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Microplastics Across Interconnected Aquatic Matrices: A Comparative Study of Marine, Riverine, and Wastewater Matrices in Northern Greece
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- 1. Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece; dbic@chem.auth.gr (D.N.B.)
- 2. Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
- 3. Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
- 4. Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), Balkan Center, GR-570 01 Thessaloniki, Greece
Description
This study provides an integrated assessment of microplastic (MP) presence across marine, riverine, and wastewater treatment plant samples in Northern Greece—a region where such data are largely lacking. The proposed analytical workflow, combining microscopy and Py–GC/MS, offers a transferable framework for monitoring programs in Mediterranean coastal zones. The findings offer valuable insights for environmental authorities in establishing baseline MP levels and guiding mitigation strategies for regional water/wastewater quality management.
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