Integrated effects of polymer type, size and shape on the sinking dynamics of biofouled microplastics
Siguang Liu, Yifeng Huang, Dehua Luo, Xiao Wang, Zhenfeng Wang, Xiaoliang Ji, Zheng Chen, Randy A. Dahlgren, Minghua Zhang, Xu Shang
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsBiofoulingFoulingPolypropyleneSink (geography)MicrocosmPolystyreneChemistryPolyethylenePolymerEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental chemistryMaterials scienceComposite materialMembraneCartographyGeographyBiochemistryMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesRecycling and Waste Management Techniques