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Degradation and remediation of microplastics in soil.
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Researchers reviewed current approaches to degrading and remediating microplastics in soil, examining both biological and physicochemical strategies for reducing persistent plastic particle accumulation in terrestrial environments.
PDF | On Mar 23, 2026, Priyadarshani Rajput published Degradation and remediation of microplastics in soil. | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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