The Fate of Microplastics, Derived from Disposable Masks, in Natural Aquatic Environments

This paper mainly reviews the fate of microplastics, released from used face masks, in the water environment. Through previous experiments, the amount of fiber microplastics released from used face masks into aqueous environments was not negligible, with the maximum microplastics releasing amount re...

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Main Authors: Wei Zhang, Senyou Chai, Changhui Duan, Xueliang Sun, Qiting Zuo, Lin Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Toxics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/61