Accumulation of airborne microplastics in lichens from a landfill dumping site (Italy)
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess if lichens (Flavoparmelia caperata) surrounding a landfill dumping site in Italy accumulated higher amounts of microplastics compared with lichens at more distant sites. Lichen samples were collected at three sites along a transect from the landfill: clos...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84251-4 |