Assessing the feasibility of Fenton's reagent for microplastic extraction from mussels and its application to coastal pollution monitoring in Zhejiang, China

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the feasibility of using Fenton's reagent for extracting microplastics from mussels.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of Fenton's reagent in extracting microplastics from mussel tissues.
• Analyzed mussels as bioindicators for coastal pollution monitoring.
• Developed standardized protocols for microplastic extraction.
• Demonstrated that Fenton's reagent is effective for microplastic extraction.
• Established mussels as reliable bioindicators for monitoring pollution levels.
• Highlighted the need for standardized protocols in environmental assessments.