Microplastics as an emerging contaminant of concern to our environment: a brief overview of the sources and implications
ABSTRACTOver the years, it has become evident that microplastics are one of the most important contaminants of concern requiring significant attention. The large abundance of microplastics that are currently in the environment poses potential toxicity risks to all organisms that are exposed to them....
Main Authors: | Michael J. Stapleton, Faisal I. Hai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | Bioengineered |
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Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21655979.2023.2244754 |
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