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Types and Sources of Microplastics; The Ubiquitous Environment Contaminant: A Review

JOURNAL OF POLYMER MATERIALS 2022 19 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Archna Rani

Summary

This review classifies microplastics by type and source, distinguishing between primary microplastics manufactured at micro-scale and secondary microplastics formed through degradation of larger plastic items across diverse ecosystems. Understanding the origins and distribution pathways of microplastics is essential for developing targeted reduction strategies, as different sources require different regulatory and technological interventions.

Accumulation of Microplastics (MPs) in diverse ecosystems is a growing global problem of our time. These are entering into the environment directly (micro-sized plastics manufactured purposefully) and by degradation of plas... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press

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