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Advances in Microplastics Research in Freshwater Ecosystems: An Overview of Newly Developed Separation and Identification Methods
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Researchers survey advances in methods for detecting and identifying microplastics in freshwater ecosystems, finding that the lack of standardized extraction and analytical protocols remains a major barrier to understanding the full scope of microplastic contamination in aquatic environments.
Microplastics (MPs) have become widespread pollutants in freshwater ecosystems, posing a considerable threat to aquatic and terrestrial life, including humans. The absence of standardized extraction and identification methods for MPs is impeding research progress....
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