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Effect of various collection sites on the amount of microplastics found in falling precipitation
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Researchers investigated how collection site characteristics affect the quantity of microplastics found in falling precipitation. The study found that sampling location significantly influences measured microplastic deposition rates, highlighting the importance of standardized site selection in atmospheric microplastic monitoring.
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