Biomonitoring of Yozgat Çamlık National Park’s (Türkiye) Anthropogenic Microfiber Pollution: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lichen-Supported Air Quality Assessment and Microplastic Composition Insights
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Aim of study: To evaluate lichens as bioindicators of atmospheric microfiber pollution by measuring anthropogenic microfiber levels in samples from Yozgat Çamlık National Park (Türkiye).
Area of study: Three regions with varying human activity were sampled within the park.
Material and method: Anthropogenic microfibers were analyzed using wet peroxide oxidation and Rose Bengal staining. Their size and color were determined via stereomicroscopy, and polymer types were identified by FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy.
Main results: Blue was the predominant color, and fiber sizes ranged from 0.15–4.2 mm. The main polymers were polyurethane (42%), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (25%), and polyethylene terephthalate (13%).
Research highlights: Lichens effectively indicate atmospheric microfiber deposition and reflect regional variations linked to human activity.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Microplastics, Anthropogenic Microfibres, Lichen, Biomonitoring, Infrared Spectrometer, Raman Spectrometer.
Destekleyen Kurum
This research was financially supported by Kayseri University (Project No: FBA-2021-1037).
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