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The influence of road vehicle tyre wear on microplastics in a high-traffic university for sustainable transportation

Özen, Hülya Aykaç, Mutuk, Tuğba·2025·Environmental Pollution
DOI 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125536
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Road-associated microplastics, originating from tire wear and fragmented litter, are significant contributors to microplastic pollution. This study examines the characteristics of these particles within a university, focusing on their size, shape, color, and polymer composition. Suspended microplastics were collected using portable active samplers for PM 10 and results have shown that PM 10 concentrations peaked on Thursdays and declined, reaching their lowest levels on Sundays, with overall weekend measurements indicating reduced concentrations compared to weekdays. Importantly, the presence of microplastics correlated with increased PM10 levels. These findings highlighted a dominance of irregularly fragmented black microplastics, primarily composed of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polybutadiene, influenced mainly by vehicular movement. Additionally, metal contaminants such as aluminum, iron, and zinc were identified through SEM-EDX analysis of selected microplastics, particularly concentrated at the university's main entrance, the area with the highest traffic. This research enhances understanding of atmospheric microplastic pollution in university environments with heavy vehicle traffic and supports efforts to promote sustainable transportation and climate-friendly initiatives.

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Authors
Özen, H. A., & Mutuk, T.
ORCID
Mutuk, Tuğba
Venue
Environmental Pollution
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2025-02
Volume
367
Pages
125536
ISSN
0269-7491
DOI
10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125536
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26
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en
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Ondokuz Mayis University (PYO.MUH.1908.22.039)

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