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Preprint for investigating aquatic biodegradation of pristine and UV-irradiated microplastics from conventional and biodegradable agricultural plastics using advanced analytical techniques
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Researchers investigated aquatic biodegradation of pristine and UV-irradiated microplastics from both conventional and biodegradable agricultural plastics using advanced analytical techniques, examining how prior UV weathering affects the rate and extent of microbial breakdown in water environments.
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