First evidence of microplastics in Antarctic snow
Abstract µ FTIR). We identified microplastics in all Antarctic snow samples at an average concentration of 29 particles L- 1, with fibres the most common morphotype and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) the most common polymer. To investigate sources, backward air mass trajectories were run from the time of sampling. These indicate potential long-range transportation of up to 6000 km, assuming a residence time of 6.5 d. Local sources were also identified as potential inputs into the environment as the polymers identified were consistent with those used in clothing and equipment from nearby research stations. This study adds to the growing body of literature regarding microplastics as a ubiquitous airborne pollutant and establishes their presence in Antarctica.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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First evidence of microplastics in Antarctic snow ; volume:16 ; number:6 ; year:2022 ; pages:2127-2145 ; extent:19
The Cryosphere ; 16, Heft 6 (2022), 2127-2145 (gesamt 19)
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Aves, Alex R.
Revell, Laura E.
Gaw, Sally
Ruffell, Helena
Schuddeboom, Alex
Wotherspoon, Ngaire E.
LaRue, Michelle
McDonald, Adrian J.
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10.5194/tc-16-2127-2022
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022060905142921053736
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- Aves, Alex R.
- Revell, Laura E.
- Gaw, Sally
- Ruffell, Helena
- Schuddeboom, Alex
- Wotherspoon, Ngaire E.
- LaRue, Michelle
- McDonald, Adrian J.
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