Findings in the Area of Chemicals and Chemistry Reported from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (Impacts of Different Sizes and Concentrations of Polyethylene On Chemical, Physical, Mechanical, and Biological...).

A recent study conducted by researchers at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran examined the effects of polyethylene (PE) microplastics on loess soil. The study found that the inclusion of microplastics led to a reduction in soil pH and increased bulk density, while also decreasing aggregation and mean weight diameter. Additionally, the presence of microplastics resulted in a decrease in mechanical attributes and soil microbial respiration. The researchers recommend further studies in the region to better understand the impacts of microplastics on loess soils in northern Iran. [Extracted from the article]