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Data for: Novel Methodology to Form Micro- and Nano-Plastics from Agricultural Plastic Materials and their Dimensional, Thermal, and Chemical Characterization
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This dataset accompanies a study developing a novel methodology for forming micro- and nanoplastic particles in a controlled laboratory setting. Standardized methods for creating particles of defined sizes and compositions are essential for conducting reproducible toxicological experiments.
Datasets on the size distribution and chemical and thermal properties of microplastics and nanoplastics prepared from agricultural films
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