Release of synthetic microplastic plastic fibres from domestic washing machines: Effects of fabric type and washing conditions

Authors

Imogen E. Napper
Richard C. Thompson, School of Biological and Marine Sciences

ORCID

• Richard C. Thompson: 0000-0003-2262-6621

DOI Link

10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.09.025

Publication Date

2016-11-15

Publication Title

Marine Pollution Bulletin

Volume

112

ISSN

0025-326X

Acceptance Date

2016-09-14

Embargo Period

2017-09-26

Keywords

Microplastic, Fabric, Waste water treatment, Ocean pollution, Litter, Debris

First Page

39

Last Page

45

Recommended Citation

Napper, I., & Thompson, R. (2016) 'Release of synthetic microplastic plastic fibres from domestic washing machines: Effects of fabric type and washing conditions', Marine Pollution Bulletin, 112, pp. 39-45. Available at: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.09.025