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http://dx.doi.org/10.11001/jksww.2019.33.6.429

Categorization and definition of microplastics in the water environment  

Kwon, Bumgun (Department of BioeEvironmental & Chemical Engineering, Chosun College of Science & Technology)
Lee, Sanghoon (Wintec Glovis)
Rah, Hynjoo (Wintec Glovis)
Paek, Jin (Graduate school of water resources, Sungkyunkwan University)
Kim, Keugtae (Department of Environmental & Energy Engineering, Suwon University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater / v.33, no.6, 2019 , pp. 429-436 More about this Journal
Abstract
Since the discovery of the first artificial synthetic plastic, bakelite, polymer materials have been recognized as one of the most innovative fields of research. The plastic debris that is being piled up on the earth (called abandoned plastic litters) is now being observed everywhere on Earth, becoming an increasingly serious environmental threat. The term 'microplastics', created in 2004, now refers to plastic particles that are smaller than 5 mm, including all nano-sized plastic particles. However, there is no legal regulation, and there is still a lack of comprehensive definitions that practically include microplastic size standards. In this study, we will refer to "microplastics" as the English name, and look at how to identify these microplastics and propose new definitions that focus on their size. This study is expected to contribute to the domestic consensus on scientific definitions of microplastics.
Keywords
Microplastics; Nanoplastics; Plastic debris; Definition; Categorization;
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