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Enhanced desorption of persistent organic pollutants from microplastics under simulated physiological conditions

Environmental Pollution · 2013 · Vol. 185 · pp. 16–23

Adil Bakir(University of Plymouth)Steven J. Rowland(University of Plymouth)Richard C. Thompson✉(University of Plymouth)

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesMicroplasticsEnvironmental chemistryDesorptionSeawaterPollutantChemistryPhenanthrenePerfluorooctanoic acidContaminationPhthalate

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Models, ChemicalPlasticsSeawaterSurface-Active AgentsWater Pollutants, ChemicalAquatic Organisms

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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