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Building a low-cost microplastic detection system for deployment in Mauritius
Summary
Researchers developed a low-cost microplastic detection system designed for deployment in Mauritius, aiming to provide accessible monitoring capability for microplastic pollution in a small island developing state with limited analytical infrastructure.
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