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Microplastics in wastewater: State of the knowledge on sources, fate and solutions

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MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
Volume 129, Issue 1, Pages 262-265

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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.02.046

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Microbeads; synthetic fibers; Effluents; Sewage system; Plastic pollution

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Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants that could harm ecosystems. Wastewater contains microplastics and may lead to further contamination of the environment. This focus article presents a summary of current knowledge on microplastics in wastewater and possible solutions, suggesting current research needs.

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