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Microplastics May Carry Hazardous Additives Across Seas
Key Takeaways
- Researchers studied additive-derived chemicals in microplastics and larger debris around Japan.
- Fragmentation increases surface area and may affect chemical leaching and sorption.
- Samples came from coastal, offshore, riverine, and seafloor-related environments.
- The work frames plastic pollution as both a litter issue and a chemical management issue.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org