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Abstract
Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants that could harm ecosystems. Wastewater contains microplastics and may lead to further contamination of the environment. This focus article presents a summary of current knowledge on microplastics in wastewater and possible solutions, suggesting current research needs.Keywords: Effluents; Microbeads; Plastic pollution; Sewage system; Synthetic fibers
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29680547 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.02.046
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mar Pollut Bull ISSN: 0025-326X Impact factor: 5.553