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Development of a Routine Screening Method for the Microplastic Mass Content in a Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent
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Researchers developed a routine screening method to quantify microplastic mass content in wastewater treatment plant effluent, addressing the need for standardized, practical monitoring tools that can be integrated into regular facility operations.
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