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A comprehensive review of microplastics: Sources, pathways, and implications
Original title: A comprehensive review of microplastics: Sources, pathways, and implications
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This Korean-language comprehensive review covers the sources, environmental pathways, and human and ecological implications of microplastics smaller than 5 mm. It addresses physical and biological effects on living organisms including hormonal and metabolic disruption.
미세플라스틱 관련 대부분의 연구에서는 미세플라스틱(MP)을 5mm 미만의 플라스틱 입자로 정의하고 있다. 미세플라스틱은 자연계에 광범위하게 분포함으로써 인간과 환경에 잠재적 위험성이 높아지고 있는 물질이다. 특히 미세플라스틱은 인간을 포함하여 살아있는 생명체에게 물리적 영향을 줄 뿐만 아니라 신진대사와 호르몬 등과 같은 생태적 기능에 심각한 영향을 줄 수...
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