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Microplastics - Understanding the mechanisms and processes of biological effects, transport and formation: From model to complex systems as a basis for new solutions – Insights from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) on Microplastics
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This overview paper synthesizes findings from Germany's Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) on Microplastics, covering how microplastics form, move through environments, and produce biological effects — from simple model systems up to complex real-world scenarios. It represents one of the most comprehensive coordinated research efforts in the field, providing an integrated picture of microplastic risks that can guide future regulation and mitigation.
Microplastics - Understanding the mechanisms and processes of biological effects, transport and formation: From model to complex systems as a basis for new solutions – Insights from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) on Microplastics
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