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Microplastics in wastewater: State of the knowledge on sources, fate and solutions

Marine Pollution Bulletin 2018 381 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 45 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
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Summary

This review synthesizes current knowledge on microplastics in wastewater — their sources, fate through treatment processes, and discharge into the environment — and identifies research priorities and potential solutions. The paper serves as a key reference for understanding how wastewater systems contribute to the global distribution of microplastic pollution.

Study Type Environmental

Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants that could harm ecosystems. Wastewater contains microplastics and may lead to further contamination of the environment. This focus article presents a summary of current knowledge on microplastics in wastewater and possible solutions, suggesting current research needs.

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