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Evaluation of Water Sampling Techniques Used for Determination of Microplastic Abundance
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Researchers evaluating water sampling techniques for microplastic detection assessed the strengths and limitations of different collection methods, aiming to improve standardization and accuracy in measuring microplastic abundance across aquatic environments.
Microplastic particles (≤ 5mm in size) are an environmental and public health c...
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