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The assessment of potentially harmful microplastic contamination in food packaging commonly used in Taiwan
Summary
This thesis examined potentially harmful microplastic contamination found in food packaging commonly used in Taiwan. The research contributes to understanding how packaging materials may be a direct source of microplastic exposure for consumers.
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