Publication details
Correspondence regarding the Perspective "Addressing the importance of microplastic particles as vectors for long-range transport of chemical contaminants: perspective in relation to prioritizing research and regulatory actions"
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|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2022 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Microplastics and Nanoplastics |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| web | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-021-00021-z |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-021-00021-z |
| Keywords | Long-range transport; Microplastics; Plastic additives; Floating plastic; Plastic pollution |
| Description | Important clarifications regarding the long-range environmental transport of chemical additives contained in floating plastic debris are presented. The Perspective article by Gouin [1] summarizes various aspects of the environmental long-range transport of plastic particles and non-polymeric chemicals, and also discusses the present knowledge about, and uncertainties associated with, the transport of microplastics (MPs) and additives contained in MPs. However, the article contains many misinterpretations and inaccuracies that lead to incorrect conclusions. |