Utilizing Chlorella vulgaris algae as an eco-friendly coagulant for efficient removal of polyethylene microplastics from aquatic environments
Polyethylene (PE) microplastics (MPs) are small particles of plastic made from polyethylene, which is a commonly used type of plastic. These microplastics can be found in water sources, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. They are typically less than 5 mm in size. Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) is...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023095464 |