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First study of its kind on the microplastic contamination of soft drinks, cold tea and energy drinks - Future research and environmental considerations

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Microplastic Contamination in Freshwater Environments: A Review, Focusing on Interactions with Sediments and Benthic Organisms

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Analysis and Characterization of Microplastic from Personal Care Products and Surface Water in Bangi, Selangor

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Microplastics in Soil Ecosystem: Insight on Its Fate and Impacts on Soil Quality

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