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Microplastics May Turn Water Into a Source of Reactive Chemicals
Key Takeaways
- Scientists at Columbia and UC Berkeley report that water can make microplastic surfaces chemically active.
- The study describes formation of reactive oxygen species, including hydroxyl radicals, under normal conditions.
- The finding identifies a potential mechanism for biological damage but does not by itself establish human health outcomes.
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DT Editorial Team··via wired.com
