D. Vethaak

4.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
32 papers, 3.5k citations indexed

About

D. Vethaak is a scholar working on Pollution, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, D. Vethaak has authored 32 papers receiving a total of 3.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 10 papers in Pollution, 8 papers in Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis and 7 papers in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Recurrent topics in D. Vethaak's work include Microplastics and Plastic Pollution (8 papers), Recycling and Waste Management Techniques (6 papers) and Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology (5 papers). D. Vethaak is often cited by papers focused on Microplastics and Plastic Pollution (8 papers), Recycling and Waste Management Techniques (6 papers) and Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology (5 papers). D. Vethaak collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, France and Sweden. D. Vethaak's co-authors include H.A. Leslie, M.H. Lamoree, Martin J. M. van Velzen, Sicco H. Brandsma, Juan J. García‐Vallejo, Sascha B. Sjollema, Michiel H.S. Kraak, Paula E. Redondo‐Hasselerharm, Juliette Legler and Albertinka J. Murk and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Environmental Pollution and Chemosphere.

In The Last Decade

D. Vethaak

30 papers receiving 3.4k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood

2022 2.3k citations H.A. Leslie, Martin J. M. van Velzen et al. Environment International profile →
Do plastic particles affect microalgal photosynthesis and growth?

2015 475 citations Sascha B. Sjollema, Paula E. Redondo‐Hasselerharm et al. Aquatic Toxicology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
D. Vethaak Netherlands	13	2.9k	1.5k	802	676	591	32	3.5k
Dana Kühnel Germany	26	2.1k 0.7×	1.3k 0.9×	588 0.7×	707 1.0×	594 1.0×	58	3.5k
Yooeun Chae South Korea	23	2.6k 0.9×	1.4k 1.0×	388 0.5×	796 1.2×	444 0.8×	42	3.2k
Sicco H. Brandsma Netherlands	29	3.5k 1.2×	2.1k 1.4×	2.1k 2.6×	700 1.0×	683 1.2×	67	5.3k
Brian T. Hentschel United States	14	2.4k 0.8×	1.7k 1.1×	574 0.7×	716 1.1×	292 0.5×	27	3.3k
Jiannan Ding China	22	2.2k 0.8×	973 0.7×	551 0.7×	356 0.5×	362 0.6×	35	2.5k
Lihui An China	31	2.3k 0.8×	1.5k 1.0×	817 1.0×	451 0.7×	322 0.5×	103	3.3k
Hengxiang Li China	36	3.2k 1.1×	2.3k 1.6×	661 0.8×	990 1.5×	423 0.7×	107	4.8k
Jeanette M. Rotchell United Kingdom	31	3.3k 1.1×	2.0k 1.3×	1.3k 1.6×	679 1.0×	446 0.8×	87	4.5k
James Kar‐Hei Fang Hong Kong	25	2.0k 0.7×	1.2k 0.8×	442 0.6×	559 0.8×	340 0.6×	98	3.2k
Valentina Notarstefano Italy	24	2.9k 1.0×	1.7k 1.1×	774 1.0×	590 0.9×	685 1.2×	68	4.1k

Countries citing papers authored by D. Vethaak

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of D. Vethaak

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Krystek, Petra, Albert A. Koelmans, Joris T.K. Quik, et al.. (2025). Micro-and nanoplastics in soil: New insights, knowledge gaps and challenges. Chemosphere. 373. 144117–144117. 2 indexed citations

Brits, Martin, Martin J. M. van Velzen, D. Vethaak, et al.. (2024). Comparative microplastic analysis in urban waters using μ-FTIR and Py-GC-MS: A case study in Amsterdam. Environmental Pollution. 351. 124088–124088. 16 indexed citations

Brits, Martin, Martin J. M. van Velzen, Juan J. García‐Vallejo, et al.. (2024). Quantitation of micro and nanoplastics in human blood by pyrolysis-gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4(1). 41 indexed citations

