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Sources of Microplastic Generation in the Environment
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2023
10 citations
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Score: 40
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0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
José Machado Moita Neto
Elaine Aparecida da Silva,
José Machado Moita Neto
Summary
This review maps the major sources through which microplastics enter the environment, covering primary sources (plastic pellets, microbeads) and secondary fragmentation of larger plastic debris. Understanding where microplastics originate is foundational for designing effective pollution-prevention policies and reducing human and ecosystem exposure.
The number of scientific papers on microplastics in the environment has grown exponentially [...].
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