The fact that microplastics can accumulate organic pollutants from the environment and transport them has been known for some time. What is new, however, is that metals can also be transported in this manner. In addition, the smaller the particles, the greater the metal accumulation on the plastic.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210809144107.htm
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
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