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Microplastics Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems: Challenges and Perspectives
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A comprehensive review covered the challenges and future directions for addressing microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems, synthesizing knowledge on sources, fate, ecological impacts, and removal strategies. The paper provides a roadmap for research and policy priorities to reduce aquatic microplastic contamination.
Over the last 20 years, microplastics have emerged as a grave environmental concern owing to their ubiquitous presence and demonstrable toxic effects [...]
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