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Correction: Jani, V.; Wu, S. Nanoplastics (NPs): Environmental Presence, Ecological Implications, and Mitigation Approaches. Microplastics 2025, 4, 48
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This is a correction notice, not a new study—the authors fixed a few incorrect references in their original review paper about tiny plastic particles called nanoplastics, which are found in the environment and can affect ecosystems and potentially human health. The science itself hasn't changed; this update just ensures the sources backing up the original findings are accurate. If you're interested in what nanoplastics mean for your health, the original 2025 review article is still the one to check out.
Following discussions between the Editorial Board and the authors, the original published references 15, 61, and 175 and their citations in the original publication [...]
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