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Organic Pollutants Associated with Plastic Debris in Marine Environment: A Systematic Review of Analytical Methods, Occurrence, and Characteristics

Zhao H, Federigi I, Verani M, Carducci A

International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023

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Abstract

Plastic pollution has become one of the most serious environmental problems, and microplastics (MPs, particles 75% of the total score), with 32 papers scoring 16 or higher. On the basis of the collected information, a standardizable protocol for the detection of MPs and MP-sorbed chemicals has been suggested for improving the reliability of MPs monitoring studies.

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