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Separation and Identification of Conventional Microplastics from Farmland Soils
Published on: March 21, 2025
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Sources of Microplastic Generation in the Environment.
José Machado Moita Neto1, Elaine Aparecida da Silva2
1Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba-UFDPar, Ministro Reis Velloso Campus, Parnaíba 64202-020, Brazil.
Summary
Microplastic research is rapidly expanding. This study analyzes trends in scientific publications concerning microplastics in the environment to understand research focus and impact.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Ecotoxicology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Growing global concern over microplastic pollution in various environmental compartments.
- Increasing scientific attention and research output on the sources, fate, and effects of microplastics.
- Need for a comprehensive overview of the microplastic research landscape.
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