Supplementary Information on Aging of microplastics exposed to UV irradiation and its effect on the sorption of organic contaminants in freshwater

Summary

This is a supplementary data file, not the full study, so it doesn't contain the detailed findings themselves — but the related research looked at how sunlight breaks down tiny plastic particles (microplastics) in lakes and rivers, and whether that "weathering" changes how much these particles soak up harmful chemical pollutants. This matters because microplastics can carry toxic substances into water we drink or fish we eat, so understanding how sunlight affects their ability to attract pollutants helps scientists better predict risks to human health.