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Lightweight MXene-derived TiO2/Pt micromotors for rapid “on-the-fly” sequestration of nanoplastics
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This review examined chemical contaminants in food, including microplastics, plasticizers, and other plastic-associated chemicals, assessing dietary exposure routes and potential health effects. The review synthesizes regulatory standards and monitoring data to inform food safety risk assessments for plastic-derived contaminants.
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