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Microplastics in the Food Chain
Summary
This preprint reviews how microplastics enter and move through the food chain, from environmental sources to human consumption through seafood and other contaminated foods. The paper highlights the need for greater awareness of microplastic exposure through everyday diet.
Earth and Space Science Open Archive This preprint has been submitted to and is under consideration at AGU Advances. ESSOAr is a venue for early communication or feedback before peer review. Data may be preliminary.Learn more about preprints preprintOpen AccessYou are viewing the latest version by default [v1]MICROPLASTICS IN THE FOOD CHAINAuthorsPranav RajT KiDSee all authors Pranav Raj T KiDCorresponding Author• Submitting AuthorHCUiDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1153-4430view email addressThe email was not providedcopy email address
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