ArticleACS ES&T air2025
Atmospheric Deposition of Microplastics in South Central Appalachia in the United States.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Colonization of Microplastics by Different Strains ofEnvironmental science & technology · 2026Article
- Plastic Smell: A Review of the Hidden Threat of Airborne Micro and Nanoplastics to Human Health and the Environment.Toxics · 2025Review
- Atmospheric Deposition of Microplastics in South Central Appalachia in the United States.ACS ES&T air · 2025Article
- Global assessment of fibrous microplastic pollution: Sources, environmental distribution, and ecological impacts.Journal of environmental qualityReview
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Abstract
Due to the increased prevalence of plastic pollution globally, atmospheric deposition of microplastics (MPs) is a significant issue that needs to be better understood to identify potential consequences for human health. This study is the first to quantify and characterize atmospheric MP deposition in the Eastern United States. Passive sampling was conducted at two locations within the Eastern United States, specifically in remote South Central Appalachia, from March to September 2023. Each location had five sampling periods, with collections over a 21 day period. Samples were processed to remove biological material, and the presence of MPs was confirmed using Raman spectroscopy to match particles based on polymer similarity. The relative average atmospheric MP deposition in South Central Appalachia was determined to be 68 MPs m
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