Microplastics in marine environment: a review on sources, classification, and potential remediation by membrane technology
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چکیده
Microplastics are pollutants highly stable to complete biodegradation and require more specific separation processes for their removal. Classification potential remediation technologies, such as membrane technology, discussed in this review.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Environmental science
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2634-3606']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d0ew00802h