Accumulation of airborne microplastics in lichens from a landfill dumping site (Italy)
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess if lichens (Flavoparmelia caperata) surrounding a landfill dumping site in Italy accumulated higher amounts of microplastics compared with lichens at more distant sites. Lichen samples were collected at three sites along a transect from the landfill: clos...
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Main Authors: | Stefano Loppi, Brett Roblin, Luca Paoli, Julian Aherne |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/f194e2f8744245ab9fe8a0bd4879f0aa |
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