Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
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This cluster of papers focuses on the production, use, fate, and environmental impact of microplastics in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. It covers topics such as sources, distribution, accumulation, ingestion by organisms, potential health effects, and waste management strategies for mitigating microplastic pollution.
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microplastics; plastic pollution; marine litter; nanoplastics; marine plastic pollution; microplastic pollution; microplastic fibers; marine plastic debris; plastic debris; microplastic ingestion; plastic waste management; microplastic abundance; plastic degradation; polystyrene microplastics; beach litter; plastic ingestion; microplastic removal; microplastic detection; microplastic sources; polymer types; plastic biodegradation; microfibers; polystyrene nanoparticles; microplastic toxicity; microplastic transport
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Morton address: 36240470187312763 · morton4x16-v1
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