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Distribution and importance of microplastics in the marine environment: A review of the sources, fate, effects, and potential solutions
Environment International · 2017 · Vol. 102 · pp. 165–176
Helen Shnada Auta✉(University of Malaya)Chijioke Emenike(University of Malaya)S. H. Fauziah(University of Malaya)
Microplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniquesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplasticsBiotaFood chainEnvironmental sciencePlastic pollutionMarine ecosystemMarine pollutionMarine debrisPollutionEnvironmental protection
MeSH terms
Oceans and SeasPlasticsWaste ProductsWater Pollutants, ChemicalFood ChainAquatic Organisms
Funding
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Universiti Malaya
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