Grab vs. neuston tow net: a microplastic sampling performance comparison and possible advances in the field

2016336 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Abigail Barrows · College of the Atlantic

Courtney A. Neumann · The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Michelle L. Berger · The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory

Susan D. Shaw · University at Albany, State University of New York

Abstract

With the rapid evolution of microplastic research over several decades, there is an urgent need to compare methodologies for quantifying microplastic in aquatic environments.

Topics & Keywords

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Analytical Methods

Volume 9, Issue 9, pp. 1446-1453

DOI: 10.1039/c6ay02387h

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