A straightforward protocol for extracting microplastics from freshwater sediment with high organic content

• Published in: Knowledge and management of aquatic ecosystems no. 426; p. 6
• Main Authors: Queiroz, Lucas Gonçalves, de Oliveira Hallai, Luana, Rocha de Moraes, Beatriz, Ando, Rômulo Augusto, Pompêo, Marcelo, Rani-Borges, Bárbara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 01.01.2025
• Subjects: density separation; freshwater sediment; microplastic pollution; sample processing

Extracting microplastics from sediment is critical in assessing pollution in freshwater environments. However, this process can be particularly challenging for clayey sediments with a significant organic matter content. This study proposes a simplified method for extracting microplastics from organi...