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Validation of density separation for the rapid recovery of microplastics from sediment
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Researchers validated a density separation method for rapidly recovering microplastics from sediment samples, confirming it as a reliable and efficient approach for routine environmental monitoring.
Validation of the separation of secondary microplastics from sediment using numerous brine solutions in a rapid, reproducible, single stage technique.
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