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Detection and degradation of microplastics in the environment: a review

Environmental Science Advances 2025 14 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Saba Yousafzai, Saba Yousafzai, Mujahid Farid, Muhammad Zubair, Nafeesa Naeem, Wardha Zafar, Wardha Zafar, Zaki Ul Zaman Asam, Sheharyaar Farid, Shafaqat Ali, Shafaqat Ali

Summary

This review covers methods for detecting and breaking down microplastics in the environment. Microplastics persist in ecosystems and pose potential risks to both human health and wildlife. The paper highlights the need for better tools and strategies to address this growing pollution problem.

Microplastics (MPs) are a growing environmental concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential negative impacts on human health and the ecosystem.

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