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Microplastics and microfibers in urban runoff on a suburban catchment of Paris megacity
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This conference paper presents measurements of microplastics and microfibers in urban stormwater runoff from a suburban catchment in the Paris metropolitan area. Researchers characterized particle types, sizes, and concentrations to understand the contribution of urban runoff to microplastic loading in receiving waterways. The paper was presented at MICRO 2020.
MICRO 2020, Fate and Impact of Microplastics : Knowledge and Responsabilities, Lanzarote, ESPAGNE, 23-/11/2020 - 27/11/2020
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