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A graphic review of studies on microplastic in water
Summary
This graphical review visualizes and summarizes the large body of scientific literature on microplastics in water, mapping research trends, study locations, and knowledge gaps. The visual format makes it easier to see where research has focused and where more investigation of microplastic water contamination is needed.
Article 8 - Volume 33/1 - 2023 Download article PDF Issue 1 - Vol.33/2023 Paper title: A graphic review of studies on microplastic in water Author(s): Andrei-Emil BRICIU1 1 Department of Geography, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania DOI: 10.4316/GEOREVIEW.2023.01.08 Pages: 85 - 94 Publishing date: 25 September 2023 Abstract: There are thousands of
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