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New techniques for the detection of microplastics in sediments and field collected organisms

Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2013 · Vol. 70(1-2) · pp. 227–233

M. Claessens✉(Ghent University)L. Van Cauwenberghe(Ghent University)M. Vandegehuchte(Ghent University)Colin Janssen(Ghent University)

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Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsMicroplasticsExtraction (chemistry)ElutriationEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental scienceSedimentContaminationInvertebrateChemistryChromatography

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AnimalsEnvironmental MonitoringPlasticsSeawaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalGeologic SedimentsAquatic Organisms

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