Journal
/
Umwelt
/
Sampling, Sorting, and Characterizing Microplastics in Aquatic Environments with High Suspended Sediment Loads and Large Floating Debris
JoVE Journal
Umwelt
Zum Anzeigen dieser Inhalte ist ein JoVE-Abonnement erforderlich.  Melden Sie sich an oder starten Sie Ihre kostenlose Testversion.
JoVE Journal Umwelt
Sampling, Sorting, and Characterizing Microplastics in Aquatic Environments with High Suspended Sediment Loads and Large Floating Debris

Sampling, Sorting, and Characterizing Microplastics in Aquatic Environments with High Suspended Sediment Loads and Large Floating Debris

15,556 Views

•

05:31 min

•

July 28, 2018

DOI:

10.3791/57969-v

DOI:
10.3791/57969-v

•

05:31 min
July 28, 2018

•

9 Views
, , , ,
1Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences,Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences,Saint Louis University, 3Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences,Louisiana State University, 4Department of Biology,University of Central Florida

Summary

Automatically generated

Most microplastic research to date has occurred in marine systems where suspended solid levels are relatively low. Focus is now shifting to freshwater systems, which may feature high sediment loads and floating debris. This protocol addresses collecting and analyzing microplastic samples from aquatic environments that contain high suspended solid loads.

Explore More Videos

MicroplasticsAquatic EnvironmentsSuspended SedimentFloating DebrisFiltrationSamplingSortingCharacterizationRiversSediment LoadsCellulose Ester Membrane FilterVacuum PumpGraduated CylinderDeionized WaterSievePetri DishDrying

Read Article

Cite this Article

Martin, K. M., Hasenmueller, E. A., White, J. R., Chambers, L. G., Conkle, J. L. Sampling, Sorting, and Characterizing Microplastics in Aquatic Environments with High Suspended Sediment Loads and Large Floating Debris. J. Vis. Exp. (137), e57969, doi:10.3791/57969 (2018).

Download .ris file

Copy

Share Video

.

Copy