Brits, Martin, Martin J. M. van Velzen, D. Vethaak, et al.. (2024). Quantitative analysis of microplastics in Nile tilapia from a recirculating aquaculture system using pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Environmental Sciences Europe. 36(1). 4 indexed citations

Leslie, H.A., Martin J. M. van Velzen, Sicco H. Brandsma, et al.. (2022). Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood. Environment International. 163. 107199–107199. 2342 indexed citations breakdown →

Sjollema, Sascha B., Paula E. Redondo‐Hasselerharm, H.A. Leslie, Michiel H.S. Kraak, & D. Vethaak. (2015). Do plastic particles affect microalgal photosynthesis and growth?. Aquatic Toxicology. 170. 259–261. 475 indexed citations breakdown →

Booij, P., Sascha B. Sjollema, Harm G. van der Geest, et al.. (2015). Toxic pressure of herbicides on microalgae in Dutch estuarine and coastal waters. Journal of Sea Research. 102. 48–56. 19 indexed citations

Hylland, Ketil, Craig D. Robinson, Tim Lang, et al.. (2012). Theory and practice of integrated monitoring in marine ecosystems — The ICON programme. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A Molecular & Integrative Physiology. 163. S51–S52. 4 indexed citations

Leslie, H.A., et al.. (2012). Verkennende studie naar lozing van microplastics door rwzi's. Research Repository (Delft University of Technology). 45–47. 12 indexed citations

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Leonards, P.E.G., et al.. (2008). Bioaccumulation of brominated flame retardants in harbour seal. VU Research Portal. 70. 833–836. 9 indexed citations

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Janssen, Colin, Ariane Ghekiere, Tim Verslycke, et al.. (2007). Endocrine disruption in the Scheldt estuary distribution, exposure and effects (ENDIS-RISKS). Final report. Flanders Marine Institute (Flanders Marine Institute).

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Veltman, Karin, et al.. (2005). Accumulation of organochlorines and brominated flame retardants in estuarine and marine food chains: Field measurements and model calculations. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 50(10). 1085–1102. 38 indexed citations

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Verslycke, Tim, Ariane Ghekiere, N. Fockedey, et al.. (2003). The Endis-Risks project: endocrine disruption in the Scheldt estuary: distribution, exposure and effects. Flanders Marine Institute (Flanders Marine Institute). 12. 59–59.

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Hylland, Ketil, G. Becker, Jarle Klungsøyr, et al.. (2002). An ICES workshop on biological effects in pelagic ecosystems (BECPELAG): summary of results and recommendations. BIBSYS Brage (BIBSYS (Norway)). 9 indexed citations

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Hylland, Ketil, G. Becker, Jarle Klungsøyr, et al.. (2002). An ICES workshop on biological effects in pelagic ecosystems (BECPELAG): overview of the programme. Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo). 1 indexed citations

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Murk, Albertinka J., Juliette Legler, Marola M.H. van Lipzig, et al.. (2002). DETECTION OF ESTROGENIC POTENCY IN WASTEWATER AND SURFACE WATER WITH THREE IN VITRO BIOASSAYS. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 21(1). 16–16. 6 indexed citations

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Murk, Albertinka J., Juliette Legler, Marola M.H. van Lipzig, et al.. (2002). Detection of estrogenic potency in wastewater and surface water with three in vitro bioassays. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 21(1). 16–23. 192 indexed citations

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Cachot, Jérôme, Y. Chérel, Stephen W. Feist, et al.. (1997). P XIII.116 Histopathological study and mutation analysis of ras and p53 genes in feral flounder liver tumors: relation with environmental pollutants. Mutation research. Fundamental and molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis. 379(1). S121–S121. 2 indexed citations

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Vethaak, D., et al.. (1990). On the frequency of left-sides individuals in European flounder (Platichthys flesus) populations in relation to pollution monitoring. 2 indexed citations

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Vos, J.G., Henk Van Loveren, Piet Wester, & D. Vethaak. (1989). Toxic effects of environmental chemicals on the immune system. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. 10(7). 289–292. 41 indexed citations

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