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Ecological and human health risks of atmospheric microplastics (MPs): a review
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This review examined the ecological and human health risks associated with atmospheric microplastics, which are recognized as ubiquitous and persistent emerging pollutants. The study suggests that airborne microplastics represent a growing environmental concern requiring further investigation.
Microplastics (MPs) in the atmosphere are ubiquitous and persistent emerging pollutants which have been an environmental issue of global concern.
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