Magnetic association of microplastics in urban road dust: Size distribution and ecological risk

Environmental Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sylwia Dytłow, Małgorzata Kida, Sabina Ziembowicz
DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2026.124263
Cited by: 2
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Abstract

Urban road dust represents a complex reservoir of microplastics (MPs) and anthropogenic magnetic particles, reflecting diverse emission sources and environmental processes. This study investigates the distribution, magnetic properties, and polymer composition of MPs in road dust collected from seven urban sites in Vienna, focusing on particle size fractions (0.2–0.1 mm, 0.1–0.05 mm, and

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies Marine and coastal ecosystems

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
298
Pages
124263–124263
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN