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Microplastics Pollution Control in Water Systems
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This book brings together real-world examples and new technologies for detecting and removing tiny plastic particles (microplastics) from our water supply. Since these particles have been found in drinking water and may pose health risks that scientists are still studying, better tools for catching and filtering them out could help keep our water safer. Note that this is a collection of case studies and solutions rather than a single new experiment, so it summarizes existing approaches to the problem.
This book offers case studies and outlines advanced solutions for microplastic pollution monitoring and removal.
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