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Extraction, Enumeration, and Identification Methods for Monitoring Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment
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This review examines extraction, enumeration, and identification methods for monitoring microplastics in aquatic environments, covering density separation, microscopy, spectroscopy, and other analytical techniques. Standardized and validated monitoring methods are essential for generating comparable data on microplastic contamination levels, enabling researchers and policymakers to track pollution trends and evaluate remediation efforts.
Plastic products in different sizes and with different features are in widespread use to make day-to-day life easier. Until now, these materials have not been considered as a threat to terrestrial and aquatic environments; however, the accumulation of these products...
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