Abundance, distribution patterns, and identification of microplastics in Brisbane River sediments, Australia

[Display omitted] •Systematic investigations of microplastic pollutants in Brisbane River sediments.•Improved method of microplastic separation and extraction.•Distance-based distribution of microplastics hotspots occur in river sediments.•Weight is a realistic indicator for evaluating the extent of...

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Published in:	The Science of the total environment Vol. 700; p. 134467
Main Authors:	He, Beibei, Goonetilleke, Ashantha, Ayoko, Godwin A., Rintoul, Llew
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 15.01.2020
Subjects:	Australia Brisbane River environment estuaries Microplastic distribution patterns microplastics Microplastics abundance Plastic pollution polyamides polyethylene polyethylene terephthalates polypropylenes River sediments rivers sediments Australia Microplastics abundance Microplastic distribution patterns River sediments Brisbane River Plastic pollution
ISSN:	0048-9697, 1879-1026, 1879-1026
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