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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Ecology

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  • River ecosystem health assessment requires evaluating both structural and functional aspects.
  • Organic matter decomposition is a key functional indicator, traditionally measured using natural substrates.
  • A novel approach using synthetic materials could offer a standardized method for routine monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the use of synthetic polymer probes for monitoring river ecosystem functioning.
  • To assess the decomposition of polycaprolactonediol 1250 (PCP 1250) under simulated and natural river conditions.
  • To correlate polymer breakdown patterns with environmental variables.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of commercial polymers using MALDI-TOF/MS, selecting polycaprolactonediol 1250 (PCP 1250).
  • Mesocosm experiments simulating river conditions with and without nutrient addition.
  • Field experiments in 11 Ebro River tributaries over 97 days.
  • Analysis of polymer changes via mass spectrometry and correlation with environmental data (conductivity, temperature, flow).

Main Results:

  • Polymer probes showed distinct changes in ion peak intensities over time, influenced by polymer mass and exposure duration.
  • Nutrient addition in mesocosms accelerated polymer breakdown.
  • Field samples showed clear differences from the initial polymer but were not easily distinguishable among sites.
  • Polymer mass loss and environmental variables showed some correlations with specific ion peak intensities.

Conclusions:

  • Synthetic polymer breakdown, analyzed by MALDI-TOF/MS, is a promising complementary method for assessing river ecosystem functioning.
  • Interpreting field results remains challenging due to multiple interacting environmental factors.
  • Further research is needed to refine synthetic polymer probes for robust ecological monitoring.