Analysis of Micro(nano) plastics in the environment

Elsevier, Damia Barcelo and Thomas Knepper, TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 30 July 2019

This special issue’s focus on micro-plastics in the environment supports multiple SDGs. As a result of global plastic production and consumption practices, micro- and nanoplastics are emerging pollutants in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Research continues to identify microplastic’s detrimental impacts on biota, ecosystem services and human health.

SDG 9, target 5 encourages enhanced scientific research and technological capabilities across all countries. This special issue seeks to explore current microplastic research and enhance scientific methodologies and analytical techniques surrounding micro- and nanoplastic in the environment. Strengthening of microplastic research will significantly support many of the SDGs, including SDGs 3 (good health and well-being), 12 (responsible consumption and production), 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land).

The why and how of micro(nano)plastic research

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 114, 2019, Pages 196-201.

This paper critically reviews current scientific knowledge surrounding microplastics in the environment, supporting SDGs 9.5 (enhanced scientific research), 12 (responsible consumption and production), 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land).
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Technology; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Chemicals and waste

Are ecosystem services provided by insects “bugged” by micro (nano)plastics?

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 113, 2019, Pages 317-320.

Directly contributing to SDGs 12 (responsible consumption and production) and 15 (life on land), this research identifies microplastic's multiple negative impacts on terrestrial ecosystem services.
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SDG:

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Health and wellbeing; Sustainable consumption and production; Biodiversity and ecosystems

Sampling techniques and preparation methods for microplastic analyses in the aquatic environment – A review

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 113, 2019, Pages 84-92.

This study compares different microplastic sampling methods for water, sediment and biota. This supports SDGs 9.5 (enhanced scientific research) 12 (responsible consumption and production) and 14 (life below water).
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Oceans & Seas; Water and sanitation; Chemicals and waste

A micro(nano)plastic boomerang tale: A never ending story?

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 112, 2019, Pages 196-200.

This study supports SDG 3 (good health and well-being) as well as SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production). This paper maps out the exposure pathways of microplastics to humans and explores approaches to decrease its negative impact on humans.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Data & Analytics; Oceans & Seas; Sustainable consumption and production

Micro(nano)plastics – Analytical challenges towards risk evaluation

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 111, 2019,Pages 173-184. 

Advancing SDG 9.5 (enhance scientific research), this review explores experimental techniques for the assessment of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment. Enhanced research into these environmental pollutants may further support SDGs 12 (responsible consumption and production), 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land).
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Health and wellbeing; Oceans & Seas; Health and population

Methods for the analysis of submicrometer- and nanoplastic particles in the environment

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Volume 112,
2019,
Pages 52-65

Supporting SDG 9.5 (enhance scientific research), this review provides a roadmap of current analytical methods for microplastic and nanoplastic research. Enhanced research capabilities in this area may in turn support progress towards SDGs 12 (responsible consumption and production), 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land).
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Health and wellbeing; Oceans & Seas; Technology

Accumulation and fate of nano- and micro-plastics and associated contaminants in organisms

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 111, 2019, Pages 139-147.

Directly supporting SDGs 3 (good health and wellbeing), 12 (responsible consumption and production), 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land), this piece outlines current research on the accumulation of microplastics and their associated contaminants in a variety of organisms including humans.
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SDG:

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Sustainable consumption and production; Chemicals and waste; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Health and wellbeing, Global

Significance of interactions between microplastics and POPs in the marine environment: A critical overview

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 111, 2019, Pages 252-260,

This critical review explores current knowledge surrounding interactions between microplastics and persistent organic pollutants present within the marine environment. Enhanced understanding of microplastic's environmental impact supports SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) and 14 (life below water).
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Oceans & Seas; Sustainable consumption and production; Chemicals and waste; Biodiversity and ecosystems

Data preprocessing & evaluation used in the microplastics identification process: A critical review & practical guide

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 111, 2019, Pages 229-238.

This critical review aims to enhance the effectiveness and reliability of microplastic identification methods used within environmental research. This discussion advances SDG 9.5 (enhance scientific research) along with multiple SDGs in which microplastics impact, including SDGs 12 (responsible consumption and production), 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land).
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Chemicals and waste; Sustainable consumption and production; Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

(Micro) plastic fluxes and stocks in Lake Geneva basin

Elsevier,

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Volume 112, 2019, Pages 66-74.

This research tracks the life cycle of plastics within Lake Geneva, linking plastic pollution observations to their original sources. This research supports SDGs 12 (responsible consumption and production) and 14 (life below water).
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Data & Analytics; Chemicals and waste; Sustainable consumption and production; Biodiversity and ecosystems, Europe
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