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Weathering of Plastic Nurdles Discharged from the X-press Pearl Ship Disaster
(2023-09)
This study assessed the weathering and size reduction of plastic nurdles discharged
during the X-press Pearl ship accident in May 2021. Sand samples were collected from
Sarakkuwa Beach, Sri Lanka, at three time points: ...
Microplastics in Beach Sediments of Kalutara Coastal Line, Sri Lanka: Abundance and Characteristics
(2023-09)
Beach microplastic pollution is a globally widespread problem, posing an immediate
threat to the health of aquatic species. Data regarding microplastic contamination in
beach sediments in Sri Lanka is still lacking, ...
Enhanced Vector Transport of Ciprofloxacin by Aged Polyethylene Microplastics in the Presence of Organic Matter
(2023-09)
The comparative assessments of an emerging pollutant, ciprofloxacin ( CPX) adsorption
to both pristine and aged polyethylene (PE) microplastics and their desorption at different
environmental factors and possible binding ...