to the circulation of ocean currents [13][14][15].…”

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Microplastic Pollution in Inland Waters Focusing on Asia

Zhang

Xiong

2017

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

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The presence of microplastics in marine environment is increasingly reported and has been recognized as an issue of emerging concern that might adversely affect wildlife and cause potential risk to the health of marine ecosystems. In addition, preliminary works demonstrated that microplastics are ubiquitously present in many inland waters with concentrations comparable or higher than those observed in marine environments. Asia is the most populous continent in the world, and most Asian countries are under rapid development while facing serious environmental problems. In this chapter, we review the available literature reporting on the occurrence of microplastics in inland waters in Asia. Limited works have provided basic information on the occurrence, distribution, and properties of microplastics in lakes, reservoirs, and estuaries in Asia. Comparison with data from other regions worldwide suggests that microplastic pollution in inland waters in Asia can be more serious. These preliminary results call for more research efforts to better characterize the sources, fate, effects, and risks of microplastics in inland waters. Extensive and in-depth studies are urgently needed to bridge the knowledge gaps to enable a more comprehensive risk assessment of microplastics in inland waters and to support the development of policy addressing this issue.

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Microplastics in sediments: A review of techniques, occurrence and effects

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References 127 publications

Microplastic-Associated Biofilms: A Comparison of Freshwater and Marine Environments

Microplastic-Associated Biofilms: A Comparison of Freshwater and Marine Environments

Microplastics in the Ocean

Microplastic Pollution in Inland Waters Focusing on Asia

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