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Table 4 Characteristics of microplastic particles in the organic-rich substrates

From: Oil-based extraction as an efficient method for the quantification of microplastics in environmental samples

 

Treated sludge

Peat substrate

Peat substrate—fertilised

Peat substrate—control

Images

Figure 7a–j

Figure 7k

Figure 7l–o

Figure 7p–r

Types of MPs

Size of MPs [µm]

140.63–532.95

111.43

171.29–296.61

93.64–98.39

Shape of MPs

Fibres, fragments, films

Fragment

Fragments, films, fibers

Fragments, films