iMulch: an investigation of the influence of polymers on a terrestrial ecosystem using the example of mulch films used in agriculture

iMulch: an investigation of the influence of polymers on a terrestrial ecosystem using the example of mulch films used in agriculture

Abstract Background This article provides an overview of the iMulch joint project, which analysed the use of polyethylene (PE) and biodegradable mulch films made of a polylactide (PLA) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) on agricultural land as a source of microplastic. The development of...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Carmen Wolf, Mike Wenzel, Björn Fischer, Ralf Bertling, Erich Jelen, Dieter Hennecke, Karlheinz Weinfurtner, Martina Roß-Nickoll, Henner Hollert, Antonia Weltmeyer, Kristina Bitter, Pauline Ruiz, Dusica Banduka, Jochen Tuerk, Lars M. Blank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-01-01
Series:Environmental Sciences Europe
Subjects:
Microplastic
Agriculture
Mulch films
Soils
Biodegradable plastic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-024-01050-0
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-024-01050-0

Similar Items