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Characterisation, quantity and sorptive properties of microplastics extracted from cosmetics

Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2015 · Vol. 99(1-2) · pp. 178–185

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

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Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsMicroplasticsCosmeticsPhenanthreneSorptionEnvironmental chemistrySeawaterContaminationEnvironmental scienceChemistryAdsorption

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CosmeticsDDTPhenanthrenesPlasticsSeawaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalPolyethylene

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