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True-to-Life Microplastics obtained from PP Pasta Bags for Efficient Removal of Pharmaceutical Contaminants in Aqueous Systems
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This bibliometric analysis mapped the scientific literature on thermoplastic starch research, identifying publication trends, key research groups, and thematic clusters in starch-based plastic development. The analysis reveals growing global interest in thermoplastic starch as a bioplastic platform material and highlights regions driving innovation.
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