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dc.contributor.authorMengistu, Demmelash
dc.contributor.authorNilsen, Vegard
dc.contributor.authorCoutris, Claire
dc.contributor.authorAmdal, Helena Marie
dc.contributor.authorHeistad, Arve
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-22T10:10:16Z
dc.date.available2023-03-22T10:10:16Z
dc.date.created2023-01-19T10:32:27Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.identifier.citationWater, Air and Soil Pollution. 2022, 234 .
dc.identifier.issn0049-6979
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11250/3059779
dc.description.abstractMotorsport is known for its high tire wear due to speed, cornering, and high acceleration/deceleration activities. However, studies on the generation of microplastics from racetracks are rare. This study aimed at quantifying microplastics concentrations in topsoil (0–5 cm) along a racetrack. The results showed that rubber materials (RM) and tire reinforcement microplastics (TRMP) were deposited in the soil along the racetrack. Concentrations of the two microplastics were affected by the distance from the edge of the racetrack (highest concentrations within 20 cm from the track) and track alignment (highest concentrations at the start/finish area). In addition, a weak correlation was observed between the concentrations of the two microplastics, suggesting the effect of track alignment on the type of microplastics abraded. The results also showed that coarser microplastics (1000–5000 μm) dominate the size distribution of microplastics along a racetrack. The findings of this study may provide racetrack managers with basic information for designing microplastic-controlling solutions. While additional studies are required to map environmental effects and policy measures, our initial results suggest that motorsport is of concern in terms of microplastics release to the environment.
dc.description.abstractMicroplastics concentrations in soil along a racetrack
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.urihttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11270-022-06008-7
dc.titleMicroplastics concentrations in soil along a racetrack
dc.title.alternativeMicroplastics concentrations in soil along a racetrack
dc.typePeer reviewed
dc.typeJournal article
dc.description.versionpublishedVersion
dc.source.pagenumber11
dc.source.volume234
dc.source.journalWater, Air and Soil Pollution
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s11270-022-06008-7
dc.identifier.cristin2110063
dc.relation.projectNorges forskningsråd: 194051
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cristin.fulltextoriginal
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