3 papers
physics.ao-ph2026
Distribution and Transport of Fragmenting Microplastics in a 3D Global Eulerian Model
Zih-En Tseng, Yue Wu, Chris Ruf +2
Fragmentation, the breakage of matter into smaller pieces, is an important mechanism responsible for generating microplastics (MPs). We present the first global three-dimensional E…
physics.flu-dyn2026
Effect of Biofouling on Microplastic Transport in a 3-D Global Eulerian Model
Zih-En Tseng, Yue Wu, Chris Ruf +2
Biofouling -- the occupation of microplastic (MP) surfaces by marine microbes -- alters particles' buoyancy and transport, yet its effect on the global distribution of MPs has not…
physics.ao-ph2024
Distribution of plastics of various sizes and densities in the global ocean from a 3D Eulerian model
Zih-En Tseng, Yue Wu, Dimitris Menemenlis +3
We develop a 3D Eulerian model to study the transport and distribution of microplastics in the global ocean. Among other benefits that will be discussed in the paper, one unique fe…