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Microplastics and the Environment: A Review
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Researchers reviewed the widespread presence of microplastics in aquatic environments, finding that these tiny plastic particles — made up of complex chemical and polymer combinations — have become critical contaminants in water and sediment globally. The review underscores growing concern about their ecological impact and the need for more targeted research and mitigation strategies.
Microplastics are a large class of contaminants comprising a sophisticated combination of chemicals and polymers prevalent in water and sediment. Numerous aquatic environments, including microplastics have been established as critical environmental contaminants in...
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