Assessing microplastic pollution in a river basin: A multidisciplinary study on circularity, sustainability, and socio-economic impacts

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dc.authoridTavşanoğlu, Ülkü Nihan/0000-0001-8462-415X
dc.authoridCirak, Tamer/0000-0003-0431-9919
dc.authoridÜnlü, Hülya/0000-0002-6429-7582
dc.authoridBaşaran Kankılıç, Gökben/0000-0001-7551-4899
dc.authoridDeniz, Kiymet/0000-0003-3208-1354
dc.authoridÜrker, Okan/0000-0002-5103-7757
dc.contributor.authorTavsanoglu, Ulku Nihan
dc.contributor.authorKoraltan, Idrisdris
dc.contributor.authorKankilic, Gokben Basaran
dc.contributor.authorCirak, Tamer
dc.contributor.authorErturk, Seyma
dc.contributor.authorUrker, Okan
dc.contributor.authorGuclu, Pembe
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-21T16:36:00Z
dc.date.available2025-01-21T16:36:00Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentKırıkkale Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPlastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental challenge worldwide, posing serious threats to ecosystems and human health. This study seeks to explore the interplay among circularity, sustainability, and the release of microplastics within the freshwater ecosystems situated along the western Black Sea coast- D & uuml;zce, T & uuml;rkiye. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates environmental science, economics, and policy analysis, the research examines the current state of plastic pollution in the region, considering diverse land uses and socio-economic lifestyles. Conducted over four different seasons, the current study identifies the prevailing types of microplastics in the region. Fibers dominate, comprising 86.7% in each season, followed by film and fragments at 7.7% and 7.0%, respectively. Notably, polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) emerges as the primary polymer types. The distribution of polymer types varies across different land uses within the region, emphasizing the influential role of land use in shaping the abundance polymer composition. The comprehensive assessment of pollution, as reflected in the overall pollution load index (PLI) of the Melen River indicating a concerning level of pollution (PLI>1). Finally, the study unveiled the relationship between socio-economic activities as well as the seasonal precipitation patterns, and microplastic contamination in the region. This underscored the importance of site-specific mitigation measures on reducing the amount of microplastics. Lastly, incorporating sustainable practices within the circular economy framework fosters a harmonious balance between economic development and environmental protection in T & uuml;rkiye.
dc.description.sponsorshipTurkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu [120Y269]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was funded by Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (Project no: 120Y269) . We extent sincere appreciation to Ekrem Aydin, Yaren Bal (Tubitak-2247C/Star Fellowship) , Merve Yilmaz (Tubitak-2211/BIDEB Fellowship) , Enes Sivrioglu (Tubitak-2247C/Star Fellowship) , Tarkan Yorulmaz for their invaluable laboratory and field assistance. We would also like to express our gratitude to Eren Germec for his valuable contribution in preparing the CORINE maps in Fig. 1.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.envres.2024.119819
dc.identifier.issn0013-9351
dc.identifier.issn1096-0953
dc.identifier.pmid39173820
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85201750023
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.119819
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12587/24228
dc.identifier.volume262
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001302681700001
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAcademic Press Inc Elsevier Science
dc.relation.ispartofEnvironmental Research
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241229
dc.subjectMelen basin; Pollution; Fibers; Polymers; CORINE; Land use
dc.titleAssessing microplastic pollution in a river basin: A multidisciplinary study on circularity, sustainability, and socio-economic impacts
dc.typeArticle

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