Characterization of microplastics and anthropogenic fibers in surface waters of the North Saskatchewan River, Alberta, Canada

Characterization of microplastics and anthropogenic fibers in surface waters of the North Saskatchewan River, Alberta, Canada

Microplastics are globally ubiquitous contaminants, but quantitative data on their presence in freshwater environments are sparse. This study investigates the occurrence, composition, and spatial trends of microplastic contamination in the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Edmonton, Alberta,...

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Main Authors: Taylor Bujaczek, Sheldon Kolter, David Locky, Matthew S. Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2021-01-01
Series:FACETS
Subjects:
microplastic
freshwater
fibers
raman spectroscopy
internal standard
canada
Online Access:https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/full/10.1139/facets-2020-0057

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