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Characterization of Microplastics in Total Atmospheric Deposition Sampling from Areas Surrounding Industrial Complexes in Northwestern Colombia

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  • Joaquín Hernández-Fernández

    (Chemistry Program, Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, San Pablo Campus, University of Cartagena, Cartagena 130015, Colombia
    Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 # 55–66, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia
    Chemical Engineering Program, School of Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolivar, Parque Industrial y Tecnológico Carlos Vélez Pombo km 1 Vía, Turbaco 130001, Colombia)

  • Esneyder Puello-Polo

    (Grupo de Investigación en Oxi/Hidrotratamiento Catalítico y Nuevos Materiales, Programa de Química-Ciencias Básicas Universidad del Atlántico, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia)

  • Jorge Trilleras

    (Grupo de Investigación en Compuestos Heterocíclicos, Programa de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad del Atlántico, Puerto Colombia 081007, Colombia)

Abstract

In this study, the total atmospheric deposition of microplastics in places near an industrial complex in Cartagena, Colombia is evaluated by taking samples at three points at different distances from the industrial zone. The samples obtained were treated to quantify and identify the type of plastic present, indicating the presence of polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene terephthalate. The values of microplastics obtained were related to the climatic conditions of the areas (wind and rainfall) to determine these effects on the transport of microplastics. Values of 9472 ± 702 MP were obtained at the point closest to the industrial area and 1455 ± 14 MP at the farthest point, within which a greater proportion were fibers. In this study, it was also possible to determine that the microplastics most affected by the wind were the fragments.

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  • Joaquín Hernández-Fernández & Esneyder Puello-Polo & Jorge Trilleras, 2022. "Characterization of Microplastics in Total Atmospheric Deposition Sampling from Areas Surrounding Industrial Complexes in Northwestern Colombia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-8, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:20:p:13613-:d:948762
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    1. Joaquín Hernández Fernández & Heidis Cano & Yoleima Guerra & Esneyder Puello Polo & John Fredy Ríos-Rojas & Ricardo Vivas-Reyes & Juan Oviedo, 2022. "Identification and Quantification of Microplastics in Effluents of Wastewater Treatment Plant by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(9), pages 1-10, April.
    2. Heidis Cano & John Fredy Ríos-Rojas & Joaquin Hernández-Fernández & Wilson Bernal Herrera & Mayka Bautista Betancur & Lorcy De La Hoz Vélez & Lidy Agámez González, 2021. "Impact of Environmental Pollution in the Sustainability of Architectural Heritage: Case Study from Cartagena of India, Colombia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-19, December.
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