Irrigation-facilitated low-density polyethylene microplastic vertical transport along soil profile: An empirical model developed by column experiment
Zeyu Zhao, Keyue Zhao, Taishuo Zhang, Yiwen Xu, Ronglong Chen, Sha Xue, Mengjuan Liu, Darrell W.S. Tang, Xiaomei Yang, Violette Giessen
Abstract
>0.92). Further research is needed to develop an physical-based model in order to assess microplastic migration risks driven by irrigation and other agricultural management practices.
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Environmental scienceSoil waterIrrigationSoil horizonInfiltration (HVAC)Surface runoffMicroplasticsSoil sciencePermanent wilting pointSoil testEnvironmental chemistryField capacityAgronomyChemistryMaterials scienceEcologyBiologyComposite materialMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniques