New insights into the distribution, potential source and risk of microplastics in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Qianqian Li, Ziwei Han,Guijin Su,Meifang Hou,Xihui Liu,Xu Zhao, Yukang Hua,Bin Shi,Jing Meng,Mengjing Wang

Environment International（2023）

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Abstract

•Microplastics distribution in QTP region was fully explored with mainly PP and PET.•Human activities and exogenous tributaries primarily contributed to MPs in QTP.•The contribution of the unique prayer flag culture to MPs in QTP was nonnegligible.•PERI model can evaluate the risk of MPs more objectively and comprehensively.•Qinghai Lake featured the highest ecosystem risk due to more PVC.

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Key words

Microplastics,Qinghai Tibetan Plateau,Distribution,Potential source,Risk assessment

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