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Quantification and characterization of microplastics in the atmosphere of São Carlos – SP
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This Brazilian study quantified and characterized microplastics collected from the atmosphere of São Carlos, São Paulo state, contributing to the growing evidence that airborne microplastics are a significant but underappreciated exposure pathway for humans and ecosystems. The study provides baseline data on airborne plastic particle concentrations in a mid-sized Brazilian city.
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
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