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Prospective study on macroplastics and microplastics in dredging sediments
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This conference presentation examines microplastics and macroplastics found in river dredging sediments, assessing contamination levels and implications for sediment management. The study is presented at an international audience and contributes to understanding how plastic pollution accumulates in river sediments subject to dredging activities.
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